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The UNESCO site topped by the Acropolis and otherancient structures

The main structure on the Acropolis built in honor ofAthena

A well preserved amphitheatre, 174AD on the slopes ofthe Acropolis

Athens' old town, charming cobbled streets, cafes andneo-classical building

This museum holds archaeological findings, statues andarchitecture from the Acropolis

A 2nd century triumphal arch in honor of EmperorHadrian

The remains of the largest temple in Greece, southeastof the Acropolis

Built in 330BC for the Panathenaic Games and adaptedover time

Panathenaic Stadium17:30

Temple of OlympianZeus

16:30

Hadrian's Arch15:55

The Acropolis Museum13:50

Plaka12:15

Theater of Dionysos11:10

Parthenon10:00

The Acropolis09:00

Day 1



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Transportation: Metro: Acropolis Note: Ticketbooth, small post office, and snack bar are located

slightly below the Acropolis entrance

Opening Hours: Daily 8am-5pm. Web:

http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2384

Admission: 12 general admission, concession6. Ticket, valid for 1 week, includes admission to

the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Theater of Dionysos,

Karameikos Cemetery, Roman Forum, Tower of

the Winds, and Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Individual tickets may be bought at the other sites.

Last weekend Sept free. First Sunday of months

1st Nov-31st March free. Under 18s free.

Phone Number: 210 321-4172

Address: Athens 105 58

09:00 The AcropolisVisit Duration: 1 hour

Athens' top must-see attraction and a UNESCO site is the Acropolis, High City or Sacred Rock, a hill overlooking the city and

home to the most recognizable symbol of the city, the Parthenon. The Acropolis has been inhabited since the Neolithic period

and has been used as both a religious cult site and a residential area. Most Greek cities were built around a central hill or

mound as it made a good-look out point and place to retreat in the event of an attack. From the Acropolis you can look out to

sea and down onto the city, the remains of the ancient Agora and the Plaka which hugs the foot of the hill.

TThe Parthenon was the central and largest of the Acropolis temples and was dedicated to Athena, it had rich decoration,

statues, friezes and art work by the greatest artists of the time. In ancient times the Acropolis was the venue for the annual

Athenian Festival of Panathenaia. When Athens was invaded by the Persians in 480BC the Acropolis and its monuments were

destroyed. Under Pericles the Acropolis structures were rebuilt starting in 448BC. The 5 century structures we see today wereth

made from Pentelic marble.

The Acropolis and its ancient structures (particularly the Parthenon) represent the pinnacle of Greek civilization, philosophy and

art. Among the complex of archaeological discoveries on the Acropolis four main structures stand out: the Parthenon; the

Propylaea; the Erechtheum and the Temple of Athena Nike.

Visitors enter the site through the Beule Gate and then pass through the Propylaia. Propylaea (monumental gateways) stand at

the entrance to the site.

The Temple of Apteros Nike stood on the ramparts protecting the entrance to the inner sanctuary. The Temple of Athena Nike

or Athena of Victory is an Ionic temple dating back to 424BC and is the oldest temple on the Acropolis. It is best known for the

frieze on the Nike Parapet. The temple has a four columned colonnaded portico at the back and front with closed walls on the

sides.

The Erechtheion is the tomb of Erechtheus, one of the early kings of Athens. The Erechtheion has beautiful carvings and

Caryatids holding up the porch ceiling (the originals are on display in the Acropolis Museum). Caryatids are sculptured figures of

women used instead of columns. Note where Poseidon struck the ceiling and floor and made a spring flow out in his contest

with Athena to decide who the city would be named after. Next to the tomb stands an olive tree which Athena planted in

response.

The massive Parthenon (see separate post) has a total of 50 columns and is one of the most graceful and impressive in the

Greek world. Originally the Parthenon had a roof which was destroyed in the 17 century. Visitors can walk around theth

structure but just like in ancient Greece the general public cannot enter the structure. The Parthenon and other structures would

have been brightly painted but over the course of t ime have lost their color and now appear in their natural marble state.



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Note: Metro: Acropolis, access via Dionysiou

Areopagitou St.

Web:http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2384

Opening Hours: Daily 8am-5pm

Admission: 12 general admission, 6concession. Ticket includes Acropolis and 10 other

sites. Free last weekend Sept; free every first

Sunday of month 1st Nov-31st March, under 18s

free.

Phone Number: 210 3214172

Address: Acropolis, Athens

10:00 ParthenonVisit Duration: 1 hour

0.1 KM, 2 minutes walking from The Acropolis

The Parthenon is the main ancient structure on the Acropolis, a hill in the center of Athens. It is a UNESCO

World Heritage Site, the symbol of Athens and the most famous of the surviving structures from the world of

ancient Greece. The building was originally built in honor of the goddess Athena, the city's patron. TheTemple of Athena the Virgin ( is the Greek word for virgin) was built following the Persian Wars inParthenon

thanks of the city's victory. It was built on the site of an earlier temple which the Persians had destroyed. As

rulers and occupiers changed the temple was used for different purposes including as a church, a mosque

and a fortress.

In the construction of the Parthenon the architect Entasis used optical illusions to create a light and elevated

impression. The base of the columns, the , curves upward slightly and the columns swell slightly asstylobate

they rise thus creating a more symmetrical impression as you look up at the edifice. The base of the

Parthenon is 30.9 meters by 69.5 meters; the (inner chamber) was 29.8 meters by 19.2 meters; therecella

were two colonnades of Doric columns supporting the roof. Originally the Parthenon would have been painted

with light blue ceilings and the statues in bright colors. Today we can only see the white marble.

The 5 century sculptor Phidias took charge of the decoration and the center piece was a 12.19 meter highth

sculpture of Athena. By 438BC the building was complete but the decoration continued a further 5 years.

Unfortunately structural changes were made in different eras to accommodate the building's changing

functions. For example the internal columns were removed to turn the temple into a church and when

converted into a mosque a minaret was added. The structure suffered at the hands of vandals, natural

disasters and tourists who stole pieces of the temple to take home. In 1687 the roof of the Parthenon was

destroyed when the Venetians attacked the city and the defending Ottomans turned it into a gun powderstorage. A shell exploded causing irreparable damage. Lord Elgin played a major role in the "rape" of the

Parthenon when he carried off a hefty portion of the sculptures and architectural pieces. This collection,

known as Elgin Marbles is now on display in the British Museum of London. Other sculptures ended up in

Paris and Copenhagen. Many of the Parthenon sculptures can be seen in the Acropolis Museum in Athens.

