Museum of the City of Athens – Vouros-Eutaxias Foundation

The City Museum of Athens, located in the heart of the Greek capital, offers a fascinating journey through the history of the city from the 19th century to today. Housed in the neoclassical palace known as the residence of Stamatios Dekozis-Vouros, this museum is a place where Athens’ past comes alive through objects, paintings, furniture, […]

Center for Folk Art and Tradition «Angeliki Hatzimichali»

The Museum of Greek Folk Art, located in the Plaka district of Athens, is a window into the rich cultural tradition of Greece, reflecting daily life and craft practices that have characterized the country from the 17th to the 20th century. Founded in 1918 as the “Museum of Greek Handicrafts” by Georgios Drosinis, a Greek […]

Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments

The Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, located in the picturesque neighborhood of Plaka in Athens, is a hidden gem for music and traditional Greek culture enthusiasts. Founded in 1991 thanks to the collection donated by the musicologist Fivos Anoyanakis, the museum offers a fascinating and in-depth overview of Greek musical history through a vast […]

Museum of Modern Greek Culture

The Museum of Modern Greek Culture, located in the picturesque neighborhood of Plaka in Athens, is one of the most fascinating cultural institutions in the city. Originally founded in 1918 as the Museum of Greek Handicrafts, it underwent several transformations over the years, becoming the National Museum of Decorative Arts in 1923 and finally acquiring […]

Eleftherna Archaeological Museum

The Museum of Ancient Eleutherna, inaugurated in June 2016, represents a fundamental step in understanding the history and culture of Crete. Located near the ancient city of Eleutherna, in the heart of Crete, this museum is closely linked to the archaeological site of the same name, offering visitors a complete experience that combines art, history, […]

Mount Pentelic

Mount Pentelicus, known in modern Greek as Pendeli Oros, is a mountain of great historical and cultural importance located in the region of Attica, Greece, northeast of Athens and southwest of Marathon. With its highest peak, Kokkinaras, reaching an altitude of 1,107 meters, Mount Pentelicus is famous for its exceptional white marble, which played a […]

Herakleidon Museum

The Museum Herakleidon, located in the historic district of Thissio in Athens, is a cultural gem founded in 2004 by Paul and Anna-Belinda Firos. This museum is not just a collection of artworks, but a true interactive learning center that embraces art, science, and technology, reflecting a unique multidisciplinary approach in the Greek museum landscape. […]

Lycabettus

Mount Lycabettus, with its 277 meters in height, is the highest point in Athens and offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city, all the way to the Saronic Gulf and beyond. This limestone hill rises majestically in the center of the Greek capital, representing not only a natural wonder but also a place full […]

Monastiraki

Monastiraki, located in the bustling heart of Athens, is one of the most iconic and lively neighborhoods in the city. With its fascinating blend of ancient history and modern life, Monastiraki is a must-visit for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the essence of the Greek capital. The name “Monastiraki” comes from a small monastery, […]

Small Mitropolis

The Church of the Little Metropolis, also known as Panagia Gorgoepikoos or Agios Eleftherios, is a Byzantine gem located next to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. Probably built in the 12th century, its precise dating is still a subject of debate among scholars, with some hypotheses placing it between the 9th and 13th centuries. This […]