Myrtia Trip Overview
The Museum exhibits the life and the work of one of the most important modern writers in Greece and abroad, Nikos Kazantzakis. The Museum holds manuscripts and notes by the author, samples of his correspondence with major thinkers, politicians and authors of his time, first editions of his works in Greek and other languages, rare photographic material, souvenirs from his travels; personal effects, models, costumes and other material from theatre productions of his works in Greece and abroad; portraits and sculptures of the author, dozens of foreign-language editions of his works from all over the world, all a legacy that brings alive the memory of Nikos Kazantzakis and promotes his work and personality. Since the full renovation of the Museum in 2009 it has implemented new multimedia tools to its exhibition and to the educational projects designed for museum learning purposes.
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Duration: 30 to 120 minutes
Starts: Myrtia, Greece
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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The Museum exhibits the life and the work of one of the most important modern writers in Greece and abroad, Nikos Kazantzakis. The Museum holds manuscripts and notes by the author, samples of his correspondence with major thinkers, politicians and authors of his time, first editions of his works in Greek and other languages, rare photographic material, souvenirs from his travels; personal effects, models, costumes and other material from theatre productions of his works in Greece and abroad; portraits and sculptures of the author, dozens of foreign-language editions of his works from all over the world, all a legacy that brings alive the memory of Nikos Kazantzakis and promotes his work and personality. Since the full renovation of the Museum in 2009 it has implemented new multimedia tools to its exhibition and to the educational projects designed for museum learning purposes.
Visit: Kazantzakis Museum, Central Square of the Village of Myrtia,15 Km. inland and South of Heraklion, Myrtia, Crete 70100 Greece
Admire manuscripts, personal belongings, first publications and rare books of Nikos Kazantzakis, as well artefacts, sculptures, and painting depicting him, or based on his books. Know more about the author’s life, and get familiar with his ecumenical Work. Learn about the exhibitions with an informative audio guide available in English, German, and Greek language.
You can visit also the Café-Bistro and the Gift Shop of the Museum. Show your tour ticket to receive a 10% discount on your treats!