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Venetian Museum in Naxos |
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  The tower of Della Rocca-Barozzi is at the northern entrance of the Castle of Naxos, the so-called "Trani Pyli" (Great Gate), on the right as we enter. Built in the early of 13th century by the Venetians, rulers of Naxos and Cyclades islands and repaired in 1694 by the Crusader Sforza Castri, as it is written on an inscription in the Main Room of the Tower.
The walls of the Tower (6 m in width and 1.65 m on the top) are stone made. The most used materials are boulders of marble and granite, derived mainly from the ruins of ancient Greek and Byzantine buildings.
The tower consists of the main floor (living room, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, library, chapel) and underground has four levels.
The inhabitants of this tower are straight descendants of noble families of Della Rocca - Barozzi. |
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History of Della Rocca or Della Roche family
by James Joseph De Grimaldi, historian of Naxos and Athens.
The family is of French origin, emanating from the Counts of Burgundy (Comtes de Bourgogne). They were dominating the Duchy of Athens (1203 - 1307) with first Duke Otto (Othone). Later, the name took an Italian form and became Della Rocca because of the influence of the Venetians in Naxos and the presence of the Republic of Venice, with first representative Marco Sanudo, who founded the Duchy of Archipelago of Cyclades.
 Barozzi family is a noble Venetian family, which has played an important role in various periods of the history of the Republic of Venice. This is one of the twelve families who founded the Republic of Venice and for many centuries they dominated there.
They came to Greece during the Fourth Crusade and conquered the island of Santorini and the surrounding islands. Later, they were the rulers of Heraklion.
They came in Naxos, after the conquest of Crete by the Turks, in the 16th century.
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 The tower is well preserved and belongs to Karavia family, which strive to maintain unchanged the glory and the brilliance of the building.
Today has turned into a wonderful folklore museum which includes furniture and objects that constituted the household of the house.Barozzi family is a noble Venetian family, which has played an important role in various periods of the history of the Republic of Venice. This is one of the twelve families who founded the Republic of Venice and for many centuries they dominated there.
They came to Greece during the Fourth Crusade and conquered the island of Santorini and the surrounding islands. Later, they were the rulers of Heraklion.
They came in Naxos, after the conquest of Crete by the Turks, in the 16th century.
The Venetian Museum is a representative mansion of Naxos with western influences.
The combination of the historical periods is done in a unique way.
The tour guide by Mr. Nicholas Karavia carries the visitor to another era.
The special tour by Mr. Karavia is about the history of his ancestors and his paternal home, so it is something more than a simple tour guide, is totally unique and captivating.
The museum hosts important cultural events, from concerts to local violinists, art exhibitions, folklore shows, in a separate room located in the cellar of the Tower and in the yard beside. |
Open: 10.00 - 23.00
Tel.: (+30) 22850.22.387 |
Source: Venetian Museum
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