Following the establishment of a Greek State in 1832 the more recent architectural additions were removed

and much of the Acropolis and Parthenon restored. From April to October you can attend the Acropolis

Sound and Light Show in English.



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Note: Odeion open during performances andsometimes on performance day only.

Transportation: Metro: Acropolis

Opening Hours: Theater of Dionysos: 1stApril-30th Sept - 8am-8pm;1st Oct-31st Oct

8am-6pm; 1st Nov-31st March - 8am-5pm. Web:


Admission: For both sites - 2 generaladmission, 1 concession, under 18s free. Combo

ticket including these sites, Acropolis and 10

others 12/6


Address: Dionysiou Areopagitou St., Athens,

southern slope of Acropolis

11:10 Theater of DionysosVisit Duration: 1 hour

0.6 KM, 9 minutes walking from Parthenon

On the southern slope of the Acropolis the pedestrian street of Dionysiou Areopagitou is the site of two

ancient performance venues the Dionysos Theatre and the Odeion Theatre of Herodes Atticas.

The is named after the man who financed its construction around 160-174AD.Odeion of Herodes Atticus

The Piraeus limestone structure was covered with marble and had a cedar wood roof. The 81 meter wide

semi-circle of audience seats (cavea) appears to have been cut out of the surrounding natural rock and could

at one time seat 5,500. The audience looks onto the orchestra (the floor in front of the stage where the chorus

would stand) and onto the stage. Behind the stage is a three storey high skene, a 28 meter high building with

arched niches where statues once stood. The highest point of the surviving structure reaches the 2 floor.nd

The only way of seeing the Odeion up close is by attending a performance or from the Acropolis.

The 4 century BC was constructed on the site of an earlier theatre where the originalth Theatre of Dionysos

performances of famous classical Greek dramas were performed. Thus it is considered the birthplace of

European theatre. Plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides had their premiers here. Festivals honoring

the god Dionysus would have been held here. The theatre is not as well preserved as the Odeion but has

greater cultural significance. At one time the theatre could seat 17,000 spectators in an auditorium of 64 rows

of stone seats, of which 20 rows have survived. Unfortunately it has been covered over with earth through the

years. The theatre would have had a wooden roof which was probably destroyed by fire. Alterations to the

theatre were made through the different eras including the addition of 67 thrones around the perimeter of the

orchestra for dignitaries in the Hellenistic period. During the Roman period a new stage was built and the

orchestra was paved.



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Opening Hours: 24/7Admission: Free

Address: Neighborhood northeastern side of

Acropolis between Syntagma Square and

Monastiraki Square

12:15 PlakaVisit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins

0.3 KM, 5 minutes walking from Theater of Dionysos

The Plaka will be one of the most enchanting places you visit in Athens even though it is geared towards

tourists it has retained a charm and picturesque quality. Plaka is a neighborhood at the foot of the Acropolis

constructed on the same site as ancient residential areas. Today it is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined withbeautiful neo-classical buildings. The Plaka is divided into the Upper Plaka (Ano Plaka) and the Lower Plaka

(Kato Plaka) by the main street (Adrianou Street) which runs through the neighborhood. Many of the houses

have red tile roofs and balconies dripping with flower boxes. It is a village within a city. Tourists come here for

shopping and to enjoy the many good restaurants. There are outdoor cafes, many pedestrian streets, street

musicians and public squares.

The Plaka was built on part of the ruins of the Ancient Agora and it became the Turkish Quarter under the

Ottomans as the Turkish Governor resided here. Residents abandoned the Plaka during the Greek War of

Independence (1821-1832) and returned once the new Greek State had been proclaimed under King Otto. In

the late 19 century a large Arvanite (Albanian) community resided here and it was referred to as theth

Arvanite Quarter. Following a fire in 1884 excavations have led to the discovery of several ancient Roman

structures. In the 1960s it was the birthplace of Greek new wave music and during the 70s it was known for

its rowdy bars and nightclubs which have since been restricted.

Within the Plaka you can visit the Benaki Museum of Islamic Art, the Kanellopoulos Museum, Jewish

Museum, the Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments and the Museum of Greek Folk Art. You'll find the

Roman Agora and the Tower of the Winds at the west end of the Plaka. Shopping in the Plaka includes both

store shopping and market shopping. There is a second-hand flea market as well as the Sunday morning

market where you can pick up antiques.



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Transportation: Metro: AcropolisWeb: http://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en

Opening Hours: 1st April-31st Oct - Mon8:00am-4:00pm, Tues-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm, Fri

8:00am-10:00pm. 1st Nov-31st March Mon-Thurs

9:00am-5:00pm, Fri 9:00am-10:00pm, Sat, Sun

9:00am-8:00pm

Admission: 5 general admission, 3 concessionto non-EU students, EU seniors, under 18s, free

admission to EU under 18s, EU students all under

5yrs, disabled,


Address: Entrance from Dionisiou Areopagitou

15, Makriyianni, Athens 117 42

13:50 The Acropolis MuseumVisit Duration: 2 hours

0.5 KM, 5 minutes walking from Plaka

The Acropolis is a large hill in central Athens, the site is home to several priceless, UNESCO listed structures from ancient

civilizations including the iconic Pantheon. Until the 17 century visitors could see the beautiful temples, gates and tombs onth

the Acropolis relatively intact. However Since then the structures have been blown up, ravaged by natural disasters, damaged

by pollution and dismantled for reuse as building materials. Two of the most significant losses were the 1687 bombing by the

Venetian forces which blew off the roof of the Parthenon and the removal of artifacts by Lord Elgin.

During the 19 century the British archaeologist Lord Elgin removed more than half of the sculptures and archaeologicalth

discoveries from the Parthenon to decorate his mansion. The mass of treasures are referred to as and are now inElgin Marbles

the British Museum in London. The return of these national treasures is an ongoing point of contention. Greece would like to

see the pieces returned and displayed in the Acropolis Museum.

