National Historic Museum, Historical collection museum in central Athens, Greece
The National Historical Museum displays artifacts, documents, and artworks chronicling modern Greek history from the fall of Constantinople through World War II.
The museum building, constructed between 1858 and 1875, functioned as the Old Parliament House until 1935 before becoming the museum's permanent location.
The exhibition rooms contain traditional Greek regional costumes, historical paintings, manuscripts, and personal items belonging to significant figures from Greek history.
Located at 13 Stadiou Street, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 08:30 and 14:30, with guided tours available upon request.
Room 9 contains maritime exhibits from the 1821 Naval Struggle, including navigation instruments, ship models, and naval combat documentation.
Location: Regional Unit of Central Athens
Accessibility: Niedostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
Address: ΜΕΓΑΡΟ ΠΑΛΑΙΑΣ ΒΟΥΛΗΣ ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΚΟΛΟΚΟΤΡΩΝΗ, Stadiou 13, Athina 105 61, Greece 105 61
Opening Hours: Wtorek-Niedziela 08:30-14:30
Phone: +302103237617
Website: http://nhmuseum.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.97759,23.73282
Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:17
Athens offers numerous locations for photography that range from ancient structures to modern urban spaces. The Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus rank among the city's most significant archaeological sites, while neighborhoods like Plaka and Anafiotika provide narrow streets and traditional architecture that contrast with the modern metropolis. Lycabettus Hill and Areopagus Hill offer elevated viewpoints over the city and its ancient ruins. Markets like Varvakios, squares such as Monastiraki and Syntagma, and museums including the National Archaeological Museum and the Benaki Museum document different aspects of Greek history and culture. The Panathenaic Stadium and Zappeion Hall showcase neoclassical architecture from the 19th century, while the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center represents contemporary design. These locations provide different perspectives on a city whose history spans more than 3,000 years.
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