Archaeological Museum of Astros
The Archaeological Museum of Astros is housed in a 19th-century building that originally served as the Karitsiotis School. I
Its courtyard is historically significant, as the Second National Assembly of Astros took place there in 1823. Today, the museum presents archaeological finds from various sites in Kynouria, with a particular emphasis on the Roman villa of Herodes Atticus at “Eva” near Doliána.
The collections of the museum include architectural members from the villa of Herodes Atticus, ceramic finds mainly from Hellenistic burial grounds, small objects and coins from different parts of Kynouria, as well as inscriptions from various archaeological sites in the region.
The museum building, of traditional local architecture, was granted by the Municipality of Astros to the Archaeological Service and was converted into a museum after restoration works in 1985 under the supervision of the Ephor of Antiquities Th. Spyropoulos. It also features a large courtyard that has been developed into an archaeological park and open-air exhibition space.
Overall, the Archaeological Museum of Astros combines historical architecture, local political history, and archaeological heritage, offering a focused view of the cultural development of Kynouria from antiquity to the Roman period.
