At Arseniou 1 in Corfu, this museum is dedicated to Dionysios Solomos, Greece’s national poet and the author of the Hymn to Freedom, whose first two verses became the national anthem. Inside the rebuilt house where he lived and worked, you can see manuscripts, personal objects, portraits, old books and his desk. The collection is compact, with exhibits on one floor and a lecture hall on another. Labels are in Greek and English.
Solomos’s house in Corfu
The museum occupies the house where Dionysios Solomos lived and worked in Corfu. Though born on Zakynthos, he spent much of his life on the island and died there in 1857. The house was destroyed by bombing during the Second World War and later rebuilt as a museum devoted to his life and writing.
Solomos wrote the Hymn to Freedom, whose first two verses became Greece’s national anthem. The collection gives context to his place in Greek literature through objects connected to his life and work.
Manuscripts, furniture and portraits
The exhibits include original handwritten material, furniture, photographs, portraits, personal objects and old books. Solomos’s desk is a central item, associated with the work he wrote in the house. The displays are arranged across one floor; another floor contains a lecture hall.
Labels are provided in Greek and English. If you want more background on a particular manuscript or object, museum staff can share information about Solomos and his work.
FAQ
What can you see at the Museum of Dionysios Solomos?
The collection includes manuscripts, furniture, photographs, portraits, old books and personal objects. It also displays Solomos’s desk.
Where is the Museum of Dionysios Solomos?
It is at Arseniou 1 in Corfu.
Are the museum labels in English?
Yes. The exhibits have labels in both Greek and English.
Is the museum open every day?
No. It is closed on Wednesday and at weekends. Check its website for current visitor information.
