Byzantijns Museum

After many years of work in Kythera the Greek Department of Byzantine Antiquities exhibited a valuable collection of Byzantine and meta-Byzantine works of art in the small meta-Byzantine chapel of Analipsis in Kato Livadi. The Metropolitan Church of Kythera donated several of those pieces. There are also some Byzantine frescoes as well as icons and various church service items. Since the Byzantine legacy is much too large for this small museum most of the pieces are kept in the warehouses of the Metropolitan Church of Kythera.

Byzantine Frescoes

Many of Kythera's churches are adorned with frescoes dating back to the Byzantine era. For instance, the Church of Agios Andreas in Livadi preserves multiple layers of frescoes from the 10th to the 16th centuries, showcasing the evolution of ecclesiastical art during this period. Similarly, the Church of Agios Petros in Arei, near Milopotamos, features Byzantine and post-Byzantine frescoes, including a unique depiction of Saint Peter in the sanctuary apse.

Post-Byzantine Icons

The island's artistic production continued into the post-Byzantine period, with numerous icons created for local churches. The Museum of Byzantine Icons in Kato Livadi houses a collection of these works, offering insights into the religious art that flourished on the island from the early Christian era to later periods.