And so in order to protect and preserve the many archaeological finds and treasures from the Acropolis the Acropolis Museum

was established. Today the museum covers 25,000m and exhibits approximately 4,000 pieces.

The museum is ultra modern, bright and state-of-the art. There are five main sections. takes a look atThe Gallery of the Slopes

structures on the slopes, sanctuaries, settlements and artifacts found during excavation there. Visitors can look down through a

glass floor to see excavated areas. (7 century BC-479BC) covers the ancient temple; the Hekatompedon,The Archaic Gallery th

the Acropolis' oldest structure and the votives, offerings made to the gods. You can see the female figures (Korai) and horse

riders (Hippeis) and other sculptures from all sides. In the you can see a video presentation; marbleParthenon Gallery

inscriptions recording the building costs of the temple and see the Panathenaic Procession which is depicted in friezes on

blocks of marble. The focuses on the other main structures on the Sacred RockPropylaia, Athena Nike and Erechtheion Gallery

(Acropolis). The final section is the which covers the Sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia and the5 Century BC to 5 Century ADth th

Votives of the Classical, Hellenistic and Roman Eras.

Visitors are welcome to attend . The program offers theFriday Evening Gallery Talks A Day at the Acropolis Museumopportunity to see restoration of the artifacts, visit the exhibitions and attend musical performances in the museum. There are

also family programs and a program where you can visit the museum until 22:00 and enjoy a mealFriday Night at the Museum

in the museum restaurant with views of the Acropolis until midnight.



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Transportation: Metro: AcropolisOpening Hours: 24/7

Admission: Free admission

Address: Amallias Ave, Athens (entrance to the

site of Temple of Olympian Zeus, south of National

Gardens)

15:55 Hadrian's ArchVisit Duration: 30 mins

0.5 KM, 7 minutes walking from The Acropolis Museum

This triumphal arch was erected in the 2 century AD in honor of the Roman emperor Hadrian. The archnd

stands within walking distance of Syntagma Square. It was probably constructed before Hadrian's visit to

Athens on 131/132AD. The arch was constructed spanning an ancient road which led from the ancient citycenter where the Agra and Acropolis stand to the Olympieion and southeast Athens. The western side of the

arch bears the inscription: "This " On the eastern side an inscriptionis Athens, the ancient/old city of Theseus.

states: " " The inscriptions could signify that the arch was builtThis is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus.

on the line which divided old Athens to the west from Hadrian's new Athens (Hadrianoupolis) to the

southeast. The inscriptions could also be interpreted as proclaiming Hadrian as the new hero of all of Athens,

replacing Theseus.

The Pentelic marble arch stands 18 meters high, is 12.5 meters wide and 2.3 meters deep. On top of the arch

opening are pilasters of Corinthian rhythm. The arch or gate way was not originally part of a wall but during

the Turkish occupation in the 18 century it was incorporated as one of the seven gates in the defensiveth

walls against Albanian invaders.



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Transportation: Metro: Acropolis


Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm

Admission: 2 general admission, 1concession. Free last weekend Sept. Free

Sundays 1st Nov-31st March. Under 18s free.

Combo ticket available including temple of Zeus,

Acropolis and 10 other archaeological sites 12/6


Address: Vassilisis Olgas Ave., Athens

16:30 Temple of Olympian ZeusVisit Duration: 45 mins

0.2 KM, 3 minutes walking from Hadrian's Arch

The remains of this massive temple stand southeast of the Acropolis. The temple of Zeus Olympios was the

largest in ancient Greece. Construction began in 515BC and it was completed in the 2 century during thend

Roman era. The building process had several stops and starts. It was begun during the reign of Peisistratusand the first five years went smoothly but when the tyrant's son, Hippias, was dethroned construction was put

on hold. In 175BC, 335 years later work recommenced under the Hellenistic king Antiochus IV Epiphanies of

Syria and according to the designs of Roman architect Cossutius. When Antiochus died in 164BC

construction was again put on hold. It was only in the 2 century AD under Hadrian that the structure wasnd

completed and dedicated to Zeus Olympios. The temple is thought to have been damaged in an earthquake

during the medieval period and later disassembled for building materials.

Visitors to the site can see this massive structure which was larger than the Parthenon. The original

dimensions were 96 meters by 40 meters. Fifteen of the original 104 columns remain standing. The columns

are 17.25 meters and with a diameter of 2 meters. One more column lies on the ground. Originally the

columns would have surrounded an inner chamber where massive statues would have stood. The marble

used to build the temple was brought from Mount Pentelus. Northwest of the temple stands the Arch of

Hadrian, an 18 meter high arch erected in 131AD in honor of Hadrian. Other excavated structures in the

vicinity include a Roman public bath (130AD) and a few Roman temples.



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Web:http://www.panathenaicstadium.gr/HomePage/tabid/84/la

Opening Hours: March-Oct 8am-7pm; Nov-Feb8am-5pm

Admission: 3 adults, 1.5 students, seniors(65+), school children and under 6 go free

Phone Number: 210 75 22 984/6

Address: Vasileos Konstantinou Sve., Athens

116 35

17:30 Panathenaic StadiumVisit Duration: 1 hour

0.9 KM, 13 minutes walking from Temple of Olympian Zeus

This stadium was originally built in 330-321BC to host the Panathenaic Games. The festival was held every

four years and was part of a huge festival in honor of the Goddess Athena. The spectators sat on the slopes

surrounding the stadium while dignitaries had wooden seats. Under Roman rule Herodes Atticus had thestadium renovated in 140AD. The seats were covered with marble giving the stadium a new name

"kallimarmaro" or beautifully marbled. The stadium was also enlarged during the Roman renovations and

could seat about 50,000 spectators. The stadium dimensions were expanded to 204 meters by 83 meters.

During the medieval era the stadium fell into disrepair and much of the marble was taken to be used on other

buildings. It was only in the 19 century when the stadium was restored and renovated to prepare it to hostth

the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The seats were covered with new marble, this time white marble

from Mount Penteli. It is the only stadium n the world built entirely with marble. The renovations were funded

by George Averoff whose statue now stands at the entrance to the stadium. In 1906 the Intercalated Games

were held in the stadium and in 1968 the FIBA European Cup Winner's Cup Final was held here in front of an

audience of 60,000. The stadium underwent another facelift in 2004 to host the Olympic Games archery

tournament and to be the finishing point of the Marathon.

