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Folklife & Ethnological Museum of Macedonia & Thrace (Villa Giacomo Modiano)
Museum4.4 · 1 0244 · 46≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~2 €
Possibly closed right now (closed_temporarily)
The Folklife and Ethnological Museum of Macedonia and Thrace in Thessaloniki is housed in the splendid Villa Giacomo Modiano, built in 1906 by architect Eli Modiano in Art Nouveau style with a sea-facing double loggia. The museum preserves over 15,000 artifacts reflecting northern Greek heritage, including embroidered folk costumes, intricate silver filigree, musical instruments, and historic watermills.
Highlights
- Elegant 1906 Art Nouveau Villa Modiano with a seaside double loggia
- Rich collection of regional folk costumes, embroidery, and filigree
- Exhibits on pre-industrial watermills, traditional weaving, and crafts
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