⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Natural History

The ecological and environmental significance of Crete is the main subject for many organizations of the island. Every year, many clubs and associations organize actions related to environmental protection and public awareness. Protection of sea turtles, cleaning wetlands, bird watching, releasing birds of prey, exhibitions and seminars are some of the most common activities on the island, which intend to sensitize and inform people.

The Natural History Museum of University of Crete usually implements major actions and studies on the natural history and biodiversity of the island, while offering guests a unique experience through its rich exhibition.

The aquarium "Thalassocosmos" of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research is an excellent means of acquaintance with marine life. 1.7 million liters of sea water host about 200 species of the Mediterranean, from the large shark to the small seahorses. Through constant training activities, children and adults learn about the magical underwater world. It is the largest aquarium in Greece and one of the most important in the Mediterranean.

Important efforts are also made for informing visitors about local communities. Omalos plateau hosts the Information Centre for the White Mountains National Reserve and in the Gorge of Samaria there are two exhibitions highlighting the human interaction with the local nature.

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Natural History Museum of Zakros

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The Zakros’ Natural History Museum is located at the Polykentro building, lying along the main road that crosses Epanos Zakros village. The Museum is dedicated to the natural environment of the Park. The flora, fauna, and geology of the area is presented through small dioramas (reconstructions of ecosystems), staffed animals, posters and displays of rocks and fossils.

Museum of Cretan Wild Plants at Kolimbari

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The Museum of Cretan Wild Plants - Herbarium Jacques Zaffran constitutes one of the most important projects of the Institute of Theology and Ecology at the Orthodox Academy of Crete.

Crete Museum of Medicine

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The Museum of Medicine is housed in the Department of Medicine, University of Crete in Heraklion. Its collection consists of historical medical books, old medical and surgical instruments and equipment, pharmaceutical items with historical significance and photographs.

Folklore and Geological Museum of Zaros

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The Folklore and Geological Museum of Zaros is located next to the church of St. George in Zaros and is housed in a traditional Cretan house. The Museum operates since November 2014.

Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

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The Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology studies, highlights and presents to the Greek and foreign visitors the technology of ancient Greeks, an extremely important but relatively unknown aspect of the ancient Greek culture. In a Venetian building, the Palazzo d’ Ittar in the center of Heraklion guests have the unique opportunity to explore the exhibition "Hi-Tech Inventions of Ancient Greeks".

Sci·sense science venue

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Sci·sense was founded in 2022 and is located in the center of Chania, near Eleftherias Square (Dikastiria). More than 100 interactive physics experiments are divided into seven "routes" – seven different visits, spatially divided based on four of our senses. The experiments are designed to engage both children and adults. The name comes from the words science and sense, where "sense" embodies both our capacity to feel and our quest to understand the wonders of science. Each route is a personal experience, a journey of discovery of the world around us, ourselves, and our interaction with it. Sci·sense is a blend of guided tours and personal experience in an innovative and entertaining way, where you can experiment with your friends or children, and time flies as you embrace the joy of learning and the wonder of discovery.

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