The Paros Byzantine Museum sits within the Church of Ekatontapiliani in Parikia and displays religious art and objects from the island’s Byzantine and post-Byzantine periods. Look for icons, carved wooden church screens, silver pieces and ecclesiastical vestments. The museum is a compact stop, and the €2 admission also includes access to the church’s baptistery and upper balconies. Pick up the explanatory brochure to help make sense of the collection, then take time to see the church itself.
The collection inside Ekatontapiliani
The museum is housed within the Church of Ekatontapiliani in Parikia. Its collection focuses on religious art and objects associated with the church and the island’s Byzantine heritage.
Among the exhibits are icons, carved wooden church screens, silver objects and ecclesiastical vestments. Together, they give a close look at the art and objects used in religious life on Paros. The collection also includes items from the post-Byzantine period.
Continue through the church
The museum ticket includes access to the church’s baptistery and upper balconies, so leave time to explore these parts of the Ekatontapiliani complex after seeing the exhibits. An explanatory brochure is available from staff and can help you follow the collection as you go.
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Where is the Paros Byzantine Museum?
It is within the Church of Ekatontapiliani at Mantws Mayrogenoys 14 in Parikia.
How much does admission cost?
The stated admission fee is €2 per person. The ticket includes access to the church’s baptistery and upper balconies.
What can you see in the museum?
The collection includes icons, carved wooden church screens, silver objects and ecclesiastical vestments.
