401e914ce46f17d9a9e1021bd79415bb

Athens Travel Guide powered by advice from Real Travelers

 Get Real Deal alerts »
See more attractions in Athens »
National History Museum (Old Parliament)
Σταδίου 61, Athens, 10551, Greece
+30 210 323 7617
site: National History Museum (Old Parliament)
#46 of 280 things to do rated by Real Travelers

More information on National History Museum (Old Parliament)

The former Parliament is one of the city's most beautiful examples of neo-classical architecture. It was built in 1871 and served as the seat of the National Assembly between 1875 and 1932. The majestic assembly hall with its beautifully decorated ceiling can still be seen today. Nowadays this building houses a museum dedicated to modern Greek history covering the period between 1453 and 1940. Among its most important exhibits is memorabilia from the Greek War of Independence in 1821, such as the bed and the sword of Lord Byron who fought and died for the independence of Greece. In front of the museum is a statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis one of the leaders of the Greek War of Independence in 1821. There is also a museum shop selling interesting gifts and souvenirs.

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard

Directions

Syntagma Station

Information by Wcities

Things to do near National History Museum (Old Parliament)

  • Claridge
    Hotels
    4 Dorou Athens, Central Greece, 104 31 Greece
    Average price: $62.41
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #78 of 365
  • Acropol
    Hotels
    1 Pireos Street ATHENS, 105 52 Greece
    Average price: $101.17
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #103 of 365
  • Baby Grand Hotel
    Hotels
    Αθηνάς 65 Athens, 10552 Greece
    Average price: $147.74
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #22 of 365
  • 2Fashion House
    Hotels
    2 Pireaus Street Athens, 10552 Greece
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #315 of 365
  • Alma
    Hotels
    Δώρου 5 Athens, 10432 Greece
    Average price: $56.12
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #75 of 365
  • Titania Hotel
    Hotels
    Πανεπιστημίου 52 Athens, 10678 Greece
    Average price: $170.81
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #70 of 365
  • Ilion Hotel
    Hotels
    Οδός Αγίου Κωνσταντίνου 7 Athens, 10431 Greece
    Average price: $80.67
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #133 of 365
  • Hotel La Mirage
    Hotels
    Marikas Kotopouli Str 3, Omonoia Square Athens, 10431 Greece
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #207 of 365
  • Polis Grand Hotel
    Hotels
    10 Veranzerou & 19 Patission Athens, Central Greece, 10432 Greece
    Average price: $99.29
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #100 of 365
  • Athens Dorian Hotel
    Hotels
    Piraeus Avenue Athens, 10552 Greece
    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #316 of 365
 more Athens hotels »
  • National History Museum (Old Parliament)
    Attractions

    The former Parliament is one of the city's most beautiful examples of neo-classical architecture. It was built in 1871 and served as the...

    Popularity #46 of 280
  • Galaxy Bar
    Attractions

    What would be better than sitting and having a drink and looking out towards the historical Acropolis? The Galaxy bar at the Hilton provi...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #31 of 280
  • Akropol Resaturant Tavern
    Attractions

    Centrally located in the old Athens district of Plaka, Restaurant Taverna Akropol has live Greek music as you sit and enjoy savory tradit...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #191 of 280
  • National Art Gallery
    Attractions

    You will have an excellent introduction to contemporary Greek art if you pay the National Gallery a visit. The gallery contains works of...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #51 of 280

     Real Travelers who've been here

    mesch mesch said

    … Art Gallery and the Byzantine Gallery. It was somthing to do, inside where it's warm and we… continue reading »

  • Neon Omonia
    Attractions

    The Neon occupies the ground floor of what used to be one of the city's oldest hotels. The interior of this 19th-century building has bee...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #84 of 280
  • Moet and Chandon Bar
    Attractions

    Located in the Classical Baby Grand Hotel, Moet and Chandon Bar is where elegance and style thrive. It was one on the first champagne bar...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #155 of 280
  • Dora Stratou Dance Theatre
    Attractions

    Greek folklore is characterised by a mind-boggling diversity, with each region of the country having its own music, dances, costumes etc....

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #34 of 280
  • Kotzia Sqaure
    Attractions

    Kotzia Sqaure is located in the Piraeus Metropolitan area of Athens, Greece. This place is  considered a popular hangout for junkies at n...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #183 of 280
  • Stoa Athanaton
    Attractions

    Those interested in traditional Greek rebetiko music should definitely stop by here, one of the city's best clubs featuring excell...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #45 of 280
  • National Theatre
    Attractions

    The art of theater was born in Athens more than 2,500 years ago. So it comes as no surprise that present-day Athens is teeming with over...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #93 of 280
 more Athens things to do »
  • Vitro Restaurant
    Restaurants

    Vitro Restaurant is a great place to taste some delicious authentic Greek food. Located at stone's throw distance from the metro station,...

    Distance 0.0 miles away
    Popularity #91 of 124
  • Vlassis
    Restaurants

    Greeks call this kind of food paradisiako (traditional), but paradisiacal is just as good a description. This very rea...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #14 of 124
  • Athinaikon
    Restaurants

    Athinaikon is one of the best places to sample mezedes, the traditional Greek appetizers that come in a large variety. Operating s...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #6 of 124
  • Olive Garden
    Restaurants

    The roof garden of the centrally located Titania Hotel is the site of this appealing restaurant. The Olive Garden offers outdoor seating...

    Distance 0.1 miles away
    Popularity #24 of 124
  • Ideal
    Restaurants

    The oldest restaurant in the heart of Athens, today's Ideal has an Art Deco decor and lots of old favorites, from egg-lemon s...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #50 of 124
  • Bacaro
    Restaurants

    One of the swishest and über cool places in the city, Bacaro offers every bit of warm service and friendly ambience you could ever ask fo...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #90 of 124
  • Rhodia
    Restaurants

    Head on to Rhodia to fill your appetite and get enticed by this wonderful place nestled in the fashionable Kolonoki. The old-century char...

    Distance 0.2 miles away
    Popularity #67 of 124
  • Terrasse (La)
    Restaurants

    The luxurious Hotel Pentelikon attracts the city's gourmets with its splendid Vardis restaurant. La Terrasse, the hotel's second restaura...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #47 of 124
  • Serbetia
    Restaurants

    The perfect place for after-dinner magic, Serbetia is a staple stopover for tourists, Athenian party-goers and genteel diner's alike. A t...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #66 of 124
  • Hrisomilo
    Restaurants

    The lounge is located in the up and coming Psyrri—a colorful, busy neighborhood with narrow alleys lined with bars, restaurants, theaters...

    Distance 0.5 miles away
    Popularity #57 of 124
 more Athens restaurants »

Hotels near this attraction

  • Claridge

    Claridge
    Popularity: #78 of 365 hotels
    0.1 miles away | Avg. price: $62.41
  • Acropol

    Acropol
    Popularity: #103 of 365 hotels
    0.1 miles away | Avg. price: $101.17
  • Baby Grand Hotel

    Baby Grand Hotel
    Popularity: #22 of 365 hotels
    0.1 miles away | Avg. price: $147.74
  • 2Fashion House

    2Fashion House
    Popularity: #315 of 365 hotels
    0.1 miles away
  • Alma

    Alma
    Popularity: #75 of 365 hotels
    0.1 miles away | Avg. price: $56.12

Athens Travel Experiences

Where have you been lately?

Share your travels with friends & family

Free travel blog
Sign up for a free travel blog

Traveler Photos of Athens

View of the city Side of the Erechtheion, which is part of the Acropolis. a bit more of delphi area Church
 See all photos in Athens »