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Tracer1 said…, it was the best night's sleep I had in a while.Also in Athens, I did go to the Benaki museum… continue reading »
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Eight thousand years of Greek history come alive. Enjoy prehistoric works of art, rare manuscripts, Byzantine icons, historic weapons and paintings. The greatest attraction is the reconstructions of 18th-and 19th-century living. The museum also features a Childhood and Toy Department (with 15,000 historic games and children's items from around the world), a Chinese Art Department (with ceramics as old as 4000 years) and a Coptic Art Department where displays include rare textiles from Egypt. A museum shop and a roof garden with a restaurant are available to visitors
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visa,mastercardDirections
Metro Lines 2 & 3: Syntagma Station
Area
At Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias, Kolonaki, 5 blocks east of Syntagma Sq
Hours
Mo from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM,We from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM,Th from 09:00 AM to 12:00 AM,Fr to Sa from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
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Tracer1 said
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