Today the stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue; it retains the ancient hair-pin shape design of ancient

stadiums rather than the more circular shape of modern stadiums. At its peak the stadium could seat 80,000

in the audience but today it can accommodate 45,000 spectators. The stadium is used for music concerts,

sporting events and to welcome home victorious Greek sports teams. The stadium appears on the Greek

100 collectors' coin and was featured on the Olympic Games medal for the Beijing and London Olympics.



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Former residence of King Otto now houses culturalartifacts and paintings

This is a neighborhood with stores and flea market atthe foot of the Acropolis

Remains of the Roman market place, Roman Forumand 19-11BC city center

Excavated city center of ancient Athens with temples,ancient store and houses

A marble temple 449BC on Kolonos Agoraios Hilloverlooking the Agora

Temporary exhibitions here highlight one artist at a time

An ancient cemetery and ruins of Athens city walls andgates

Kerameikos18:10

Herakleidon Museum17:05

Temple of Hephaestus16:00

Ancient Agora13:55

Roman Agora11:45

Monastiraki10:10

National HistoricalMuseum Athens

09:00

Day 2



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Transportation: Metro: Syntagma

Web:http://www.nhmuseum.gr/index.php?lang=1&lang=2

Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 8:30am-2:30pmAdmission: 3; free on Sun


Address: Old Parliament Building, Kolokotronis

Square, 13 Stadiou St., Athens

09:00 National Historical Museum AthensVisit Duration: 1 hour

The building which houses this museum has a long and eventful history. The site used to be the residence of

King Otto of Greece in 1813. In 1844 King Otto established a constitution and the building was allocated for

sessions of the Greek Parliament. However the building was burnt to the ground in 1854 and completely

rebuilt by 1871. The Greek Parliament met here from 1875 to 1932, it then became the Ministry of Justice and

in 1962 became the National Historical Museum displaying the collections of the Historical and Ethnological

Society of Greece.

Because the building was purpose-built to be the House of Parliament it has a congress hall surrounded by

smaller rooms where the museum displays its collections. The museum covers artifacts from 1453 (the fall of

Constantinople to the Ottomans) to 1940 including pieces from the Greek War of Independence in 1821.

Among the highlights is the bed and sword of Lord Byron who fought and died in the war. Major historical

figures are highlighted like the first Greek King, King Otto and King George as well as major historical events

like the Balkan Wars, Greek Revolution and the Greek Italian War (1940). Among the artifacts on display are

traditional costumes, memorabilia, flags, furniture, medals and personal items which belonged to historicalfigures. There is an art collection of historical paintings created by both Greek and foreign artists.



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Opening Hours: Neighborhood - 24/7; FleaMarket daily 9:30am-3pm (varies from store to

store). Main flea market on Sundays

Transportation: Metro "Monastiraki"

Admission: Free

Address: Avissynias (Abyssinia) Square, Athens

105 55 at the end of Hephaestou St.

10:10 MonastirakiVisit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins

0.7 KM, 9 minutes walking from National Historical Museum Athens

The Monastiraki (little monastery) flea market is held in one of the oldest parts of the city at the foot of the

Acropolis in the Monastiraki neighborhood on Avissynias Square. The neighborhood is known for its shops

and open-bazaar type stores which line the streets but there is also the market which is not worth missing.Each of the narrow streets which leads off of Monastiraki Square is packed with interesting stores and the

trick is to explore these smaller lanes. Monastiraki Square is surrounded by interesting buildings like the

mosque built in 1759 which now houses a ceramics museum and the Church of the Pantanassa. Close by is

Hadrian's Library and the Agora. The Sunday flea market has been held in Avissynias Square since 1910 and

it is a jumbled collection of everything you can imagine. You can find anything for sale here from WWII

memorabilia, chess sets, brass, copper pans and Mickey Mouse clocks to real antiques. Pick up a chandelier,

clothing, kitchenware or souvenirs at the market. Feel free to bargain. The nice thing about the market is that

you will not be surrounded by only tourists; the locals like to shop here as well. Wander through the many

streets and see the small and unique stores and the larger more tourist oriented ones. Visit "The Poet" sandal

maker on Ag Theklas Street where you can have a pair of leather sandals handmade for you.



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Transportation: Metro: Monastiraki


Opening Hours: Daily 8am-6pm

Admission: 2 general admission, 1concession. free first Sunday of months 1st

Nov-31st March, under 18s free.last weekend

Sept free. Combo ticket available 12/6 entry to

10 sites including Roman Agora and Acropolis.

Address: North of Acropolis, east of Ancient

Agora. Main entrance from side street off AdrianouSt. east of Stoa of Attalos.

11:45 Roman AgoraVisit Duration: 2 hours

0.4 KM, 4 minutes walking from Monastiraki

Visitors to the Agora in Athens get to stroll between what remains of the Roman Forum or center of the city

from 19 to 11BC. By the 1 century BC when Athens had become part of the Roman Empire the oldst

marketplace or Agora was no longer efficient enough and so the new Roman Agora was built. Julius Caesarand Emperor Augustus funded the construction of the forum and had several structures built as an extension

of the old Greek Agora. The new Agora was surrounded on all sides by colonnades of Ionic columns and

inside the surrounding colonnades were commercial establishments while the central area was left open.

Access to the Agora was through the Gate of Athena Archegetis which led to the old Agora or through an

entrance on the eastern side.

The Agora was the social and political center of the city. Among the buildings which stood here there were the

law courts, public toilets which could seat 68 people at a time, stores and Temples. The Tower of Winds

(Horologion) is a well preserved 1 century BC time piece comprised of a water-powered clock, sundials,st

compass and topped with a weather vane. It is an octagonal tower constructed in 48BC; it reaches 12 meters

high and has a thick base with three steps. The tower bears relief sculptures depicting the eight gods of the

winds. The remains of the Library of Emperor Hadrian (132AD) stand on the north side of the Acropolis.

The remains of ancient structures which you can see here come from various eras Following the Romans

came the Byzantine and Turkish occupation where the Agora was the site of churches, houses, workshops

and even the Fethiye mosque (1453).



