Whitewashed Monastery of Osia Theoktisti

Ikaria · Museums

Ikaria's museums

Where the island keeps its treasures, from ancient sculpture to the objects of everyday village life.

Essential

Start with these two

Agios Kirykos harbour and town below the mountains

Agios Kirykos

Archaeological Museum of Agios Kirykos

Housed in a former school building in the capital, it gathers finds from across the island, from prehistoric tools to Classical and Roman sculpture.

Must see: Finds from ancient Oenoe, Therma and the sanctuary at Nas

Evdilos harbour, a short drive from Kampos

Kampos (Evdilos)

Archaeological Collection of Kampos

A small collection beside the site of ancient Oenoe, the island's ancient capital, next to the Byzantine church of Agia Irini.

Must see: Finds from ancient Oenoe and the church of Agia Irini next door

More to explore

Across the island

Monastery of Theoktisti

Pigi (Evdilos)

The monastery's small collection of icons and religious objects sits alongside one of the best-preserved church interiors on the island.

Must see: The 17th-century frescoes of the katholikon

Koskinas Castle

Kosikia (Evdilos)

An open-air Byzantine monument. Climb to its walls and the chapel of Agios Georgios Dorganas on the summit.

Must see: The view over both coasts on a clear day

Opening hours change seasonally. Check with each museum before visiting.

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