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Metropolis Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Category: Sightseeing + Tours
Mitropoleos Square, Athens, 105 56

The decision to move the capital of the young Greek state to Athens in 1834 made it imperative to build a large new cathedral here. Construction started in 1839 and was completed...

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Museum of Cycladic Art
Category: Monument + Museum
4 Neophytou Douka Street, (off Vassilissis Sophias Avenue), Athens, 106 74

Considering that Greece enjoys (or rather puts up with) over eight million tourists a year, and given that most of them pass through Athens at some point, it is curious to note how poorly developed their museum shops are...   more

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Museum of Greek Folk Art
Category: Monument + Museum
17 Kydathineon Street, Plaka, 105 58

This endearing small museum showcases dazzling embroideries and costumes from all over the country. Seek out the small room with zany frescoes of gods and heroes done by the eccentric artist Theofilos Hadjimichael, who p...   more

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Museum of Popular Instruments
Category: Monument + Museum
1 Diogenous Street, Plaka, Athens, 105 56

The objects of the Museum and Research Centre, as stated in the foundation charter, are as follows: 1) The collection, maintenance and display of popular musical instruments and generally of any material contributing to ...   more

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Museum of the City of Athens
Category: Monument + Museum + Sightseeing + Tours
7 Paparigopoulou Street, Klafthmonos Square, Athens, 105 61

Lambros Eutaxias was also keenly interested in cultural issues and was a renowned art collector recognized by the art lovers throughout Europe. He was also a great lover of Athens and therefore collected everything relat...   more

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One of Plaka's largest mansions housed Athens University during the 19th century. Today, it is used as the university museum, where a collection of 19th-century mementoes is...

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Museum of Traditional Pottery
Category: Monument + Museum
4-6 Melidoni Street, Kerameikos, Athens, 105 53

The museum of traditional Pottery is housed in a beautiful neo - classical building, built in 1875 and recently renovated, at the area of Keramikos and only 3' walking distance from Thission Metro Station. The Museum hos...   more

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Museum Ship Averof
Category: Monument + Museum + Sightseeing + Tours
Marina Flisvos Trokadero, Athens, 175 10

It takes only a few minutes to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and go to the sea. Palio Faliro is the seaside suburb nearest to the city centre and the right place...

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National Archaeological Museum
Category: Monument + Museum
44 Patission Street (aka 28 October), Athens, 106 82

The museum is housed in an imposing neoclassical building of the end of the nineteenth century, which was designed by L. Lange and remodelled by Ernst Ziller. The vast exhibition space - numerous galleries on each floor ...   more

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National Art Gallery
Category: Arts
1 Michalakopoulou str.& Vas. Constantinou str, Athens, 11527

Not on the typical tourist path, but nowadays easily accessible via the beautiful modern subway (Evangalismos station), the National Gallery is a wonderful treat. The permanent collection is outstanding,...

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