The Agios Nikolaos Folklore Museum was established in 1978 in partnership with the Cultural Society of Eastern Crete. It is located on the ground level of the Port Authority building. Although this museum is modest, it has a wealth of intriguing artifacts that represent life on Crete throughout its recent history. There are several kitchenware and pieces of furniture from Read more…

On the island of Crete, Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the prefecture of Lassithi. It’s a popular tourist destination with a variety of cafés and souvenir stores to add to the fun and shopping. There are other museums, as well as countless exhibitions and fairs. The Agios Nikolaos Lake, however, is the most attractive aspect of Agios Nikolaos. It’s Read more…

The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos, the seat of the prefecture of Lassithi in Crete, was founded in 1970 to house the results from numerous excavations in Lassithi that had previously been housed in Heraklion’s Archaeological Museum. The museum is located in the heart of Agios Nikolaos, near the port and the sea lake, and its displays span 3,000 years Read more…