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Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno, Rethymnon

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Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno reviews

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  • By JBG1
    An uncomplicated record of Cretan history including the occupation by Turkey and German occupation during WW2 and how communities resisted through their resistance fighters and allied forces.Also... 
    An uncomplicated record of Cretan history including the occupation by Turkey and German occupation during WW2 and how communities resisted through their resistance fighters and allied forces.Also...  more »
  • By Francesca B
    The museum was open in July 2022 and it's lovely. It's fairly small especially compared with Heraklio Archaeological Museum, etc, but gives you an insight into the cultural and social history of... 
    The museum was open in July 2022 and it's lovely. It's fairly small especially compared with Heraklio Archaeological Museum, etc, but gives you an insight into the cultural and social history of...  more »
  • By BigPeteW
    A very good museum with lots to see and read. The 4 Euros entrance fee is a bit more expensive than some of the other museums but you can see the quality so worth it. 
    A very good museum with lots to see and read. The 4 Euros entrance fee is a bit more expensive than some of the other museums but you can see the quality so worth it.  more »
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