Deposito Di Guerra - War Material Museum

About

** Starting from 01/10/2024 and for the winter period of 2025, visiting the museum is only by appointment, during afternoon hours** Private museum "Deposito di Guerra - Ioannis Paraponiaris" was founded in 1996 by Ioannis Paraponiaris. It is a private collection of items from the period of the Italian occupation of Dodecanese islands (1912 -1943) and militaria from the Battle of Leros (September - November 1943). It is maintained and preserved by Paraponiaris' family and by the kind contribution of its visitors. The weaponry of the collection is legal in all respects, with the decision number 103/17-10-1996 of the Tripartite Court of Appeal of the Dodecanese, and after an inspection by the Greek Army. It has been operating as an Urban Non-Profit Company (AMKE) since 11/08/2022.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes