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Historic Museums & Castles

Discover six remarkable sites in Attica that highlight Greece’s archaeological significance and military history. From the Acropolis’s ancient temples and the Acropolis Museum’s extensive artifact collections to the Byzantine architecture of Kaisariani Monastery, and specialized museums in Marathon and Eleusis preserving sacred relics and regional history. The Floating Navy Museum Georgios Averof offers a unique glimpse into early 20th-century naval warfare aboard a preserved cruiser.

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Acropolis

Ancient citadel featuring iconic Greek temples and ruins, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Acropolis Museum

Archaeological museum showcasing ancient Greek artifacts and sculptures from the Acropolis site, including pieces from the Parthenon. The museum is noted for its modern, minimalist architecture by Bernard Tschumi and Michael Photiadis.
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Kaisariani Monastery

The Kaisariani Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery built on the north side of Mount Hymettus, near Athens, Greece.
Tomisti / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Archaeological Museum of Marathon

The Archeological Museum of Marathon is a museum in Marathon, Attica, Greece.
Zde / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Archaeological Museum of Eleusis

This archaeological museum is located at a legendary site where Eleusinian mysteries, ancient religious rites, took place.
Iantomferry / CC-BY-3.0
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Floating Navy Museum Georgios Averof

This pre-WW1 cruiser drives you back to 20th century and shows all the warship technology and living conditions. Explore it piece by piece.
Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Historic Museums & Castles
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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