Where is the National Archaeological Museum of Athens?

Where is the National Archaeological Museum of Athens?

The Archaeological Museum of Athens: The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is located in Patission Avenue, close to Omonoia Square. The first Greek archaeological museum was established in 1829 on Aegina island by the Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias.

Where is the Acropolis Museum located?

Athens, Greece
New Acropolis Museum, museum in Athens, Greece, built to house the archaeological remains of the ancient Acropolis site that were formerly housed in the original Acropolis Museum (first opened in 1876).

Is the National Archaeological Museum Athens Open?

Tuesday – Friday: 9am – 8pm. Saturday and Sundays: 9am – 4pm. Closed: 25 and 26 December, 1 January, 25 March and 1 May.

How long does the National Archaeological Museum in Athens take?

It needs no more than 60 minutes and it is a quite unique museum, regarding Byzantine icons and iconography.

Where is the Antikythera mechanism located?

National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Antikythera mechanism
Writing	Ancient Greek
Period/culture	Hellenistic
Discovered	1901 Antikythera, Greece
Present location	National Archaeological Museum, Athens

How many archeological museums does Greece have?

100 archaeological museums
There are more than 100 archaeological museums in Greece.

Is the Parthenon part of the Acropolis?

Parthenon, temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century bce and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”).

Is the Acropolis in Athens Open?

The Athens Acropolis is open from 08:00 AM to sunset, every day of the week.

What is the biggest museum in Greece?

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens
The Collections of the Museum The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art.

How much is a ticket to National Archaeological Museum Athens?

Entrance fees are 5 euros (less than $6) per person for visitors 18 and older; free admission is offered on select days. Guided tours are also available, starting at 50 euros (about $54) for groups with one to five people. On-site facilities include bathrooms, a garden, a cafe and a gift shop.

Is the Antikythera mechanism real?

Antikythera mechanism is believed to be the world’s oldest computer. The mechanism has been described as an astronomical calculator as well as the world’s first analogue computer. It is made of bronze and includes dozens of gears.

What is written on the Antikythera mechanism?

The mechanism has a wooden casing with a front and a back door, both containing inscriptions. The back door appears to be the “instruction manual”. On one of its fragments is written “76 years, 19 years” representing the Callippic and Metonic cycles. Also written is “223” for the Saros cycle.

How to get to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens?

How to get to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens: The best way to get there is by metro, by car it is difficult to find a parking space in the central area. The nearest metro station is Victoria (line 1).

What does the National Archaeological Museum pay homage to?

The National Archaeological Museum pays homage to 1821. Loading…. The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art.

Why visit the National Archaeological Museum?

A photographical tour. The National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece with some of the greatest collections of antiquities in the world. The museum was established in 1829 to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece and has operated from its neo-classical home in Athens since 1889.

How many days a week is the museum open?

The museum is one of the few open 7 days per week (with the exception of public holidays) and during the summer months opens from 8:00am to 8:00pm.