Athens - Museums And Landmarks

THE ACROPOLIS

One of the most important ancient sites in the world, the
Acropolis stands proudly on a hill overlooking the city of Athens. Discover the
Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike.
Location: Acropolis Hill, Athens 105 58

ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

A state of the art museum purposely built to house the
artifacts discovered on and around the Acropolis Hill. Don’t miss the Parthenon
gallery – a glass atrium that houses the Parthenon’s 160m-long frieze.
Location: 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athens 117 42
www.theacropolismuseum.gr

ANCIENT AGORA

The Agora was the beating heart of ancient Athens and the
center of political, social, administrative, and commercial activity. Visit the
Temple of Hephaestus, the Ancient Agora Museum and the Byzantine Church of the
Holy Apostles.
Location: 24 Adrianou, Athens 105 55

ODEON OF HERODUS ATTICUS

This stunning open-air theater dates back to 161 AD. It
imposingly sits beneath the southwest slope of the Acropolis and serves as a
venue for musical and theatrical performances.
Location: Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 55

TEMPLE OF OLYMPIAN ZEUS

Located on a busy street in central Athens, believed to be
one of the largest temples in Greece, this lesser known ancient temple
dedicated to Zeus is truly an impressive site.
Location: Athens 105 57

THE PANATHENAIC STADIUM

Also known as Kallimarmaro, meaning beautiful marble, this
ancient stadium is the only stadium in the world built completely of marble.
Restored in 1896 to host the first modern Olympic Games, today it is still in
use as a multi-purpose stadium.
Location: Vasileos Konstantinou, Athens 116 35
www.panathenaicstadium.gr

BENAKI MUSEUM OF GREEK CULTURE

A major hub of contemporary art that hosts renowned
international and Greek artists. In addition to its massive exhibition space,
the museum is home to an airy cafe and an excellent gift shop.
Location: 138 Pireos, Athens 118 54
www.benaki.gr

MUSEUM OF CYCLADIC ART

The museum’s permanent collection is housed in the main
building and includes significant Cycladic, ancient Greek and Cypriot artifacts
while temporary exhibitions are held in the adjacent Stathatos Mansion.
Location: 4 Neofitou Douka, Athens 106 74
www.cycladic.gr

THE BYZANTINE & CHRISTIAN MUSEUM

An outstanding museum whose exhibits include 3500 icons,
4000 religious and secular artifacts, and a large collection of documents from
the early Christian years to the Post-Byzantine era.
Location: 22 Vasilissis Sofias, Athens 106 75
www.byzantinemuseum.gr

KERAMEIKOS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE

Kerameikos is the archaeological site of a 6th century
Athenian cemetery with a small yet exceptional museum containing stelae,
sculptures, and terracotta figurines.
Location: 148 Ermou, Athens 105 53

NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

One of Athens’ most important museums whose mission is to
exhibit the historical, cultural and artistic value of ancient Greek art.
Location: 44 28is Oktovriou, Athens 106 82
www.namuseum.gr

MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART

A collection of Islamic art that ranks among the best in the
world and includes ceramics, inscribed funerary stelae, weaponry, textiles and
a marble-faced interior of a reception room from a 17th-century Cairo mansion.
Location: 22 Ag. Asomaton & 12 Dipilou, Athens,
105 53
www.benaki.gr

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Housed in a former Athenian brewery, this contemporary art
museum houses a collection of works by famous Greek and international artists.
Location: Kallirrois & Amvrosiou Frantzi, Athens 117 43
www.emst.gr

STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION CULTURAL CENTER

One of the most sustainable buildings of its size, the SNFCC
hosts exhibitions, special events and educational programs and offers stunning
views of the sea and the city.
Location: 364 Syggrou, Kallithea 176 74
www.snfcc.org

ILIAS LALAOUNIS JEWLERY MUSEUM

A museum founded in 1993 to house a collection of over 4000
pieces of jewelry and micro sculptures designed by its founder, Ilias
Lalaounis, between 1940 and 2000.
Location: 12 Kallisperi & Karyatidon, Athens 117 42
www.lalaounis-jewelrymuseum.gr

NUMISMATIC MUSEUM

One of Greece’s most important museums, this museum exhibits
one of the greatest collections of ancient and modern coins in the world.
Location: 12 Eleftheriou Venizelou, Athens 106 71
www.nummus.gr

HELLENIC CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Featuring a variety of exhibitions for children aged 0-12.
Worth visiting are the toy and materials store, where children play with
innovative games, build creative constructions and get acquainted with the
concept of recycling.
Location: Rigillis &17-19 Vasileos Georgiou B’, Athens 106 75
www.hcm.gr