Paleontological Museum of Rethymno: A Journey Through Crete's Prehistoric Past
Explore Crete's prehistoric past at the Paleontological Museum of Rethymno, featuring fossils of dwarf elephants, hippos, and unique deer species.
Housed in the beautifully restored Veli Pasha Mosque, the Paleontological Museum of Rethymno showcases Crete's geological and paleontological history spanning 300 million years. Discover fossils of dwarf elephants, hippos, and unique deer species that once roamed the island.
A brief summary to Paleontological Museum of Rethymno
- Κων. Σαθά 21, Rethimno, 741 32, GR
- +302831023083
Local tips
- Photography without a flashlight is allowed inside the museum.
- Combine your visit with a stroll through the surrounding garden, filled with local trees and aromatic bushes.
- Check out the museum's logo, which features the unique club-shaped antlers of the Candiacervus ropalophorous, a dwarf deer species endemic to Crete.
Getting There
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Walking
The Paleontological Museum is located at Κων. Σαθά 21 in Rethymno [location data]. From the Fortezza, walk southeast along Εθνικής Αντιστάσεως, then turn left onto Κων. Σαθά. The museum will be on your left. This is a short walk of approximately 5-10 minutes. No costs are involved.
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Public Transport
The local bus network (KTEL) in Rethymno serves the city and nearby areas. Check local bus schedules for the most convenient route to Κων. Σαθά. From the bus station, walk along Κων. Σαθά. The museum will be on your right. Bus tickets within Rethymno typically cost around €1-€2.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Rethymno. A taxi ride from the Rethymno bus station or the Fortezza to the Paleontological Museum will be a short trip, costing approximately €5-€7.
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