Place to visit
Anthropological Museum of Petralona, Greece: what it is and when to go
Anthropological Museum of Petralona is a museum in Greece (Ανθρωπολογικό Μουσείο Σπήλαιο Πετραλώνων) (Polygyros). Interests: Museums and art and Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Greece · Museums and art, Nature
- Local name
- Ανθρωπολογικό Μουσείο Σπήλαιο Πετραλώνων
- Where
- Greece
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SKG Thessaloniki, 23 km as the crow flies
- Website
- petralonacave.gr
- Coordinates
- 40.37267, 23.16786
What it is and where
Anthropological Museum of Petralona is a museum in Greece (Ανθρωπολογικό Μουσείο Σπήλαιο Πετραλώνων) (Polygyros). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Polygyros, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.37267, 23.16786; the nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG, Thessaloniki), 23 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art and Nature places in Greece. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Anthropological Museum of Petralona is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:14
- JunBest time14:52
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:43
- DecPossible9:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Museums and art | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Anthropological Museum of Petralona has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Greece
To enter Greece there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Greece checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 166 ambulance · 100 police · 199 fire brigade · 1571 forest fires.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- KatsikaHill in Polygyros municipality, Greece1.2 km
- E6 alternative routeHiking9.4 km
- Zografou towerMedieval tower in Chalkidiki, Greece12 km
- Tower of VasilikaMedieval tower in Thessaloniki, Greece13 km
- Saint Anastasia Farmakolytria MonasteryBuilding in Polygyros Municipality, Greece13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Greece guide.
More in Greece: Museums and art
- Delos: island in Greece with famous Apollo sanctuary
- National Archaeological Museum, Athens: museum in Athens, Greece
- Ancient Corinth
- Acropolis Museum: museum in Athens, Greece
- Benaki Museum: museum in Kolonaki, Athens, Greece
- Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki: museum in Greece
Every Greece place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Anthropological Museum of Petralona?
It is a museum in Greece (Ανθρωπολογικό Μουσείο Σπήλαιο Πετραλώνων in the local language). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Anthropological Museum of Petralona?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.
How do you get to Anthropological Museum of Petralona?
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG), 23 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Greece is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Greece map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Katsika, E6 alternative route, Zografou tower. The rest is in the Greece guide.
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