I enjoyed this but as with other locations they demand passports to get the audio guide, which have to be left at the kiosk which I would be uneasy doing to be honest. Fortunately I encountered a...
I enjoyed this but as with other locations they demand passports to get the audio guide, which have to be left at the kiosk which I would be uneasy doing to be honest. Fortunately I encountered a sensible lady on the desk, and as I had no passport with me she accepted a €20 note as security. This was unique in my experience. I had recently read a book called ‘The Blood Star’ by Nicholas Guild in which the main characters end up at Naxos after many adventures. This was a key reason for me wanting to visit the site. To be frank, it is not very well laid out, the guide map is rudimentary to say the least and the remains are not well marked. Sometimes there is a number to indicate where one is on the map and that corresponds to the audio guide number, but I have found at this and other sites that these can be difficult to locate or missing. In the UK you would usually have a label indicating what one is looking at, that does not seem to hold in Italy. This meant we were often scratching our heads at what we were looking at. Would definitely go again but likely would not bother with the audio guide. I think if you are visiting you need to read up prior to departure to get the most from this site.
Archaeological Museum of Naxos & Naxos Archaeological Site + Audio Guide
G
Giovanna,
Italy
28 Jul 2021
Excellent
Bello vedere i ritrovamenti i vasi pieni di storia. E poi guardare la storia di Giardini Naxos al museo.
Archaeological Museum of Naxos & Naxos Archaeological Site + Audio Guide
G
Gemma,
Italy
26 Sep 2020
Excellent
Mi è piaciuta moltissimo..panorama Superbo..
Archaeological Museum of Naxos & Naxos Archaeological Site + Audio Guide
About: Archaeological Museum and Site of Naxos
Discover where the ancient Greeks first set foot in Sicily as you walk through ruins dating back close to 3,000 years. See the walls of Naxos in the archaeological area, and discover ornaments and relics from before Naxos' ruin in the 5th century BC inside the Archaeological Museum of Naxos.
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Carved into the Sicilian hills, the theater is still in use today. The likes of Bob Dylan, Elton John and Sting have all graced its stage, which boasts stellar views of the ocean and surrounding countryside. Not your average music venue!
The Greek Theater of Syracuse has a storied past. Hosting everything from theater performances and religious worship to large events and public trials, this hillside relic was a key landmark in Sicily during Greek and Roman-era history.
It was even the venue for gladiatorial battles, with up to 15,000 people able to view the blood sports of the Roman Empire. You'll literally stand where lions and humans faced-off all those centuries ago.
This archaeological site is prime for exploring, its whispering remains are full of incredible stories that will excite history lovers and casual visitors alike.
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Inside, you'll encounter a range of exhibits that preserve and showcase the unique biosphere, geology, and cultural heritage of the island, as well as the villa's own architecture, which is cleverly designed to blend into the surrounding landscape.
