Athens Sights - Page 4

Numismatic Museum

Numismatic Museum

Museums
​​ Panepistimiou Ave

This amazing museum houses around 60,000 coins, from the ancient Greek world until modern times as well as weights, lead stamps, medals, and precious stones. There are also ten thousand volumes devoted to the special field of numismatics, its history, seals and archaeology.

Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Hills and Parks
​​ Haidari

The Diomidis Botanical Garden is a large space of 1,860 sq.m. with over 2,500 plant species from all over the world. It is a private area where visitors can walk and study rare species of the ecosystem.

National Observatory

National Observatory

Other
​​ Thissio

The National Observatory of Athens was founded in 1842 with the contribution of the national benefactor Georgios Sinas. It was designed by the famous Danish architect Theophil Hansen.

Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions

Museums
​​ Monastiraki

The Museum of Illusions, after its international success, has now opened in Athens. It allows visitors to be creative and play.

Theatre of Dora Stratou

Theatre of Dora Stratou

Other
​​ Petralona

The National Greek Dances Theatre of Dora Stratou is situated on the slopes of Philopappou Hill, just opposite the Acropolis Hill and a walking distance from the picturesque quarter of Thissio. Founded in 1953, it is actually a living museum since, every summer, five days a week, there are live performances of Greek traditional dances.

Planetarium

Planetarium

Museums
​​ Singrou Ave

The Planetarium of Athens is one of the best planetariums in the world and was established with the testament of Eugene Eugenides, a Greek benefactor. It boasts a large-scale cinema projection system, which displays images over an area that is ten times bigger than a regular cinema room.

Jewish Museum

Jewish Museum

Museums
​​ Syntagma

The Jewish Museum of Greece is located close to Syntagma. It was established in 1979 and it is dedicated to the life of the Jewish community that flourished in Greece for centuries.

Herakleidon Museum

Herakleidon Museum

Museums
​​ Thissio

The Herakleidon Museum of Visual Arts is a private space that opened in summer 2004. Housed in a Neoclassical building in the heart of Thission, under the Acropolis, the museum hosts exhibitions of artists who have played an important role in the evolution of art. It also frequently organizes seminars and workshops.

Benaki Toy Museum

Benaki Toy Museum

Museums
​​ Paleo Faliro

The Benaki Toy Museum opened to the public in 2017. Its exhibits are based on Maria Argyriadi's collection, which is considered to be among the top 10 of its kind in Europe.

Maria Callas Museum

Maria Callas Museum

Museums
​​ Monastiraki

The Maria Callas Museum is a museum dedicated to the eminent opera's defining diva, located in the center of Athens. More than 1000 items intertwined with the singer's life are exhibited in the museum's venues.

Catholic Cathedral

Catholic Cathedral

Churches
​​ Panepistimiou Ave

At the corner of Panepistimiou Avenue and Omirou Street stands the Catholic Cathedral of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite. Marble steps lead to the impressive interior of this church, whose construction was completed in 1865.

Museum of the City of Athens

Museum of the City of Athens

Museums
​​ Panepistimiou Ave

The Museum of the City of Athens houses the personal collection of the art collector Lambros Eutaxias. Sculptures, paintings, drawings, photographs of Athens and even furniture of the 19th-century Athenian aristocracy are exhibited in the museum.

Marina Zeas

Marina Zeas

Other
​​ Piraeus
Also known as Pasalimani, the small natural port of Marina Zeas is located in proximity to the main ferry port of Piraeus. It is a lively area with many cafes and restaurants.
War Museum

War Museum

Museums
​​ Vasilissis Sofias Ave

The War Museum of Athens was founded in 1975 and it is dedicated to the army and the Naval Forces of Greece. It is located between the metro stations of Syntagma and Evangelismos.

Olympic Museum

Olympic Museum

Museums
​​ Marousi

The Athens Olympic Museum features a large collection of items and exciting exhibitions that focus on showcasing the spirit of the Olympic Games and their deeply rooted connection with Greece.

Centre for Popular Craft & Tradition

Centre for Popular Craft & Tradition

Museums
​​ Plaka

The Museum of Folk Art and Tradition Angeliki Hatzimichali is located today in the house of the great folklorist Angeliki Hatzimichali (1895-1965) on a quiet street in Plaka

Hellenic Motor Museum

Hellenic Motor Museum

Museums
​​ Patission Ave

The Hellenic Motor Museum hosts the personal collection of Theodoros Haragionis. It is located on Patission Avenue, very close to the National Archaeological Museum. The museum hosts 110 cars permanently, while the rest 190 of the collection are exhibited from time to time.

Church of Agia Irini

Church of Agia Irini

Churches
​​ Monastiraki

At the corner of Aiolou Street and Athinas Street in Monastiraki, stands the impressive church of Agia Irini. It was constructed in 1846 by the famous architect Lyssandros Kaftatzoglou.

Church of Panagia Gorgoepikoos

Church of Panagia Gorgoepikoos

Churches
​​ Plaka

The church of Panagia Gorgoepikoos stands on Mitropoleos Square, on the side of the current Metropolis Cathedral. It is one of the finest Byzantine relics of the city and dates from the 12th century. It is another example of a church built on the ruins of an ancient temple.

Church of Saint Panteleimon of Acharnai

Church of Saint Panteleimon of Acharnai

Churches
​​ Victoria

The impressive church of Agios Panteleimon was founded in 1910 by King George I. It was inaugurated in 1930 and has one of the largest domes in the Balkans. The church is located north of Victoria Square, along Acharnon Street.

Pedion tou Areos

Pedion tou Areos

Hills and Parks
​​ Victoria

Pedion tou Areos is one of the largest and greenest parks of the Greek capital. Within it, one can admire historical statues and relax in shared spaces.