MUSEUMS
NEAR TOLO
NATIONAL
GALLERY
NAFPLIO
The National Gallery Nafplio Annex, a branch of Greece’s National Gallery in Athens, features a beautiful and diverse collection of Greek art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Exhibiting works by prominent Greek artists, the gallery offers a deep dive into the country's artistic evolution and cultural expression through painting and sculpture.
10 mins from Tolo
ARCHAEOLOGICAL
MUSEUM
NAFPLIO
Housed in a stunning Venetian building on Syntagma Square, the Archaeological Museum in Nafplio showcases artifacts from the prehistoric to the Roman periods. Highlights include Mycenaean pottery, ancient sculptures, and an impressive exhibit of a bronze armor found in Dendra Mycenaean cemetery, offering a captivating glimpse into the region's rich history and cultural heritage.
10 mins from Tolo
FOLKLORE
MUSEUM
NAFPLIO
The “Vasileios Papantoniou” Folklore Museum in Nafplio presents a vivid portrayal of traditional Greek life through an extensive collection of costumes, textiles, tools, and everyday objects. Established in 1974, the museum's exhibits provide insight into the region's customs and social history, preserving the cultural legacy of the Peloponnese.
10 mins from Tolo
WAR
MUSEUM
NAFPLIO
Housed in the historic building that served as Greece's first military academy, the War Museum in Nafplio explores the nation's military history. With exhibits spanning from the Greek War of Independence to modern times, it features weapons, uniforms, and documents, highlighting pivotal moments and figures in Greece's struggle for freedom.
10 mins from Tolo
KOMBOLOI
MUSEUM
NAFPLIO
The Komboloi Museum in Nafplio is dedicated to the history and art of worry beads, known as komboloi. Featuring a unique collection of komboloi made from various materials and origins, this museum close to Tolo delves into the cultural significance of the komboloi for each culture and the craftsmanship while the in-house workshop is where the technique are reproduced and offers a rounded experience for visitors to see how the komboloi are made.
10 mins from Tolo
OUZO
MUSEUM
NAFPLIO
The Ouzo Museum is situated close to Tolo, on the way to Karathona beach in Nafplio and celebrates Greece’s beloved anise-flavored spirit, ouzo. Visitors can explore the history and production of ouzo through the exhibits, vintage distilling equipment, and tastings of Ouzo and other locally produced liqueurs. The museum provides an enjoyable and educational experience, highlighting the cultural importance of this long lineage of traditional Greek spirit-making.
15 mins from Tolo
NATURAL
HISTORY
MUSEUM
LIGOURIO
Located near Tolo, the Natural History Museum in Ligourio offers an engaging exploration of the region’s geology, paleontology, and biodiversity. The museum features an impressive collection of fossils, minerals, and specimens, as well as stone age tools, providing visitors with a in-depth experience of the natural history and ecological history of the area.
20 mins from Tolo
BYZANTINE
MUSEUM
ARGOS
Housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, formerly used as the barracs of Kapodistrias, the Byzantine Museum of Argolida showcases a rich collection of Byzantine artifacts, including religious icons, frescoes, and manuscripts. The museum offers a fascinating journey through the Byzantine period, highlighting the artistic and cultural achievements and providing detailed insight into everyday life of Byzantine era Greece.
20 mins from Tolo
