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Angela Moran
at 2023 Nov 15
Angela Moran
at 2023 Nov 15
Fantastic museum with artifacts and greek cultural items. Rooftop cafe has a nice view and a limited menu.
J. Arevalo-Adam
at 2023 Nov 10
J. Arevalo-Adam
at 2023 Nov 10
The Benaki Museum collection is housed in the Benakis family mansion in Athens. The museum houses Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times. It is on par with all other museums in athens and is second to none.

The clay ladle photo is 5300-4500 BC.
The decorated round clay object is a "frying pan" 2800-2700 BC

An astute history buff will notice the river water/ marshlands that is drawn in the watercolor painting. Hint Kerameikos.

I can recommend a visit.
We enjoyed this museum experience and would recommend to visit it for everyone. Very friendly staff, rich exhibition, a lot of interesting scientific engineering examples from Ancient Greek times.
Some exhibits have interactive demonstrations.
Museum is small enough but it’s definitely worth visiting.
The most beautiful and the most spiritual place on Rhodes. It is a must-see, but first you need to take 300 steps up to the top. It is worth it! Just have a look at my photos and decide yourself.
A beautiful museum with some very interesting greek art, and some great temporary exhibitions.
The upstairs restaurant is great too, surrounded by masterpieces by contemporary artists.
Phuong Nguyen
at 2023 Nov 03
Phuong Nguyen
at 2023 Nov 03
The building is nice and well located. The museum can be better, needs more explication and lights
An absolutely amazing experience. This is exactly how a science/engineering museum should be run. The staff were enthusiastic to demonstrate how the devices work and were able to answer all the questions asked.
There were exhibits that you could interacted with, which really showed how they worked.
This is the perfect place to visit for anyone scientifically/engineering/mathematically inclined. It is great for children of all ages too.
Die Kirche liegt auf einem 300 Meter hohen Berg. Wenn man den Parkplatz über eine steile Zufahrt erreicht hat, warten noch 300 Stufen. Dafür wird man mit einer grandiosen Aussicht über weite Teile der Insel entschädigt. Zudem ist das Ganze kostenlos .
Olga Gertcyk
at 2023 Oct 17
Olga Gertcyk
at 2023 Oct 17
Had a great time at Ktima Gerovassiliou. We went on a walking tour around the vineyard, production facilities and museum with an impressive collection of corkscrews and other agricultural equipment (the tour was in Greek and English), followed by wine tasting (we went for 'craft your own tasting' option when you can select the wines you want to try) & some wine shopping.
Joan Cartales
at 2023 Oct 16
Joan Cartales
at 2023 Oct 16
If you have any interest whatsoever in anything Greek, this museum probably has something for you. It's a converted family mansion that is a beautiful piece of architecture in and of itself. The collection is huge. It has objects ranging from neolithic to the 20th century. Ceramics, textiles, jewelry, traditional costumes, farm tools, paintings, carved wood, several reconstructed entire rooms from other parts of the country, icons, it goes on and on. I spent four hours here and skimmed two of the floors to get to the neolithic cutting tool special exhibit before I pooped out. Cafè, very clean restrooms. Elevator as well as staircases. This is one of several Benaki museums in Athens. Highly recommend.
Der recht steile Aufstieg lohnt sich definitiv für diesen tollen Ausblick. Man sollte jedoch gut zu Fuß sein.
Essen und Trinken sowie Souvenirs kann in einen Shop ca mittig gelegen erworben werden. Parkplätze sind genug vorhanden.

