You
can take brilliant day trips while on holiday in Zante at really
affordable prices. There are a number of organized boat trips, to
spectacular locations such as the the Keri caves, the Blue Caves,
Shipwreck Beach and Marathonisi Island. You will be amazed by the
natural beauty here in Zante and the crystal clear waters of the
Ionian Sea.
Coach tours, jeep safaris, and a number of other excursions
operate daily around Zakynthos island so you can make the most of
all the island has to offer. Alternatively, you can also hire a car
or bike in Zante and explore Zakynthos at your own pace!
ZANTE TOWN - MUSEUM OF SOLOMOS AND EMINENT ZAKYNTHIANS
The Museum of Solomos and Eminent Zakynthians was founded in 1959 by
admirers of the fine arts in Zakynthos. Located in St. Marko Square,
next to the Catholic Church, the Museum, also known as the Museum of
Solomos and Kalvos, houses the relics of two famous poets from
Zakynthos, Dionysios Solomos and Andreas Kalvos.
The Museum of Solomos and Eminent Zakynthians has been in operation since
1966 and since 1968, the bones of the national poets, Dionysios Solomos
and Andreas Kalvos, have been laid to rest in its Mausoleum.
A large number of manuscripts of the national poet Dionysios Solomos are
on display here, along with some of his personal belongings. A
collection of portraits of eminent Zakynthians, and an interesting
collection of icons are also on display.
The Solomos and Kalvos Museum portrays a variety of local handcrafts,
artworks and paintings of the XVIII and XIX century, carved pottery,
sculptures and ancient musical instruments. You also get to see clothes
and weapons of noble families of the last century. Many portraits
dedicated to the important people of the island of Zakynthos are
represented, along with a collection of coats of arms.
The Museum also has a well-stocked library containing a large collection
of documents, and also period furniture, an archaeological and folk art
collection as well as a collection of interesting photographs.
We are filming a variety of Zante web videos this summer in Zakynthos
which will bring you a wide selection of our favorite accommodations,
sight-seeing, trips in Zante and our selected options of the best
activities and things to do while on holiday in Zante. If you have any
suggestions please email us.
