ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF KAMPOS
 Situated
on a hill which was the ancient citadel of Oinoe, the first capital of Ikaria,
the Kampos Archeological Museum contains over 250 finds from Ikaria. Museum
items include Neolithic tools, pottery vessels, clay statuettes, columns,
coins, and carved headstones.
The museum is located within a courtyard that
also contains the island's oldest church dating from the 12th century. The Church of St. Irene built on the site of a 4th century basilica and the columns standing on the ground are from that original church which in turn was built on the site of an ancient temple
to Dionysus. Usually open three times per week from 10:00 am to 3:00pm. Ask in the village for Vassilis,
the museum caretaker. Admission is free. Photography is prohibited.
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