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Chios

Sights in Chios

  1. A

    archaeological museum

    The archaeological museum contains sculptures, pottery and coins dating from the Neolithic period.

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  2. B

    Filippos Argentis Museum

    The idiosyncratic Filippos Argentis Museum, in the same building as the impressive Korais Library, contains embroideries, traditional costumes and portraits of the wealthy Argenti family. Born in Marseilles in 1891, Argentis devoted his life to researching the history of Chios and wrote many significant works.

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  3. C

    Byzantine Museum

    Closed at the time of writing, the Byzantine Museum is housed in a former mosque, the Medjitie Djami. It's collection of sculptures date from the 14th- to 15th-century Genoese occupation.

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  4. D

    Giustiniani Palace Museum

    Within the Kastro's main gate is the tiny Giustiniani Palace Museum. Its restored Byzantine wall paintings include important 13th-century frescoes of the prophets.

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  5. E

    open-air cinema

    In summer Hollywood hits are projected at the Public Gardens in an enclosed open-air cinema. Shows start at 21:00.

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  6. F

    Korais Library

    The impressive Korais Library is in the same building as Filippos Argentis Museum.

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  7. Public Gardens

    The Public Gardens make a nice spot for relaxing.

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