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National Archaeological Museum
Type: Attractions, History Museums, Museums
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The National Archeological Museum, Patision 44, the largest museum in Greece with more than 11.000 exhibits, offers a panoramic experience of Greek civilization from prehistory to late antiquity.... Read More
The National Archeological Museum, Patision 44, the largest museum in Greece with more than 11.000 exhibits, offers a panoramic experience of Greek civilization from prehistory to late antiquity. Numerous galleries house five permanent collections, amongst which the sculpture collection with unique masterpieces. At the Museum visitors can see the collection of Prehistoric Antiquities, the Sculptures Collection, which shows the development of ancient Greek sculpture from the seventh to the fifth centuries BC, the Vase and Minor Objects Collection,the Bronze Collection, with many fundamental statues, figurines and minor objects, and the only Egyptian and Near Eastern Antiquities Collection in Greece, with works dating from the pre-dynastic period (5000 BC) to the Roman conquest.
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Nelly Paraskevopoulou
Athens Local Expert
- Best Attractions & Activities, Museums: "Dont miss this museum which contains extraordinary treasures from ancient times"
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Prehistoric antiquities, sculptures, unique ancient masterpieces offer a panoramic experience of Greek civilization
- Best for Museums Because: The largest museum in Greece with unique masterpieces from antiquity
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