Vorsicht vor den Ziegen, diese steigen gerne mal auf die Autos drauf um an Äste und Zweige zu kommen.
Marie
at 2023 Oct 15
Marie
at 2023 Oct 15
A friend took us to this winery. We took part in a 45-minute tour of the winery while the guide explained the origin of the winery and the winemaking process. Very interesting and educational. The winery contains its own museum as well as various sculptures by famous world and local artists. I am delighted with this place. At the end, we tasted wines and cheese on a sunny terrace with a view of the vineyards.
It's good to visit the museum after going to the archaeological sites though I found it hard to keep track of the different eras at times. It's 12€ in summer and the café and terrace are pleasant. I visited on a Saturday afternoon and although it was busy there were no queues.
Ars Longa
at 2023 Oct 08
Ars Longa
at 2023 Oct 08
Easily the best museum in Athens. Two seperate visits might be needed, so use the free entrance on Thursdays (after 6 pm) and then visit some other day as well. There’s just too much beauty to behold.
A little criticism: the info cards next to the exhibits should be renewed, they are difficult to read and all over the place. Also the audio guide English translation is incorrect on some pieces. Oh, and the cards they chose to print for the shop are really bad choices. Anyway, just go there, well worths it.
Wir sind von Kolympia hoch gelaufen. Festes Schuhwerk ein Muss. Der Untergrund ist sehr felsig. Trittsicher sollte man sein. Ab dem Parkplatz muss man noch 300 Stufen erklimmen, ab hier sind die Wege befestigt.Der Ausblick ist wunderbar. Bei gutem Wetter kann man kilometerweit in alle Richtungen sehen. Eintritt und Parken:kostenlos.
Irene R
at 2023 Oct 05
Irene R
at 2023 Oct 05
Great period costumes and byzantine icons including vestments, bishops staffs, and even altar screens that were hand carved. Must see
P. S.
at 2023 Oct 05
P. S.
at 2023 Oct 05
A stunning vineyard with exceptional views. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The tour was very informative and easy to follow. They have beautiful items in their shop as well as their wine, of course. They also sell olive oil and a sweet balsamic. Definitely worth a visit if you visit the region.
Lili
at 2023 Oct 01
Lili
at 2023 Oct 01
It's beautiful and clean but all the people are taking photos (it's forbidden though) and this way you can't observe the object. The description of a piece of art is only understandable for those who knows the Greek mythology and the architecture technical words. The terrace is nice plus the excavation area is cool to check.
One of the best museums I ever visited.
This museum has a vast collection of vases, statues, and many other artefacts.
I recommend anyone who comes to Athens to visit this place.
They have a shop and a cafe down below.
I recommend.
We spent around 3 hours.

12€ during summer and 6€ during winter, but check the website, because there are days and special occasions with free entrance..

It is worth a visit and captures the entire ancients history of greece with marvellous exhibits.
Neil
at 2023 Sep 24
Neil
at 2023 Sep 24
We visited here on our short stay in Athens and it’s definitely worth it. It’s only 3 floors and in the basement they have the excavated town, which is super interesting. Buy your tickets online and this will save you time in the queues. It isn’t a big museum, in a good way, so it doesn’t take long to go round. But some of the artefacts are so old, it’s super fascinating. The view of the Acropolis is also fantastic
Erin Cadwalader
at 2023 Sep 23
Erin Cadwalader
at 2023 Sep 23
We popped in here during the recent torrential rains, because it started to pour while we were in the National Gardens and it hadn't been on my radar, but it's a fantastic collection with a lot of information. And after two weeks of looking at Greek antiquities, there was still a lot to see and love that was different from what we'd seen other places. Give yourself a few hours though, we couldn't see it all in the 2 hours we had before they closed.
Fantastic time visiting all the beautiful exhibits. It was very well organised but disappointed that this was the only museum in Greece which, as a disabled person, made my assistant pay€12 for his ticket. Otherwise, it was perfect.
This holy monastery on top of the hill is a nice walk from where you have a beautiful view of the surrounding area. But first you have to climb 300 steps. There is a book on the top where you can write down your wish as a keepsake.
This is a must visit destination when on the island of Rhodes. I recommend going early (0800) before the temperature rises and to enjoy the natural beauty with a lot less people. Drive all the way to the top just past the restaurant and park when you see the clearing. You will most likely see a few goats but they are harmless except for their smell. Take a bottle of water and begin the steady climb to the top. There are many places to stop, rest and enjoy the views. When you reach the monastery there are 360 degree views of the eastern side of the island. Please make an offering and light a candle before entering to see the icon.
I just had a short visit intend to return soon then will give a update. Visit was fantastic no bags allow inside. No problem they have a holding cell for it😁. Don't leave your phone you need it to take photos. I really enjoyed it and was surprised by the volume of the little I've see.
We had an amazing time at this museum ! It was both fun and educational, providing a fantastic blend of history and hands-on experiences. The interactive exhibits and games were a highlight, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of ancient Greek innovation. the museum guides are knowledgeable, offering clear explanations and captivating demonstrations. Their passion for the subject matter was contagious, making the visit unforgettable. It strikes a perfect balance between learning and having fun, making it an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
A museum you need to visit. Very interesting and some top pieces in their collection. Also nice that students don't pay anything if they are from the EU ( in all museums in Athens) A little bit party Thatcher the walk direction through the different spaces isn't clear.
An amazing experience. We had visited many of the archaeological sites where these items came from so it brought to life the richness of past civilizations. The treasures from the burial sites is particularly impressive. We had a guided tour but we need to go back to spend time to really study the wealth of culture in this fabulous museum.
Es gibt zwei Parkplätze, einer weiter unten, wer mutig ist kann weiter zum zweiten Parkplatz fahren. Hier gibt es ein Restaurant in dem man sich Getränke kaufen kann, leider keine Toilette vorhanden, Küche gibt es auch keine. Es folgen über 300 Stufen mit unterschiedlicher Höhe und Länge, man sollte also noch einigermaßen fit zu Fuß sein. Oben angekommen erwartet einen eine tolle Aussicht auf die Insel und das Meer und eine kleine Kapelle, die Toiletten waren hier ebenfalls geschlossen.
We went 6 of September and outside was big line but we wait maybe 10 min tops to get inside and buy the ticket (12 euros 💶). It has 2 floors and in the basement you can find cafeteria(you can enter also from 2 floor and enjoy the view of very pretty cute small garden where people sit, talk and enjoy their food and coffee ☕️) and gift store 🏬 Museum itself very nice but not big so I think you will spend 2 hours tops there! All well organized and clean :) outside you can find small park with lots of green parrots 🦜:))))
We went to this museum and we loved it. There’s lots of works, different rooms and everything is properly explained. The installations are correct, even though the exposition route can be a little difficult to follow. However, if you are looking forward to learn about both art and handicraft in different ancient periods, I would recommend it a hundred percent!
Michael Scott
at 2023 Sep 06
Michael Scott
at 2023 Sep 06
This is a very nice museum.🤩
Very open. Able to handle many people at once.👍🏻 Beautiful displays.

