Rethymno Cretan Lyra museum

Location: Town
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The Museum of Cretan Lyra in Rethymno is dedicated to the beautiful, rich musical tradition of Crete. For three generations, the Stagakis family has been creating hand-made Cretan lyras from high-quality wood. The lyra is the signature instrument of the island, dating back to Byzantine times.

The museum displays a great collection of instruments created by the Stagakis family, the most renowned lyra makers on the island. You will have the chance to broaden your knowledge of the lyra and other traditional string instruments, such as the bouzouki, mandola, and tzuras. Workshops where you can see how the Stagakis family members craft the lyras take place often.

Official website: stagakis-manolis.gr