Top Things to do in Attica
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Attica, Greece
Discover the best top things to do in Attica, Greece including National Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, Goulandris Museum of Natural History, Vorres Museum, Acropolis Museum, Museum of Olympiacos, Bouboulina's Museum, Perama Cave, Lazaros Koundouriotis Mansion (National Historical Museum), Kouvoutsakis Art Institute.
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1. National Archaeological Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,806 reviews
Reviewed By tashak574
An extensive and fascinating museum with many unimaginable finds. It can be an overwhelming experience even with several wings closed. The collection shed a great deal of insight on the various movements in design during Greek history and shared really fascinating and well kept artifacts from points we learn about in history class. We’re talking arrow heads from the battle of Marathon. It’s a good time.
2. Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By permia
It was absorbing moving around the splendid array of artefacts from antiquity. Funerary stelae and sculptures abound and reflect the reverence accorded to this seminal life event. Many stone reliefs are to be seen. A Greek pursuing a wounded Amazon who's bearing a shield is cogent, as are those of a Priest and Priestess in ritual attitude and the narrative of a Dispute between Apollo and Herakles. Herakles with a quadriga of chariot pulled by four horses is wonderful. That portraying three nymphs in motion is another highlight. The Piraeus Apollo in bronze is a prized sculpture and is the earliest known life-size depiction dating from around 525 BCE. It is accompanied with slightly later fine bronzes of Athena and Artemis.
3. Goulandris Museum of Natural History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
All ages can spend a fun afternoon learning about dinosaurs and fossils in this interactive museum.
Reviewed By El1Chr - Larnaca, Cyprus
This is a wonderful building in Kifissia which you should definitely visit. The museum has amazing exhibits. The lady at the reception is very kind and informative. Dining in the museum's restaurant, you will enjoy a great meal. Also the staff that will serve you are very kind.
4. Vorres Museum
5. Acropolis Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36,780 reviews
Modern, uptodate building on the foot of the Acropolis housing important ancient Greek statues and much more
Reviewed By Bugster111 - Chattanooga, United States
a stunningly beautiful museum with the unique properties of being able to see the ancient excavations underneath through the glass floor while also being able to have an exquisite view of the acropolis through the glass walls. Turning your attention inwards will allow you to see stunning pieces of art/history.
6. Museum of Olympiacos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Olympiacos was founded in 1925 in Piraeus and is the largest multi-athletic organization in Greece and one of the largest in the world, with activities in 17 different competitive departments. The Museum is in the Football Stadium and opens on Tuesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday 10:00-18:00, Wednesday 12:00-20:00 and Sunday 10:00-16:00. On matchdays it closes 2 hours before kick-off. Tours of the Museum and the Stadium George Karaiskakis are available, for groups and individual visitors after booking.
7. Bouboulina's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 509 reviews
Due to current Coronovirus restrictions we are sadly unable to offer our usual guided tours - instead visitors are given leaflets (English or Greek) with detailed information regarding the exhibits. Staff are of course available to answer any questions you may have. The number of people allowed in the Museum at any given time has been reduced in order to comply with the social distancing measures. We will resume our guided tours as soon as the restrictions are lifted. Bouboulina’s Museum is family-owned and since opening in 1991 has been visited by over 500,000 people, who have been moved by the fascinating story of this heroine of the Greek War of Independence. .**Also available are leaflets with Bouboulina's story only , in Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Reviewed By Costas_Aquarius - Greece, null
Bouboulina's Home. A fantastic place. Very informative, very touching. True Greek History, bravery, inspiration for all.
8. Perama Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By 15westniner - London, United Kingdom
These caves are outstanding and well worth a visit. We were fortunate in arriving shortly after a tour had set off so were able to catch them up. No photography allowed but I’m not sure a camera could capture the sheer scale of the caves. The tour guide explained everything in Greek and then in English so very helpful for us. The caves are cleverly lit and whilst there are lots of steps the walkways are well laid out and easy to negotiate. An absolute must to visit if you are in the area, you cannot help but be filled with a sense of awe and amazement.
9. Lazaros Koundouriotis Mansion (National Historical Museum)
10. Kouvoutsakis Art Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By vasilisk814 - Athens, Greece
Having visited the Gallery a few months ago, I left myself astonished and more than thrilled with the entire ambience. It is a very elegantly designed and at the same time minimally decorated art place, located in the Northern subs of Athens with lots of artcrafts, original paintings from famous moderns as well as older European artists and artpieces waiting silently and patiently for the visiting admirers to be left with open mouths! It's a must and highly recommended both for art experts and ordinary people to come along and dedicate 1 hour of their lives to get lost in that ''ocean'' of fine art! Most importantly, there is free entrance for everyone!
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