Very clever how it is laid out. Especially the third floor which highlights the upper fresco of the Parthenon. You can walk around the whole outside of the fresco just above eye level while looking out the window at the actual monument!

Very clever. Very well done!
And when you are finished inside you can go outside and around the path to the left and it will take you underneath the museum 😲 to the ruins beneath the floor that you see when you enter.
Emma Ostermeyer
at 2023 Sep 05
Emma Ostermeyer
at 2023 Sep 05
I would definitely recommend stopping here before or after visiting the Acropolis! I loved seeing the Caryatids. There are also great views of the city if you go up towards the restaurant. (If you want to skip lines and get inside quicker, you can order tickets online).
Fun and educational place to spend the morning with the family in Athens. Interesting and interactive. Many games and models to show you how the technology worked in Ancient Greece. Museum guides are very helpful with explanations and demonstrations.
Our nice running trip to the hill. We ran from our hotel in the morning and really enjoyed the way up the hill. Finis coronat opus: 300 steps as the cherry on the top of the cake. Very nice place with Genius Loci. The outlook from the hill is breathtaking.
Steven Moore
at 2023 Sep 04
Steven Moore
at 2023 Sep 04
An Amazing Museum ! We took the short walk down from the Parthenon. Built on top of ruins , which you can view from catwalks . You have to leave the museum and enter from the left side .
The museum is 1st class and has a nice restaurant. FYI ...No drinking fountains, and if you use the elevators, they are a bit confusing . They don't all go to all the floors .
Incredible history and artifacts ! A must-see . Very enjoyable.
Very spacious museum with beautiful artefacts and insightful historical information provided. We took our time to go through the galleries and after a couple of hours we had done only about half the museum. We were not handed a map at the entrance so you may try to get one if possible; in particular because there are some corners of the museum that seem quite hidden, like the one of Athena that is worth seeing. From the museum you can access the garden to have a break at the cafeteria.
lap-hung
at 2023 Aug 30
lap-hung
at 2023 Aug 30
I really love this museum, good location, great ancient art and a fantastic building! I booked tickets via an app and entry in the early morning at about 9am. It was not crowded so I could see the Greek art details slowly. Do not forget to visit the basement where full of wells and can see the entire plan for the place.
Ωραιότατο. Πωλούνται και βιβλία του Μυριβήλη εκεί.
Looks amazing. Next time we come when it’s open, not a Tuesday
Nice to see ancient Roman buildings in the middle of the city.
The Roman was something out of history itself, well preserved and incredibly breathtaking to look at. However, it is currently closed for renovations so we could not walk inside, still 5 stars because being closed for renovation does not ruin the experience! Highly recommended!
Greg Barnett
at 2023 Aug 12
Greg Barnett
at 2023 Aug 12
We were on a Mediterranean cruise and decided to do Athens on our own. We got a transfer from the port to Athens with no specific plans. The we arrived about 8:30am. The line to the Acropolis was extremely long. We noticed the museum across from the Acropolis entrance and decided to go, and I’m sure glad we did. We waited about 15 minutes for the museum to open. The artifacts on exhibit were incredible. We spent about 2 hours but could easily have spent a half day. The museum has a restaurant where we had a very good sandwich and beer. It is recommended that you do the museum before going to the Acropolis and I would agree for a different perspective. The museum is definitely worth seeing while in Athens.
Anand
at 2023 Jul 30
Anand
at 2023 Jul 30
It’s a very good museum. The museum feels very open even when there are large crowds in there. I would recommend to use a tour to go through the museum as they will curate the history well. Otherwise you will be only looking at statues without context. There is a large portion of the Parthenon on the third floor which should not be missed. You will also get a good view of the Parthenon from this floor. The museum is well built with some archaeological ruins beneath the museum floor which can be seen though then glass flooring. Overall a great visit. Again make sure to use a tour guide so that you can understand what you are viewing and opportunity to skip the line.
Great vineyard experience!!!
Visit the wine museum with a unique collection of winery machinery !!!
Have a walk in the vineyard or taste some wines! You can taste the hole red or white series of the firm with some appetizers!
The view of the see & Olympus Mountain is stunning !!!
Do not miss it !
Plenty of parking, friendly staff, best time to visit by sunset!
Enjoy!!!
This time my trip to Athens left the impression on me the museum of Ancient Greek Technology. May be some people think that museums are not very interesting, but I think quite the opposite. When you visit a museum, the gates to the temple of ancient times and art open for you. I was impressed by the unique creations of the human mind and their hands. I advise everyone to visit this museum for both adults and children (the children will discover where the origin of computers and other games came from), because it intellectually enriches your inner world, broadens your horizons, introduces you to the beautiful, allows you to experience involvement in the world and time.
To my l pleasant surprise, the guides are very young. They did their work (especially Dimitris) with such love and enthusiasm, that they left a huge impression on me.
Charles
at 2023 Jul 23
Charles
at 2023 Jul 23
Incredible museum filled with tonnes of information and historically significant statues and artifacts. I highly recommend the audio exhibit tour, which lets you have an audio guide at your own pace.

