The Marble Museum in Pyrgos of Tinos, the first of its kind in Greece, belongs to the Network of Thematic Technological Museums of Piraeus (PIOP Cultural Group). It is housed in modern facilities, harmonized with the characteristic Tinian landscape. The Museum presents the marble technology, material which has a special place in the...
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On the main road that leads to Panagia (Virgin Mary) is the Archaeological Museum of Tinos. It houses findings from the island, the most important of which were found at the two archeological sites of the island, the temple of Poseidon and Amphitrite, at Kionia and the Sanctuary of Dimitra (7th c. BC) in Exomvourgo. Among the findings stand...
The house where Gianoulis Halepa grew up and started his creations has been turned into a museum. It's like visiting him at his home with his presence still strong. The personal belongings, photographs, clothes, utensils and the workshop in which he was giving life to the marble. The museum is located at the entrance of Pyrgos, next to Panormos...
At the port of Tinos the large imposing building of Cultural Foundation of Tinos, draws the gaze. In "Polymerio" the neoclassical building that houses the multipurpose venue, a creation of the Panhellenic Holy Foundation of Evangelistria Tinos. Here take place exhibitions, cultural events, conferences, seminars etc. Also there is a permanent...
The village Falatados hosts at its entrance a distinct museum. The Sketch House, a house with caricatures of Kostas and Vassilis Mitropoulos, political cartoonists with dozens of cartoons in newspapers and magazines in Greece and abroad. Their themes from Greece, Tinos but also worldwide. It is the only museum of its kind in Greece, with its...
The area of Evangelistria except the church also houses the following six remarkable museums and exhibitions.
Exhibition Ecclesiastical Relics and Icons
An exhibition that you can see on request, in a room at the courtyard on the ground floor, including religious relics and icons from the churches of Tinos from the 14th - 19th century....
The main aim of the museum is to exhibit the workings of Kostas Tsokli and through this, to introduce contemporary art to the general public. The museum, housed in a modern setting in the village of Kampos, is concentrated around the artist's archive. In a special room they display daily television broadcasts devoted to his work and his...