Brief description of the museum
In the archeological museum of Paroikia one can see findings from excavations that unfold a history of 6,000 years. From the prehistoric settlement of isle Saliago (Neolithic findings) comes the original marble figurine of the “plump woman” symbolizing fertility, as well as excellent clay vessels.
The protocycladian civilization is largely represented by a great
number of exhibits, mainly burial donations. The Mycenaean settlement on
the hill of Koukounaria (Naoussa) has bestowed several interesting
vessels but the most significant group of mobile antiquities comes from
the Paroikia cemetery. The number of roman, glass and clay vessels is
also considerable, while in the museum’s patio Greek mosaics are
exhibited, found under Ekatontapyliani.
Location / Access
It is located in Paroikia, next to the high school.
Contact
Tel. 22840 – 21231
Links
Ministry of Culture http://www.culture.gr
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Byzantine Museum of Paros
Brief description of the museum
It is the second most important museum of Paroikia. It is housed inside the outstanding monument of the island and of the whole Aegean, the temple of Panagia Katapoliani. In the museum there are icons and ecclesiastical heirlooms of supreme quality, as well as wood carvings and other exhibits of the periods of Byzantine and Turkish rule. Of special interest are the large 1-meter pyx shaped like a two-storey, rectangular edifice and the wood-carven, baroque epitaph. The big, bizonal icon of Panagia Katapoliani is also very significant.
Location / Access
It is located in Paroikia, opposite the port.
Days / Hours of Operation
9:00 - 13:00 & 17:00 - 21:00. Tickets cost 1.5 euro.
Links
Ministry of Culture http://www.culture.gr
Temple of Panagia Ekatontapyliani http://www.ekatontapyliani.gr/museum.html