My favourite section was the top floor where you get to walk around the facade of the Parthenon. They've done a great job giving you a feeling of how it would have been in its prime. The cafe is great as well. Definitely a must visit in Athens before climbing the Acropolis
Thalia Alex
at 2023 Jul 22
Thalia Alex
at 2023 Jul 22
Amazing museum, the architecture and design are magnificent. It is built over the ancient ruins of the town,which you can see it from above through the glass panels as you walk through as well.
Huge collection of artifacts, all showcased elegantly.
The staff are helpful even at the busiest of times.
The whole building is made out of glass which gives amazing views to Athens town and the Acropolis.
There's a great view of the Parthenon from level 3 and from the Cafe which has indoor and an outdoor patio.
A must see before heading up the hill to the Acropolis!
Jane N
at 2023 Jul 16
Jane N
at 2023 Jul 16
Large museum in an old mansion with plenty of interesting pieces. Focus is on Greek history and culture. There’s a cafe on the top floor but the service is poor. Took me about 2 hours to visit the permanent exhibition.

There seems to be a QR code for an audioguide for certain pieces.
Taniyyus Syed
at 2023 Jul 14
Taniyyus Syed
at 2023 Jul 14
Look at the rare finds and artifacts of ancient Greece. Timeless pieces of history preserved go your pleasure.
Come and absorb as much of it as possible. Items on display dates as far back as 3200BC.
The museum is not so big, and in summer time it’s quite hot inside. Inside you’ll see many greek inventions, but the girls who are there can present you the story behind each invention, really cool.
Quite interesting. Right in the centre of the city. They seem to be making major rejuvenation of the site with new materials
Dimitri Balidis
at 2023 Jul 04
Dimitri Balidis
at 2023 Jul 04
A must visit in Athens! I’d say, even for people not visiting museums on a regular it is worth to visit this museum!

There is a big area underneath the building itself, which you can have a look at for free.

The single ticket for the museum itself is 15 Euros.

There are 3 floors full of old ancient tools, vases, figures, statues, parts of pillars. It’s an amazing collection of antique parts they’ve found and reconstructed.

It’s also worth mentioning they’ve set all the parts in the same way the old Parthenon is constructed. So on the top floor you will find all the parts from the roof of the Parthenon. This was stunning, to see how wide the roof was and how big the parts and monuments were.

We visited the museum on a Friday late afternoon around 5pm (open until 10pm on Fridays), there was no waiting line on the ticket booth. But we saw lot of people waiting in a long queue on Sunday early afternoon, be aware of that!

