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Benaki Museum

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 132 attractions in Athens
Traveler Description: A collection of ancient and modern Greek visual culture housed in an elegant, newly renovated building.
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Attraction type: Art museum
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 1, Koumbari str & Vas. Sofias av. Athens 106 74
Greece
Tel: 01-367-100030-210 367 1000
Fax: 30-210 367 1063

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Reviews of Benaki Museum

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5 of 5 stars
San Pedro, CA
Jun 8, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

The Benaki Museum was a wonderful way to spend a few hours in Athens. The museum was full of ancient Greek costumes, everyday wear, and artifacts. I found it so interesting to see the evolution of Greek clothing, from the noblemen, queens and kings, down to everyday clothing. Their attention to detail was exquisite, especially in the royalty's clothing. The... more

Jun 3, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

It is not one of the biggest museums, you would see. Nonetheless, the number and quality of the items on display is great. In the museum, you see arteficates of Athens during different period. I was really impressed by the religious section, in particular the iconoghraphy. Furthermore, go to the cafeteria for a wonderful view of Athens. more

5 of 5 stars
Dallas, TX
Aug 13, 2006
13/16 found this review helpful

Absolutely fabulous museum of the Greece culture and history from begining until present! We stayed for 4 hours and still didn't see it all! We had dinner on the rooftop patio and it was great and inexpensive. It was full of locals and we seemed to be the only Americans. Only problem was that they didn't start serving until 9:00... more

5 of 5 stars
Columbia, South Carolina
Oct 12, 2005
14/16 found this review helpful

One of Europe's best "small" museums. Gorgeous paintings, and traditional costumes. Two rooms with superb woodwork from 19th century greek mansions. The cafe has view of the Acropolis! Don't miss it. more

Jun 20, 2005
13/14 found this review helpful

fabulous museum, with great medieval collection--religious art and also clothing, furniture. Also great classical period artifacts. The museum is in what used to be a gorgeous private home in athens. Also, great cafe for snacks--outside balcony. more

Jan 29, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

Un des rares musées que je connaisse où il soit agréable, toujours intéressant de venir et revenir pour y découvrir... more

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Benaki Museum Address

1, Koumbari str & Vas. Sofias av., Athens 106 74, Greece
Tel: 01-367-100030-210 367 1000 Fax: 30-210 367 1063