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Viannos Holocaust Museum

Museums / Historical Museums

ABOUT

The museum is located at the entrance of the Municipal District of Amiras, Viannos, just below the Viannos Pan-Municipal Monument. Together with the monument, the sites of Resistance and martyrdom, and the memorials in every village, they form the Ark of Memory for the 461 victims of Nazi atrocities in the provinces of Viannos and Ierapetra.

Its mission is to preserve historical memory, highlight the Resistance and sacrifice of the people of Viannos during the Occupation period of 1941–1944, and promote the struggle for Justice and Reparation as a bridge of genuine and lasting friendship and cooperation between peoples.

Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Admission is free!

Weekend visits are available only by arrangement with members of the Museum's Administrative Committee (contact numbers: 6973307926 and 6977788869).

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