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Fira is Santorini’s capitol, perched Cliffside overlooking the ocean on the volcanic island.
Restaurants, bars and cafes in the area offer some of Santorini’s best ocean and caldera views. Fira is home to the Santorini Archaeological Museum, which displays artifacts dating back to before the Roman Empire. The Museum of Prehistoric Thira also offers exhibits of several ancient artifacts found in the area. The Megaro Gyzi Museum is located in a 17th century mansion, the Lignos Emmanuel Folklore Museum in a cave. Many of the museums in this tourist destination are open in the summer months only. As the port for Santorini’s cruise ships, Fira can be quite busy when cruise ships are in town.
Fira, Santorini, Greece
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