The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world dedicated to classical antiquity. Founded in 1829 and located in an imposing neoclassical building, it houses an extraordinary collection that tells the story and art of Greek civilization from the prehistoric age to the Roman era.
Among the most famous masterpieces are the Mask of Agamemnon, found in Mycenae, the bronze statue of Zeus or Poseidon from Cape Artemisium, the statue of the Antikythera Youth, the magnificent Attic vases, and the gold treasures from the Mycenaean tombs. The museum is divided into thematic sections dedicated to sculpture, ceramics, bronzes, jewelry, and frescoes, in addition to an extraordinary collection of Egyptian and Cypriot art.
The exhibition path allows visitors to admire some of the most significant testimonies of Greek culture and mythology, offering an immersion into the history and creativity of ancient Greece.
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is a must-visit for those who wish to discover the essence of classical Greece through unique and invaluable artifacts.