Athens is one of the few places in the world with monuments and artifacts that testify about ancient times. The city has been inhabited for over 3 millennia, and it’s safe to say that it’s a great starting point for learning about ancient history and culture. Here are our favorite museums in Athens.
Acropolis
The Acropolis Museum is The place you need to see if you’re interested in ancient history. It holds a huge collection of many different items from several eras. From the Mycenaean era through Roman and Early Christian times, you will find many fascinating things here.
National Archaeological Museum
This is the place where you can find some of the most important antiquity collections on the planet. There are over 11,000 exhibits that tell a comprehensive story of ancient Greek history, culture, and art. It easily requires a couple of days to see everything.
Benaki Museum
The Benaki Museum is home to one of the most fascinating private collections in Greece. The museum is also the place where you can see preserved whole rooms, like 18th-century bedrooms and much more.