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Transportation: Metro: Monastiraki


Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-5pm

Admission: (includes museum) 4 generaladmission, 2 concession. Freelast weekend

Sept. Free first Sunday of months 1st Nov-31st

March. Free under 18. Combo ticket 12/6

Acropolis, Ancient Agora and 10 other

archaeological sites


Address: 24 Adrianou St. T.K., Athens 105 55

13:55 Ancient AgoraVisit Duration: 2 hours

0.6 KM, 9 minutes walking from Roman Agora

The Agora or "gathering place" was the heart of ancient Athens. People would come here to do business,

shop, be entertained, hear philosophers expounding their views, attend court, go to school, socialize and

conduct politics. Excavation of the ancient site began in the early 20 century and archaeological findingsth

include many ancient structures. The best preserved of the ancient structures are the Hephaisteion Temple

and the Stoa of Attalos, an ancient shopping center. Today the Stoa houses a museum and the temple and

Agora archaeological site can be explored in a large park.

The Temple of Hephaistos, Theseion or Hephaisteion dates back to the 5 century and stands on anth

elevated piece of land overlooking the Agora. Although smaller it is reminiscent of the Parthenon. There are

34 Doric columns supporting a roof which has partially survived. Visitors can see friezes carved into the stone

and reliefs depicting the heroic acts of Theseus and Heracles. This Greek National Monument is the best

preserved temple in the country.

The Stoa of Attalos, Attalus or Stoa dates back to 150BC and was constructed under King Attalus II of

Pergamon. The two storey building once held 21 stores on each floor and had a covered colonnade along the

store front. The structure was partially destroyed in 267AD by German invaders. In the 1950s the building

was reconstructed and during the excavations more artifacts and pieces of architecture were uncovered. The

Stoa Museum houses a wide variety of items found during the site's excavation including toys, coins, tools

and kitchen utensils.

Paths lead visitors through the ancient ruins. Among the ruins in the archaeological park are the remains of

an auditorium (Odeion of Agrippa); a council hall (Bouleuterion); bronze statues of the 10 EponymousHeroes; several temples and the Library of Pantainos c.100AD.



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Web:



Admission: 4 general admission, 2concession, free for under 18s, free first Sunday of

month 1st Nov-31st march, free last weekend

Sept. Ticket covers Ancient Agora, Museum of

Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus. Combo

ticket available 12/6 for Acropolis, Temple of

Hephaestus and 9 other sites.


Address: 24 Adrianou St., Athens

16:00 Temple of HephaestusVisit Duration: 1 hour

0.2 KM, 3 minutes walking from Ancient Agora

This Greek temple on Kolonos Agoraios hill overlooks the Agora in Athens; it was constructed in 449BC

predating the construction of the Parthenon by 2 years. The construction was funded by Athenian politician

Pericles and was the first Athenian temple made of marble. It is unsure which god was worshipped here as itmay have been a hero's shrine dedicated to Theseus who is depicted on the metopes. It could have been a

temple in honor of Athena Ergane and Hephaestus as cult statues were found in the temple. Hephaestus was

the lame Olympian god of volcanoes and metalwork who made Achilles' armor in Athena ErganeThe Iliad.

was one of the goddess Athena's many forms and was the goddess of pottery and crafts.

The temple was altered slightly in the 7 century when it was converted into the Church of Saint Georgeth

Akamas. At the time one end of the temple was given a semi-circular apse and the temple was walled in. In

the 19 century the temple was used as a burial site for Protestants who lost their lives in the Greek War ofth

Independence (1821). The temple functioned as a church until 1834 when it became a museum and only

recently has been restored to its original ancient Greek temple design.

The temple stands on an elevated platform and has a rectangular area (foretemple and cella or inner shrine)

enclosed on three sides. The fourth side is open allowing the sun to shine in on the shrine. The inner

enclosed area is surrounded by a colonnade of Doric columns on four sides. It has a wooden ceiling with

terracotta roof tiles. Friezes can be seen on the east metopes, above the pronaos and on part of the

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Transportation: Metro: Thissio

Web:http://www.herakleidon-art.gr/index.cfm?get=home

Opening Hours: Daily 1-9:00pm; closed mid-AugAdmission: Free admission


Address: Herakleidon 6, Thissio, 118 51 Athens

17:05 Herakleidon MuseumVisit Duration: 1 hour

0.5 KM, 6 minutes walking from Temple of Hephaestus

This private museum is in the shadow of the Acropolis in a neo-classic building dating back to 1898. The

museum's goal is to introduce visitors to the world of fine arts by highlighting the work of specific artists who

have made a major contribution to art. They take a renowned artist and highlight his work and the many

periods his work has gone through. The museum strives to show visitors the artistic development and

methods used in the artists work as well as the artist's private l ife. They do this by showing both the finished

product and the drawings, photographs, personal items and sketches which preceded the work. The museum

uses audiovisual aids to give an in-depth look at the artist's life and work. In addition the museum has a

permanent collection of works including MC Escher, Victor Vasarely and others.

The museum hosts regular temporary exhibitions of Greek and international artists. There are also a number

of cultural events like concerts, seminars and book presentations held at the museum. There are 2 hourguided tour seminars in English. Note that the museum is closed in mid-August each year.



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Transportation: Metro: Monastiraki or Thisio on

line 1



Admission: Genral admission 2, concession 1,under 18s free, last weekend in Sept free, free

Sundays 1st Nov-31st March. Combo ticket

available to 10 sites including Acropolis and

Kerameikos Cemetery 12/6.


Address: 148 Ermou St. Athens

18:10 KerameikosVisit Duration: 1 hour

0.6 KM, 7 minutes walking from Herakleidon Museum

Kerameikos is an area which was once the ancient potters' quarter of Athens (hence the word "ceramics"

from ). Visitors to Kerameikos can see an ancient cemetery, the ruins of the Athens city walls,Kerameikos

ruins of two city wall gates and visit the Kerameikos Museum.

In the early 20 century German archaeologists discovered an ancient burial ground in Kerameikos justth

outside the defensive walls which once surrounded Athens. This was also the site where two of the city's

gates once stood, the Dipylon and the Sacred gate. The name of the cemetery comes from , theKeramos

son of Dionysus and Ariadne, patron of the potters. People were buried in this cemetery as early as the 12 th

century along the road which led to Plato's Academy. The tombs which lined the road were often elaborate

and works of art. The tomb stone designers used columns, statues, reliefs, funeral stelae and sculptures. The

originals now reside in the National Archaeological Museum and the Kerameikos Museum while the cemetery

is home to replicas.

