The Archaeological Museum of Eretria is located in the city of Eretria, in the wider region of Euboea (Evia).
The Archaeological Museum of Eretria was inaugurated in 1991, housing findings from the entire area of Eretria dating from the Bronze Age to the Roman era. Among the museum exhibits you can admire :
• A sculpture complex depicting Theseus and an Amazon
• A clay centaur
• A bronze horse blinder
• Sculptures from the Temple of Apollo
• Architectural pieces of buildings and temples
• Burial inscriptions and tombstones
Visiting the Archaeological Museum of Eretria will be an interesting break from the holiday swimming-spirit, giving you the chance to learn about the rich history of Eretria. If you combine it with a visit to the archaeological site of Eretria it would be even better!
More information about the Archaeological Museum of Eretria can be found in the number 22290 62206.
The Folklore Museum of Chalkida is in Chalkida, in the wider region of Euboea(Evia).
The Folklore Museum of Chalkida was founded in 1981 and is housed in the Negroponte castle, a building which itself has a long history. Its three halls are home to thousands of objects shedding light to the traditions of the region.
In the first room you will find an abundance of traditional local costumes of Evia and Skyros.
The second room presents Chalkida in the early 20th century, through the representation of a middle-class house with furnishings and workshops with the corresponding equipment.
The third room is dedicated to agricultural and livestock occupations. Paraphernalia and tools of the farmer, the shepherd, the beekeeper are all exhibited here along with the equipment of a regular village house.
When you find yourself in Chalkida, it is advisable to spend some time in the Folklore Museum of Chalkida to get a taste of how life in the region used to be in the early 20th century.
Folklore Museum of Chalkida: Address, Skalkota street 4 Chalkida.
More information about the Folklore Museum of Chalkida can be found in the number 22210 21817.
The Archaeological Museum of Chalkida is located in the city of Chalkida, in Euboea(Evia).
The Archaeological Museum of Chalkida was founded in the early 20th century and since then is housed in a beautiful neoclassical building. Ιn the halls and the beautiful, specially designed, garden of the museum, archaeological findings from across Evia are housed, dating from prehistoric times to the late Roman era.
Among the museum exhibits you can admire :
• Ceramic vases and figurines
• Statues and sculptures
• Gold and silver jewelry and coins
• Weapons and armors
• Tombstones and burial vases
• Signs and resolutions
• Architectural pieces of buildings and temples
Visiting Chalkida, it is worth spending some of your free time in the Archaeological Museum, as you will have the chance to learn many interesting facts about the history of the entire Evia.
Archaeological Museum of Chalkida Address, El Street. Venizelou 13 Chalkida.
More information about the Archaeological Museum of Chalkida can be found in the number 22210 25131.
During your holidays in Evia will have the opportunity to enjoy many remarkable theatrical performances.
In Evia, theatrical performances can be seen in:
• Papadimitriou Theatre in Chalkida
• Open-air Theater "Orestis Makris" in Chalkida
• Open-air Theater Seta
More information about theater performances in Evia, can be found in the local municipalities.
During your holidays in Evia you will have the opportunity to attend interesting art exhibitions and other artistic events.
Exhibitions of painting, sculpture, photography and other arts are hosted in many places in Evia, such as:
• Municipal Gallery of Chalkida
• Kokino Spiti (Red House) in Chalkida
• Mpourtzi in Karystos
More information about visual arts exhibitions and art events in Evia can be found in the local municipalities.
If you decide to make holidays in Evia, you will have many opportunities to attend concerts and other musical events,especially during summer.
Concerts and music events are held in many places in Evia, such as:
• Papadimitriou Theatre in Chalkida
• Open-air Theater "Orestis Makris" in Chalkida
• Music Scene "Odos Oniron" in Chalkida
• Municipal Conservatory of Chalkida
• In many open spaces throughout Evia
More information about concerts and music events in Evia can be found in the local municipalities.
The Castle of Agios Georgios is in Kymi, in the wider region of Euboea(Evia).
The Castle is also known as Kymi Castle and it is probably a Byzantine building, with an unknown date of foundation. It is perched on a steep cliff and it served as a watchtower.
Today all that is preserved from the castle is part of the walls, ruins of the towers and a cistern. The castle took its name from a chapel dedicated to Saint George, which was abandoned along with the rest of the castle and later rebuilt by monks.
If you like hiking and mountaineering, it is worth visiting the Castle of Agios Georgios in Kymi and enjoying the breathtaking views of the area.
The famous Drakospita-Dragon Houses are in Euboea(Evia).
The Dragon Houses are impressive megalithic buildings that are found in various parts of Evia, mostly mountainous. They are made of slate, placed one upon another without binders, forming a striking property in size. The Dragon Houses are located in rocky points with panoramic views of the area.
Little is known about the construction time and the use of Drakospita. Indeed, people call them Drakospita-Dragon Houses, thinking that in these buildings mythical giants-dragons lived, while dozens of folk legends are connected with Dragons and the Dragon Houses. Drakospita could have possibly been used as ancient temples, prisons, shelters or warehouses.
The largest and best preserved Drakospito is the one at the peak of Mount Ochi, with dimensions 12.4 by 7.6 meters. This Dragon House-Drakospito also features windows, while the excavations conducted in the area revealed objects dating back to the Classic and the Roman times.
Apart from the top of Ochi, Drakospita exist in Styra and Dirfi.
You cannot leave Evia without exploring a Drakospito! It is a rare spectacle that will surely impress you, adding an extra spice in your holidays--let alone the amazing route in nature that you will definitely enjoy!
Kokino spiti (Red House) is in Chalkida, in the region of Euboea (Evia).
It is a trademark of Chalkida and one of the most photographed places in the city. Kokino spiti was built in 1884, where an ottoman tekke once was, and it still is a beautiful and impressive building. Its bright red color made it stand out and be a point of reference for residents and visitors of Chalkida.
In 1916 it hosted the king of Serbia for a long time, while during the German Occupation it was the center of the German administration. Today the building is granted to the Municipality of Chalkida and houses the "House of Sciences and Knowledge" of Chalkida.
Kokino Kastro or otherwise Castello Rosso is situated in Karystos.
The Red Castle or Kokinokastro owes its name to the stones with which it was built that give it a reddish tint. The castle is built on a hill about four kilometers from Karystos, in a location allowing it to supervise the whole region.
The first fort was built at the point in the 11th century by the Byzantines, while it gained its final form thanks to the Lombards in the 13th century.
Today, visitors can admire the impressive walls or take a close look at the ruins of the castle buildings and the church of Prophet Elias, while enjoying the breathtaking views of the area.
When you find yourself in Karystos, a visit to Kokkino Kastro (Castello Rosso) is a must!