Greek cruiser Georgios Averof, Maritime museum ship in Palaio Faliro Municipality, Greece
Georgios Averof is an early twentieth-century armored cruiser now moored as a museum ship in Palaio Faliro, with several exhibition rooms displaying naval equipment and artifacts. The decks and cabins are open to visitors and show original items from the vessel's active service years.
Built in Livorno between 1908 and 1911, the cruiser led Greek fleet operations during the First Balkan War and contributed to control of the Aegean. After the end of its active service, the ship opened as a floating museum in 1984.
The name honors benefactor Georgios Averof, who donated the ship to the Greek Navy and remains present in visitor memory today. Onboard, guests see original cabins where officers and sailors lived, as well as gun positions that were manned during combat deployments.
The ship lies near Athens and offers tours in several languages, with an elevator available for guests with limited mobility. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear, as some decks have steep stairs and metal steps.
As the last surviving armored cruiser of its construction type worldwide, the ship represents a rare example of early warship engineering. In 2017, it briefly returned to the water and took part in a special exhibition.
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