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Benaki Museum


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 143 attractions in Athens
Traveller Description:
The Benaki Museum was founded in 1930 by Antonis Benakis and presents the historical and cultural development of the Greek nation. Through its...... more » The Benaki Museum was founded in 1930 by Antonis Benakis and presents the historical and cultural development of the Greek nation. Through its extensive collections that cover several different cultural fields –from the age of Roman domination to the medieval Byzantine period and from the fall of Constantinople to the struggle for Greek independence in 1821- the Benaki Museum is perhaps the sole instance of a complex structure within the broader network of museum foundations in Greece. « less
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Attraction type: Art gallery
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 1, Koumbari St & Vas. Sofias Av. Athens 106 74
Greece
Tel: 30 210 367 1000
Fax: 30-210 367 1063

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5 of 5 stars
San Pedro, CA
8 Jun 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

The Benaki Museum was a wonderful way to spend a few hours in Athens. The museum was full of ancient Greek costumes, everyday wear, and artifacts. I found it so interesting to see the evolution of Greek clothing, from the noblemen, queens and kings, down to everyday clothing. Their attention to detail was exquisite, especially in the royalty's clothing. The... more

3 Jun 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

It is not one of the biggest museums, you would see. Nonetheless, the number and quality of the items on display is great. In the museum, you see arteficates of Athens during different period. I was really impressed by the religious section, in particular the iconoghraphy. Furthermore, go to the cafeteria for a wonderful view of Athens. more

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5 of 5 stars
Dallas, TX
13 Aug 2006
17/20 found this review helpful

Absolutely fabulous museum of the Greece culture and history from begining until present! We stayed for 4 hours and still didn't see it all! We had dinner on the rooftop patio and it was great and inexpensive. It was full of locals and we seemed to be the only Americans. Only problem was that they didn't start serving until 9:00... more

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5 of 5 stars
Columbia, South Carolina
12 Oct 2005
15/17 found this review helpful

One of Europe's best "small" museums. Gorgeous paintings, and traditional costumes. Two rooms with superb woodwork from 19th century greek mansions. The cafe has view of the Acropolis! Don't miss it. more

20 Jun 2005
15/16 found this review helpful

fabulous museum, with great medieval collection--religious art and also clothing, furniture. Also great classical period artifacts. The museum is in what used to be a gorgeous private home in athens. Also, great cafe for snacks--outside balcony. more

29 Jan 2007
8/8 found this review helpful

Un des rares musées que je connaisse où il soit agréable, toujours intéressant de venir et revenir pour y découvrir... more

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Benaki Museum Address

1, Koumbari St & Vas. Sofias Av., Athens 106 74, Greece
Tel: 30 210 367 1000 Fax: 30-210 367 1063