Lignos Folklore Museum & Distillery

Step into authentic 19th-century Santorinian life at this remarkable museum housed in a traditional 1861 cave home in Kontochori village, where you'll discover how families lived, worked, and produced wine and spirits in volcanic-carved dwellings. You'll explore period bedrooms, kitchens, and cellars alongside fascinating workshops including a carpenter, shoemaker, and barrel-maker, all equipped with original tools and machinery from bygone eras. The museum's highlight is the traditional home distillery and winery where visitors learn about ancient alcohol production methods in atmospheric underground chambers carved from lava rock. Whether you're examining rare Santorini photographs and manuscripts in the extensive library, admiring Greek art inspired by the island, or visiting the charming St. Constantine chapel, this cultural treasure delivers an intimate journey through Santorini's pre-tourism heritage preserved in authentic volcanic architecture.