One of the Best museums in the World
National Archaeological Museum (Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο)
Why locals love it
The National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world. One of the rarest bronze works preserved is the statue of Zeus or Poseidon that was retrieved from the seabed off Cape Artemision on Euboea and depicted either Zeus holding the thunderbolt or Poseidon carrying his trident.
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Why you should visit it
The National Archaeological Museum is one of the must see spots in Athens. It houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity.
Special tip
The Thera Room Boxing Children Fresco The rarest bronze statue of Zeus or Poseidon
Mon: 13:00-20:00
Tu-Su: 09:00-16:00