Dionysios Solomos Museum

The Museum of Solomos and Eminent Zakynthians, however, was built after the earthquakes of 1953, in the historic square of Agios Markos, on a plot of land donated by the Holy Metropolitan Church of Zakynthos, and was rebuilt with financial assistance from the State, various institutions and many individuals.

The Museum building houses the only Mausoleum in Greece and numerous relics, donated by various institutions and individuals, and has been operating since August 24, 1966. It is a philological-social association, which was established in 1959, and is governed by a six-member council. In 1987, the Association of “Friends of the Museum” was founded, based in Athens, which supports the Museum with publications and events.