Railway Museum of Athens, Railway museum in Sepolia, Greece
The Railway Museum of Athens is a railway roundhouse displaying steam locomotives, passenger cars, scale models, and equipment used in railway operations. The collection spans multiple exhibition rooms filled with machinery, printing presses, work tools, and historical documents from Greece's rail network.
The museum was founded in 1978 and opened to visitors in 1979, preserving railway technology from Greece's modern history. The collection extends back to the 1800s and documents how the country's rail network grew over time.
The museum displays everyday items from railway life such as uniforms, tickets, and old photographs that show how people traveled and worked. These objects give a sense of the importance railways held in Greek life.
The museum is located in the Sepolia area of Athens and operates during weekday hours, offering free admission and guided visits. Visitors should check opening times in advance to ensure guided tours align with their visit.
The museum preserves a smoking car from a former Sultan's palace and a royal wagon, showing how nobility traveled in the 1800s. These rare vehicles offer a glimpse into how the wealthy journeyed during that era.
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