Alexandros Hotels Sifnos features leading accommodations and also easy opportunities to reach the fascinating history of the Cyclades. In this article we shall carry on and study the background connected to the island of Sifnos and present tips and advice for guests for making the most from their travel getaway to Sifnos Island.
Sifnos Folklore Museum
In the main platia, or square of Apollonia you can visit the Folklore Museum on Sifnos, which was set up in the mid-seventies. Within the museum are many items that will display evidence to the high level of Sifnian folk art and cultural heritage.
Within, heading upstairs, you will notice a selection of fascinating items shown. These include guns and also swords from Sifnian military, treasure from battles, seafaring devices, handmade implements from different vocations, for example a goldsmith's bellows, a one-cylinder steam engine, a wood lathe, as well as others. In addition there are busts of popular Sifnians in particular N. Chrysoyelos, Apostolis Makrakis, and others.
Through the 2nd room off to the right and also in the middle hallway, construction stones are shown, brought from the acropolis of Agios Andreas, a ceramic cauldron cover, a Sifnian foot-powered potters wheel, a barrel, a kopanos or skourlos (implement for breaking down pottery clay) and various other ceramics instruments. You'll be able to likewise observe various ceramic pots, plates, clay stamnes (pitchers), a basket used for collecting olives, a wood loom tool, a number of pottery meal platters (one with a decorated picture of King George II dated from 1936), ceramic oil jars, pitchers and cooking containers.
Likewise, on display, happens to be a chiseled solid wood trunk, a hand crafted wooden hobbyhorse, items coming from a Sifnian loom, the base of a scale with hollows for pans, wooden coffee grinding machine, loom instruments as well as other operational items.
Inside the front viewing hall are the vestments of Metropolitan Polycarp Synodinos of Messinia, the actual wardrobe donned by a Sifnian elder statesman made from loom-woven fabric, a replica of a Sifnian woman attire, several hand crafted goods and articles of attire for instance Sifnian bobbin lace, lace-trimmed pillowcase, bridal cushion cover from 1904, stitched blankets in addition to rugs, shawls, a marriage ensemble, embroidered comb case, etc.
Lastly there's a wooden display case where you will view copies of assorted Sifnian newsprint, and even more importantly a collection of publications by Sifnian authors that are published up to the present time. Sifnian folklorist Antonios Troullos made a considerable contribution to making sure that the museum could be as comprehensive as it can be.
Hotels Sifnos
Alexandros Hotels Sifnos can give an amazing Cycladic getaway experience. Our hotel is positioned on Platis Gialos, probably the most remarkable shorelines in Greece. All of our employees are devoted to supplying a fantastic and luxurious retreat for our guests that will not quickly be forgotten about.
Hotel Alexandros Sifnos Beach Hotels Contact Information:
Address: Platis Gialos, Sifnos Island, Cyclades, Greece
Telephone: 0030 2284071300-2 and 0030 2284071333
Fax: 0030 2284071303
Email: info@hotelalexandros.gr
Sifnos Folklore Museum
In the main platia, or square of Apollonia you can visit the Folklore Museum on Sifnos, which was set up in the mid-seventies. Within the museum are many items that will display evidence to the high level of Sifnian folk art and cultural heritage.
Within, heading upstairs, you will notice a selection of fascinating items shown. These include guns and also swords from Sifnian military, treasure from battles, seafaring devices, handmade implements from different vocations, for example a goldsmith's bellows, a one-cylinder steam engine, a wood lathe, as well as others. In addition there are busts of popular Sifnians in particular N. Chrysoyelos, Apostolis Makrakis, and others.
Through the 2nd room off to the right and also in the middle hallway, construction stones are shown, brought from the acropolis of Agios Andreas, a ceramic cauldron cover, a Sifnian foot-powered potters wheel, a barrel, a kopanos or skourlos (implement for breaking down pottery clay) and various other ceramics instruments. You'll be able to likewise observe various ceramic pots, plates, clay stamnes (pitchers), a basket used for collecting olives, a wood loom tool, a number of pottery meal platters (one with a decorated picture of King George II dated from 1936), ceramic oil jars, pitchers and cooking containers.
Likewise, on display, happens to be a chiseled solid wood trunk, a hand crafted wooden hobbyhorse, items coming from a Sifnian loom, the base of a scale with hollows for pans, wooden coffee grinding machine, loom instruments as well as other operational items.
Inside the front viewing hall are the vestments of Metropolitan Polycarp Synodinos of Messinia, the actual wardrobe donned by a Sifnian elder statesman made from loom-woven fabric, a replica of a Sifnian woman attire, several hand crafted goods and articles of attire for instance Sifnian bobbin lace, lace-trimmed pillowcase, bridal cushion cover from 1904, stitched blankets in addition to rugs, shawls, a marriage ensemble, embroidered comb case, etc.
Lastly there's a wooden display case where you will view copies of assorted Sifnian newsprint, and even more importantly a collection of publications by Sifnian authors that are published up to the present time. Sifnian folklorist Antonios Troullos made a considerable contribution to making sure that the museum could be as comprehensive as it can be.
Hotels Sifnos
Alexandros Hotels Sifnos can give an amazing Cycladic getaway experience. Our hotel is positioned on Platis Gialos, probably the most remarkable shorelines in Greece. All of our employees are devoted to supplying a fantastic and luxurious retreat for our guests that will not quickly be forgotten about.
Hotel Alexandros Sifnos Beach Hotels Contact Information:
Address: Platis Gialos, Sifnos Island, Cyclades, Greece
Telephone: 0030 2284071300-2 and 0030 2284071333
Fax: 0030 2284071303
Email: info@hotelalexandros.gr
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