Theocharakis Foundation, Art and music foundation in Kolonaki, Greece
Description
The Theocharakis Foundation is an art museum and cultural center housed in a 1920s building in central Athens. The space contains exhibition galleries, a lecture hall for performances, a cafe, and a bookshop all in one location.
History
The foundation was established in 2004 by Basil and Marina Theocharakis and opened to visitors in 2007. The building itself came from an earlier era and was adapted for its current cultural purpose.
Culture
The foundation regularly presents art exhibitions and music performances shown together in the same space. Visitors experience here a connection between visual works and live shows that gives the place its distinctive character.
Practical
The center is located at the corner of Vasilissis Sofias and Merlin Street in the Kolonaki neighborhood, easily reached by public transport. The site has parking available and is well-designed for visitors with limited mobility.
Did you know?
The interwar building was designed by architect Vassilis Tsagris and shows the architectural style of that period. Its rooms were deliberately chosen for combining art exhibitions with music events.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Athens Municipality).
Old Royal Palace
156 m
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens
193 m
National Garden of Athens
226 m
Hotel Grande Bretagne
252 m
Numismatic Museum
312 m
Iliou Melathron
309 m
Syntagma Square
313 m
Museum of the History of the Greek Costume
297 m
Embassy of France, Athens
34 m
Syntagma Metro Station Archaeological Collection
290 m
Andreas Syggrou Mansion
116 m
Numismatic Museum of Athens
310 m
Italian Embassy, Athens
103 m
Rentis mansion
34 m
Deligiorgis mansion
149 m
Benaki Museum - The Ghika Gallery
198 m
Theatro Athinon
252 m
Pallas Theatre
301 m
Bust of Aristotle Valaoritis
332 m
Bust of Ioannis Kapodistrias, Athens
330 m
Square of the Unknown Soldier
229 m
Statue of Charilaos Trikoupis, Parliament
231 m
Syntagma Square
272 m
Syntagma Square
322 m
Syntagma Metro Station, Amalias Avenue at Parliament
267 m
Hellenic Parliament
157 m
Building of Egyptian embassy in Greece
145 m
Former Foreign Press Association building, Athens
273 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes