The Folklore museum "Skoufa" is located in Arta, right next to the famous Bridge of Arta.

The Folklore museum "Skoufa" is hosted in a building that is considered an attraction itself, due to its unique history. The building, constructed in 1864 in an Austrian architect's drawings, served in the beginning as an outpost of the bridge. When after 1881 the border between Greece and the Ottoman Empire was right in the middle of the bridge of Arta, this building served as a border outpost.

Since 1983 the building houses the Folklore museum "Skoufa", aiming to give prominence to the local tradition. In the museum, visitors will find reconstructions of local peoples' daily life, enriched with tools, utensils and other items. Moreover, in the museum you can see traditional costumes, carnival costumes and a room dedicated to the famous Bridge of Arta.

The museum is organized and operated by the particularly active Musical Association "Skoufas» (www.skoufas.gr), which since 1896, when it was first founded by prominent citizens of Arta, has a leading role in the cultural life of the city. Under the auspices of the club also operate the Historical Museum and the Library of Arta, with over 25,000 book volumes.

Folklore museum "Skoufa": Address, Palia Gefira Artas, Arta.

More information about the Folklore Museum "Skoufa" you can find on the number 26810 22192.