Among the grand tomb stones are those with statues of Greek Gods, animals like dogs and bulls, equestrian

statues of the deceased and many tomb sculptures show the dearly departed sitting with his friends and

family. Visitors to the cemetery can also visit the Kerameikos Museum which stands at the entrance to the

site. The museum holds many of the original tomb stones as well as funeral vases, painted ceramics and

sculptures.

The nearby gates can be seen on the same visit. The Dipylon Gate was the largest in the city walls which

were constructed in 478BC and it marked the start of the Panathenaic Way which led to the Acropolis. Four

towers stood at each corner of the enormous gate. The road which ran through the Sacred Gate led to

Eleusis where the sanctuary of the goddess Demeter stood. Between the two gates stood the Pompeion

(400BC) and today visitors can see the ruins of both this building and the two gates.


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See ancient art from the Cyclades islands

An impressive Islamic collection is housed in theKerameikos building complex

A historic square where the Greek Parliament Buildingis located

A museum focused on the modern history of Athens

This museum holds the largest collection ofarchaeological findings from Greece

National ArchaeologicalMuseum

14:30

Athens City Museum13:10

Syntagma Square12:05

Benaki Museum10:30

Goulandris Museum ofCycladic Art

09:00

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Transportation: Metro: Evangelismos

Web:http://www.cycladic.gr/frontoffice/portal.asp?cpage=NOD

Opening Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-5pm;Thurs 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm

Admission: Fees include both buildings. 5general admission (except for Mondays which are

free); History Zero Exhibition 3.5; seniors (65+),

students (19-26) 3.5; under 18s and disabled free


Address: Main Building - Neofitou Douka 4,

Athens 106 74; Stathatos Mansion (temporaryexhibitions) - Vasilissis Sophias Ave. and 1

Irodotou St., Athens

09:00 Goulandris Museum of Cycladic ArtVisit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins

The Cyclades are a group of Greek isles in the Aegean Sea. The Cycladic culture flourished on the islands

from 3200BC to 2000BC and the archaeological findings on display in this museum give us insight into the

islands' ancient civilization. The collection includes about 200 artifacts from the Nicolas and Aikaterini

Goulandris collection.

Primarily the collection holds stone figures, stone objects and pottery vessels from the 3 millennium BC.rd

There are a number of elegant Greek vases many of which have black and red figure decoration. In addition

to the Cycladic cultural artifacts the museum holds ancient Greek art and art from the Cypriot culture.

Highlights of the museum include marble spade-shaped objects dating back to 3200BC; cylindrical stone

beads (3200BC); clay piriform jars from the 13 century BC; seals; animal figurines; clay spoons and ladles;th

twin necked vessels from Cyprus (2500BC) and glass miniature amphora from 500BC.

The museum store sells books and reproductions of pieces from the museum and there is a courtyard caf.The courtyard takes you to the adjacent Stathatos Mansion which is a wing of the museum. The neo-classic

mansion was designed by famed architect Ernst Ziller and dates back to 1895. The Stathatos Mansion

houses temporary exhibition and the museum offices. In addition the mansion is a work of art in itself. Note

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Transportation: Metro: Syntagma orEvangelismos

Web: http://www.benaki.gr/index.asp?lang=en

Opening Hours: Wed, Fri - 9am-5pm; Thur, Sat -9am-midnight; Sun 9am-3pm

Admission: Full admission 7, temporaryexhibitions 5, concession ticket 5 and 3 for

temporary exhibitions. Free on Thursdays


Address: 1 Koumpari St. & Vas. Sofias Ave,

Athens 106 74

10:30 Benaki MuseumVisit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins

0.1 KM, 2 minutes walking from Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art

The Islamic Collection is one of several branches of the Benaki Museum; it is housed in the Kerameikos

building complex. The museum in the center of Athens comprises two neo-classical buildings which are both

listed. The buildings have many ornamental features. While undergoing renovations part of the ancient citywall of Athens and an ancient tomb were discovered. They have been left in situ in the museum basement

and are open to the public. The core of the collection came from Antonis Benaki's private collection. The

collection is divided into four sections: 7 to 12 century; 12 to 16 century; a display of a marble interiorth th th th

from a 17 century Egyptian mansion as well as treasured from Iran and Turkey and the final sectionth

contains weapons and jewels from Iran's Qajar period (1796-1925).

The Islamic art collection includes pieces from India, Mesopotamia, Israel, Persia, Asia Minor, Egypt, Sicily,

Spain, Arabia and North Africa. Through the exhibits the museum shows the development of Islamic

civilization from its beginnings, through the Ottoman era and into the 1800s. The works on display include

gold, ceramics, textiles, bone objects, weapons, funeral steles, glass and works of art. There is part of the

marble interior of 17 century home in Cairo. Other outstanding pieces include the 8 century carvedth th

wooden door from Mesopotamia and 10 century reed wat brought from Tiberias, Israel. There is a brassth

box bearing the name of ibn al-Ward al-Mausili from 1200; a velvet saddle from Bursa in the 1500s and a 14

century bronze astrolabe which belonged to Ahmed ibn al-Sarraj.th



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Opening Hours: 24/7 Changing of the EvzonesGuard Sundays 11am

Admission: Free

Address: Square is bordered by Leoforos

Vasilissis Amalias St. to the east; Othonos St. tothe south; Vassileos Georgiou A St. to the north

and Filellinon St. to the west.

12:05 Syntagma SquareVisit Duration: 1 hour

0.5 KM, 7 minutes walking from Benaki Museum

On Syntagma Square the most impressive building is the Greek Parliament Building which used to be the

Royal Palace. Up until 1843 when Greece became a constitutional nation the square was called Palace

Square and today it is called Constitution Square or Plateia Syntagmatos. The square has seen the majorhistorical events of the city pass before it. It is here that the government was ousted in 1974; where leaders

gave speeches and where demonstrations and rallies are held.

