The Museum of Cycladic Art usually holds its temporary exhibitions here. The building, designed by 19th century German architect Ernst Ziller, is without doubt one of the finest examples of neoclassical architecture to be seen anywhere in Athens. [1 Irodotou • Tel.: (+30) 210-722.8321]
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The influence of Cycladic art still resonates today: it might be 5,200 years old, but it’s still modern. Scholars attribute this to its anthropocentric character, reflected in the perfection and proportions of its forms, as well as to its simplicity and sense of austerity conveyed by the materials used. Cycladic art is believed to have inspired 20th century modern art. Enjoy a wonderful coffee at the museum’s atrium café after your visit. [4 Neofytou Douka (main building) • Tel.: (+30) 210-722.8321-3 • www.cycladic.gr]
This is one of the most important museums in the world, dedicated to Byzantine and post-Byzantine art and culture. Its collections comprise 25,000 artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the 20th century. [22 Vassilissis Sofias • Tel. (+30) 213-213.9500 • www.byzantinemuseum.gr]
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) (54 Souidias • Tel. (+03) 213-00.02.400, www.ascsa.edu.gr ) and the British School at Athens (52 Souidias • Tel.(+030) 210-72.10.674, www.bsa.ac.uk), with their internationally respected scholarly libraries, are located in beautiful complexes surrounded by lush gardens on Souidias street. The ASCSA’a Gennadius Library (61 Souidias), an architectural gem and a trove of information, is open to the public.
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The original neoclassical building that houses the museum was built in 1895 and donated to the Greek state by Antonis Benakis in 1931, along with his collections. Here visitors can see 40,000 works of art that record the history of the Hellenic world in a spectacular panorama. [1 Koumbari & Vassilissis Sofias • Tel.: (+30) 210-367.1000 • www.benaki.gr]
The impressive Evripidis gallery is housed in a beautiful mansion from 1930, it is expected to host both established and up-and-coming artists.
[10 Irakleitou • Tel.: (+30) 210-361.5909]
Kalfayan Galleries, located in an elegant modern building, which has represented great foreign names. [11 Haritos • Tel.: (+30) 210-721.7679 • www.kalfayangalleries.com]
Skoufa Gallery opened in 1981 and is committed to promoting the polymorphic character of art in the contemporary age. [4 Skoufa • Tel.: (+30) 210-364.3025 • www.skoufagallery.gr/en/]
One of the galleries that enhance Kolonaki’s reputation as a hub of the arts. [20 Solonos & Voukourestiou • Tel.: 210-361.2050]
Athens’ posh Kolonaki district is not only a place for socializing and high-end shopping, but also a place for culture and art lovers to seek refuge from the hustle and bustle of the capital, since many museums and art galleries are housed in the area.
We urge you to spend your morning visiting one of them and later you can always grab a bite to eat or coffee to drink at one of the numerous cafés in the area.
The Museum of Cycladic Art usually holds its temporary exhibitions here. The building, designed by 19th century German architect Ernst Ziller, is without doubt one of the finest examples of neoclassical architecture to be seen anywhere in Athens. [1 Irodotou • Tel.: (+30) 210-722.8321]
© Clairy Moustafellou
The influence of Cycladic art still resonates today: it might be 5,200 years old, but it’s still modern. Scholars attribute this to its anthropocentric character, reflected in the perfection and proportions of its forms, as well as to its simplicity and sense of austerity conveyed by the materials used. Cycladic art is believed to have inspired 20th century modern art. Enjoy a wonderful coffee at the museum’s atrium café after your visit. [4 Neofytou Douka (main building) • Tel.: (+30) 210-722.8321-3 • www.cycladic.gr]
This is one of the most important museums in the world, dedicated to Byzantine and post-Byzantine art and culture. Its collections comprise 25,000 artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the 20th century. [22 Vassilissis Sofias • Tel. (+30) 213-213.9500 • www.byzantinemuseum.gr]
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) (54 Souidias • Tel. (+03) 213-00.02.400, www.ascsa.edu.gr ) and the British School at Athens (52 Souidias • Tel.(+030) 210-72.10.674, www.bsa.ac.uk), with their internationally respected scholarly libraries, are located in beautiful complexes surrounded by lush gardens on Souidias street. The ASCSA’a Gennadius Library (61 Souidias), an architectural gem and a trove of information, is open to the public.
© Clairy Moustafellou
The original neoclassical building that houses the museum was built in 1895 and donated to the Greek state by Antonis Benakis in 1931, along with his collections. Here visitors can see 40,000 works of art that record the history of the Hellenic world in a spectacular panorama. [1 Koumbari & Vassilissis Sofias • Tel.: (+30) 210-367.1000 • www.benaki.gr]
The impressive Evripidis gallery is housed in a beautiful mansion from 1930, it is expected to host both established and up-and-coming artists.
[10 Irakleitou • Tel.: (+30) 210-361.5909]
Kalfayan Galleries, located in an elegant modern building, which has represented great foreign names. [11 Haritos • Tel.: (+30) 210-721.7679 • www.kalfayangalleries.com]
Skoufa Gallery opened in 1981 and is committed to promoting the polymorphic character of art in the contemporary age. [4 Skoufa • Tel.: (+30) 210-364.3025 • www.skoufagallery.gr/en/]
One of the galleries that enhance Kolonaki’s reputation as a hub of the arts. [20 Solonos & Voukourestiou • Tel.: 210-361.2050]
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