The Folklore Museum of Komotini, owned by the Educational Association of Komotini, is operating since 1962. <br /> <br />Since 1989 it is housed in the mansion of Peidis, which is a characteristic example of local traditional architecture and restored exemplary. Through its exhibits appear the live and beauty of Thracian art of cities and countryside. <br />The rich collection of objects spread out over two floors, the basement and the shed yard. <br /> <br />Traditional costumes, embroidery, carvings, copper, wood, clay and silver, agricultural tools, implements traditional professions of art, household items collected very carefully, give embossed image of traditional Greek Thrace. <br /> <br />Many of these, however, come from Eastern and Northern Thrace and of the memorable parts of Asia Minor. <br /> <br />A special place is dedicated to the personal relics of Archbishop of Athens Chrysanthos from Trabzon (born in Komotini), a large icon of the 18th century depicting Christ, Panagia, St. Anne and the Prophets and silver reliquary of excellent art. <br /> <br />Visiting Hours: Daily (except holidays), 10:00 a.m. - 1 pm