The most impressive structure on the square is the Parliament Building. The former Royal Palace was

constructed in 1843 for the new King Otto from Bavaria. The building is geometrical and neoclassical

although it lacks much adornment because they ran out of money for further embellishments. The Palace had

365 rooms and 1 bathroom until being remodeled in 1910. The Changing of the Guard is performed by

Evzones (presidential guards) in traditional Greek costume as they watch over the Tomb of the Unknown

Soldier. The Changing of the Guard takes place on the hour every hour but the best time to see it is at 11:00

on a Sunday when the guards where more elaborate costumes and there is more pomp and ceremony.

From Syntagma Square you can walk down the pedestrian-only Ermou Street which leads to Monastiraki

Square. The large square has 100 trees including oleander, cypress and orange trees. At the center of the

square is a marble fountain. The square recently underwent renovations to incorporate the new metro station

which is thought to be one of the most impressive in the world. During the renovations the benches and

lampposts were renewed, ponds were added and the white marble was renewed.



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Fax: 210/322-0765Transportation: Metro:Panepistimio

Web: http://www.athenscitymuseum.gr/en/

Opening Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 9am-7pm;Sat-Sun 11am-7pm

Admission: 3 general admission. 2 for pupils,students, seniors, groups over four persons.

Disabled free entry


Address: 5-7 Paparrigopoulou St. Athens 105 61

13:10 Athens City MuseumVisit Duration: 1 hour

0.5 KM, 6 minutes walking from Syntagma Square

With so many of the city's sites devoted to the ancient civilizations of Athens it is refreshing to visit this

museum which focuses on the modern history of the Greek capital. The museum is housed within two

connected post-revolutionary buildings. A tour of the museum takes you through Athenian history and cultural

life. Through the art and artifacts visitors gain a glimpse into the life of Athens during the 18 to 20 century.th th

The new Hellenic State was established in 1834 with Athens as its capital and King Otto and Queen Amalia

at its helm. One of the museum buildings is the former residence of the royal couple and is called the Old

Palace. On the 1 floor Queen Amalia's reception room, Otto's reception room, the study, library and thest

throne room have been recreated using original furnishings and art work. You can see Amalia's piano and

royal portraits on the walls. This gives us a look at a typical aristocratic home in 19 century Athens.th

The museum holds the art collection and collection of historic artifacts of Labros Eftaxias. The art collection

includes paintings and engravings made by artists who visited the city including an oil painting by artistJacques Carrey created in 1674. This painting has been a source of valuable information about Athens in the

1800s. Another valuable painting is by Englishman Edward Lear (author of ).The Owl and the Pussycat

Also on display is a scale model of 1872 Athens. The model was made possible using drawings, photographs

and written sources from the 1800s. At the time the city was just establishing itself as a newly founded

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Transportation: Metro: Panepistimio or VictoriaWeb: http://www.namuseum.gr/wellcome-en.html

Opening Hours: Mon 1pm-8pm; Tue-Sun9am-4pm

Admission: 7 general admission, 3concession. Under 18s free, EU students free.

Last weekend in Sept free. First Sunday of months

1st Nov-31st March. Combo ticket 12/6 covers

National Archaeological Museum,

Byzantine&Christian Museum, Numismatic

Museum and Peigraphic Museum.

Phone Number: 213 214 4800

Address: 44 Patission St. Athens, 10682

14:30 National Archaeological MuseumVisit Duration: 2 hours

1.4 KM, 18 minutes walking from Athens City Museum

To see the largest collection of archaeological findings from Greece visit this centrally located museum. The

huge neo-classical building was expanded in several stages to make room for the growing collection. The

collection had several temporary homes since its initiation in 1829 before arriving at its present purpose-built

location in 1880. During WWII the museum collection was boxed up and buried for safe keeping. The

museum is split into a number of sections according to historic periods, origin of the artifacts and the type of

art work. In all the museum holds over 11,000 exhibits which span the history of Greek civilization from

prehistory to late antiquity.

There are five large permanent collections. covers the 6 millennium BC toThe Prehistoric Collection th

1050BC, Neolithic, Cycladic and Mycenaean as well as pieces from a prehistoric settlement in Thera. Here

you can see findings from excavations in Troy; Helladic ceramics from Boeotia, Phthiotis and Attica as well as

gold funeral masks, stelae, crystal and alabaster. covers the development of GreekThe Sculpture Collection

sculpture from the 7 to 5 centuries BC in chronological order. You can see the Artemision Bronze spearth th

thrower and the Jockey of Artemision. covers pottery from the 11The Vase and Minor Objects Collection th

century BC to the Roman period. It includes the Stathatos Collection comprised of 970 minor objects from the

Middle Bronze Age to the post-Byzantine era. There is some gorgeous gold jewelry. The Metallurgy

holds statues, figurines and small objects. The museum also has the onlyCollection Egyptian and Near

in the country.Antiquities Collection

To name just a few of the many highlights there is the mask of Agamemnon; Pitsa panels; Poseidon of Cape

Artemision; The Lutist from Keros, Kroisos Kouros, Mycenean Lady and Aritacata tomb. The museum is open

daily from 08:00 to 20:00 and entrance is free to those under 18 years old.


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A pointed mountain 278 meters high with forestedslopes

A museum displaying art from Greece and WesternEurope 14th-20th century

Occupying Villa Illissia, displaying Byzantine andChristian art

trace the country's history through this fine coincollection in a historic mansion

Numismatic MuseumAthens

14:55

Byzantine and Christian

Museum

13:05

National Gallery11:30

Mount Lycabettus09:00

Day 4



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Web: Funicular:http://www.etema.gr/english/funicular.htm

Opening Hours: Funicular daily 9am-2:30am;mountain 24/7

Admission: Funicular 7 round trip; walk upmountain for free

Phone Number: 210722 7209; Funicularinformation 210 721 0701

Address: Athens 11471; Funicular lower station

at Aristippou St., Kolonaki; Accessable fromPaliggenesias St. and Sarantapichou St.

