Athens is the capital of Greece and one of the rare places in the world where you can witness ancient history. Athens has been inhabited for more than 3,000 years, and it’s the place to be if you want to learn about ancient history and culture. Just like many other European metropolises, it has plenty of exciting museums you can visit. Here are our favorites.
Acropolis
You should absolutely rush to the Acropolis to see this amazing testimony to ancient times. The Acropolis Museum holds many items from different eras, like the Mycenaean era and Early Christian times.
Benaki Museum
The famous Benaki Museum holds one of the most impressive private collections in the whole country. You can see entire preserved rooms there, like bedrooms from an 18th-century mansion that shows how life once was.
National Archaeological Museum
Learn about our world by browsing through 11,000 exhibits that cover all aspects of ancient Greek culture, history, and art. If you want to see everything, make sure you have at least two days for exploring.