The traditional Cretan village of Arolithos and the museum of agricultural history and folk art are top tourist destinations in the region of Crete and in the area of Malevizi in Heraklion. In the museum of Arolithos you can see elements of both of these activities.
It is one of the most interesting museums that you can visit near Heraklion. Objects of the daily life and economic activity of the Cretans have been collected and presented in a very beautiful exhibition. Visiting the museum is a unique experience because it gives the opportunity to understand in depth the evolution of culture on the island of Crete.
Approaching the rural life and folk art elements of the past can easily be combined with archeological sites or other folklore museums and villages in the surrounding area.
The museum was founded in 1999 by the family of the owners of the village of Arolithos and aims, like the whole complex, at preserving the traditions of Crete. So, the younger ones will have a point of reference knowing their roots.. At the same time, this important attraction, contributes to the promotion of Cretan culture abroad.
An important part of the folklore parts of the village Arolithos are the two houses where one represents a rural house of the 19th century while the other a house of a wealthy family of the same period.