09:00 Mount LycabettusVisit Duration: 2 hours

Rising up out of the urban skyline of Athena is Mount Lycabettus, a distinctly pointed mountain with forested

slopes and a rocky summit. The mountain is 278 meters high and is a popular hiking spot for those seeking a

breathtaking view across the city and the Acropolis. Greek legend has it that the Goddess Athena was in the

process of carrying a large rock to place on the Acropolis to make it even higher when she was distracted by

two black birds bearing bad news. Athena accidently dropped the rock which became Mount Lycabettus. This

is just one of the legends associated with the picturesque rock. One story tells of wolves inhabiting the mount

and perhaps that is the source of its name which means " ."the one that is walked by wolves

Visitors to the mount can either climb the twisting paths to the top or take the Lycabettus Funicular from the

entrance to Aristippou and Ploutarchou Streets. At the summit is a restaurant and observation deck. Also at

the top of the mountain is the white washed 19 century Chapel of George. In the summer rock concerts andth

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Transportation: Metro: Evangelismos or

Katechaki

Web:http://www.nationalgallery.gr/site/content.php

Opening Hours: Mon&Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs,Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-4pm. Closed Tues and bank

holidays

Admission: 5, children under 12 and disabledfree


Address: Michalakopoulou 1, Athens 115 28.

Entrance from Katechaki Ave.

11:30 National GalleryVisit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins

1.8 KM, 28 minutes walking from Mount Lycabettus

The history of Greek and Western European art from the 14 century (post-Byzantine) to the 20 century isth th

covered in this museum. The museum has been open to the public in its present form since 1976 although

the history of the museum goes back to 1878. The museum is housed in two buildings. The main buildingholds artwork covering the history of Greek art in modern times and Western European works. The second

building, the is located in the Athens neighborhood of Goudi and holds worksNational Glyptotheque Museum

which trace the history of Modern Greek sculpture.

Alexandros Soutzos made major contributions to the museum from his private collection including an initial

donation of 107 paintings. Today the museum holds over 16,000 works of art in a spectrum of mediums. The

collections are split into paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, new media and decorative arts and

photography. The art work is arranged in chronologically.

Some of the highlights of the museum include Renaissance art by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos),Tiepolo and Joachim Beuckelaer. There is 17 to 20 century art including pieces by Rembrandt, Augusteth th

Rodin, Picasso and Eugene Delacroix. Greek artists featured include work by Lazaros Fytalis, Andreas

Pavias, Nikos Kessanlis, Theodoros Vrizakis, Gizis ( ) and Kostas Tsoklis.The Engagement of the Children

You can see all the various genres of art from the historic periods covered including cubism (Nikos

Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas) and expressionism (Giorgos Bouzianis). The most recent period covered follows WWII

and includes work by Giannis Moralis, one of the best Greek 20 century artists.th



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Transportation: Metro: EvangelismosWeb: http://www.byzantinemuseum.gr/en/


Admission: General admission 4, concession2, under 18s free;

Phone Number: 213 213 9500

Address: 22 Vas. Sofias Ave., 106 75 Athens

13:05 Byzantine and Christian MuseumVisit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins

0.5 KM, 7 minutes walking from National Gallery

The origins of the Byzantine and Christian Museum (BCM) are strongly linked with the Christian

Archaeological Society founded in 1884. The collection was amassed before the establishment of the

museum which found its first home in 1890. The museum became official in 1914 and was first presented to

the public as a complete collection in 1924. In 1930 the museum settled into the building it occupies today,

the Villa Illissia. The building stands on the banks of the Ilissos River and was constructed in 1848 as a

private home. On the villa grounds are several ancient ruins. Visitors enter a courtyard with a marble fountain

and early Christian mosaic. Around the courtyard are archaeological elements brought from various churches.

On the northern side of the building are two levels of pillared arcades and on either side are two corner

tower-staircases. The building has since been expanded and renovated while the collection is presented

using the most contemporary methods of museology.

The collection includes 25,000 sculptures, wall paintings, icons, ceramics, textiles, manuscripts, printed

books, paintings and mosaics. The museum is arranged chronologically and divided into several sectionseach focused on a specific theme taking visitors through the early Christian period and into post-Byzantine

years. The Byzantine Empire covers the development from the ancient world and into the Byzantine world. "

" covers the period from the Byzantine into theThe Intellectual and Artistic Activities in the 15 Centuryth

modern era and the connection between Byzantine and modern art. The museum's collection of icons is the

largest in the world. Highlights include a marble templon, a late-Roman statuette of Orpheus, a double-sided

icon of St. George, an icon of the Archangel Michael from the 14 century and a 17 century frescoedth th

iconostasis from Evrytania.



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Transportation: Metro: SyntagmaWeb: http://www.nma.gr/index_en.htm

Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 8:30am-4pm

Admission: 3 general admission, concession2. Combo ticket available 12/6 for National

Archaeological Museum, Byzantine&Christian

Museum, Epigraphic Museum and Numismatic

Museum.


Address: Leoforos Eleftheriou Venizelou 12,

Athens

14:55 Numismatic Museum AthensVisit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins

1.4 KM, 19 minutes walking from Byzantine and Christian Museum

You can trace Greece's history through its coins in this museum dedicated to the history of Greek money. The

museum was established in 1834 and holds more than 500,000 coins although not all are on display at the

same time.

The building which houses the Numismatic Museum is an attraction in i tself and visitors to the museum can

take a guided tour of the property including its beautiful gardens. The historic mansion was built in 1878 and

once belonged to Heinrich Schliemann, the " ", an archaeologist known forFather of Mycenaean Archaeology

his excavation of Troy (ancient Ilion). The house was designed by Ernst Ziller and named Palace of Ilion or

. The impressive neo-classical structure has Ionic colonnades along the faade and inside theIliou Melathron

walls and ceilings are covered with murals by Yuri Subic. On the floors are Italian mosaics.

Among the artifacts on display are coins made of molten metal (molybdobulls); medals; precious stones and

coins. One of the museum rooms is dedicated to the house itself and its former owner, Schliemann. Onesection covers Coinage in the Ancient Greek World Iconography and Ideology. Another section displays

international coins and one of the museum rooms highlights how the coins spread throughout the Greek

world. Other rooms in the museum include Coinage in the Roman World; the Byzantine World; the Western

and Eastern Medieval World; the Modern and Contemporary World and the Modern Greek State. There is a

collection of medals and a room where money's relationship to society is examined. There is a room which

examines Money in the Movies through scenes from famous films where we can learn about the relationship

between man and money.

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