We had a look at a lot of things and it took us around 2 hours for it.
We felt this winery has the best setup for visitors we have ever experienced. The guided tour is exceptionally well designed (and short of wine making jargon). The tasting (see photo) is a flavor experience. The setting of the winery and vineyard is beautiful. The modern art dispersed through the vineyard is tasteful. The experimental vineyard is a great experience if you are into grape varieties. The winery’s museum is the best estate museum I have seen so far (ok, Mouton Rothschild’s museum in Pauliac is also quite good). And the personnel is very knowledgeable and helpful. Don’t miss visiting this winery if you happen to be in the area and like wine.
Such a cool piece of history to visit and view for free!
Kristina Giora
at 2023 Jun 19
Kristina Giora
at 2023 Jun 19
A must see museum with multiple collections dating from the ~2500BC - to recent years.. you can also see couple collections from the Byzantine era. Also the bundling where the collection is housed is beauty of its own neoclassical marvel
Beautiful roman forum but there is more to be uncovered or restored maybe in the future years!
Amazing museum, extremely friendly stuff, here you can receive all the knowledge about Greek inventions , try by yourself how they function. You can also see the oldest musical instruments, inventions used in army and daily life and be surprised by different facts 🤩 Also you can purchase books in different languages so the knowledge you obtained will stay with you.
Museums like this are amazing and give you a real insight in to Ancient Greece and it’s incredible technology. This is a must do when in Athens as sometimes certain tours don’t go into detail about each bit of advancement and technology. Loads of hands on activities and video representations and staff are very friendly and willing to answer questions!
One of the best designed wineries in Greece! Perfect location, excellent tours and a fantastic wine-tasting experience afterwards!
kamalesh kamal
at 2023 May 18
kamalesh kamal
at 2023 May 18
One of the best museums I visited! The best of Athens, more than the Acropolis or anyother museum. It got a lot of art works. So many artistic collections. Definitely would take 2-3 hrs. Fortunate to have a free visit for the international museum day. Walkable from Syntagma Metro.
When we visited here, it was closed due to restorations. However we could see it from the street side. Some biblical scholars believe it is the market place which is mentioned in the book of Acts 17:5 (NT), that apostle Paul and his companion was greatly pursecuted. Worth visiting if you're interested in the history.
Amazing archeological site from Roman centuries by night. At the center of the town. There is parking area in front of the ruins.
Recommended.
A hidden gem near Thessaloniki. I’m surprised more people haven’t found out about this place (but also glad). We have visited twice and both experiences were awesome. The first time (September 2021), we did the tour and then tasted some vintage wines. The second time, we sat outside, had some great cheeses and cured meats, and tried some more wines. The charcuterie is out of this world, the options were fantastic (ask for the holzhofer, you won’t be able to find it anywhere else in Greece except a small deli in Athens). The space is beautiful. Just vines everywhere, a really peaceful winery. The wines are amazing, and we loved how many vintage wines you can taste. The staff is very knowledgeable and they helped us a lot both times. I can’t wait to show this place to more people!
Chris Ratcliffe
at 2022 Apr 24
Chris Ratcliffe
at 2022 Apr 24
A vast museum cataloguing almost every facet of Greek life. Probably worth visiting in two sessions (or more), as it's such a large museum. The café on the top floor has a stunning view.
A jewel winery 20' away from Thessaloniki. The estate is located on the top of hill outside from Epanomi, with great 180° view of Thermaikos gulf, and surrounded by 200 acres or 800.000m2 of vines. Within the estate you can find a cafe-restaurant with glass walls (to enjoy the view) and a fabulous wine museum which among all its exhibitions includes also an enormous corkscrew collection of more than 2.500 pieces. The estate offers tours for the winery and the museum. Congratulations to our estate's guide for his thorough knowledge!
Άψογο μέρος αξίζει να πάει κάποιος εκεί
This whole site is a must see it really does put the evolution of the parthenon into context and the exhibits are fab. Cafe has super views and really good food and drinks.. photo is taken from inside..
well maintained nice building
Nice historical pieces in this place.
Y.H.
at 2019 Jun 07
Y.H.
at 2019 Jun 07
Very nice building beside the Acropolis museum.
S T
at 2019 Apr 21
S T
at 2019 Apr 21
Beautiful architecture
BHV
at 2018 Aug 31
BHV
at 2018 Aug 31
I feel Delhi has better metro now
Der Bau des neuen Akropolis - Museums wurde im Jahr 2007 fertig gestellt. Das Akropolis-Museum hat heute eine Gesamtfläche von 25.000 Quadratmetern und eine Ausstellungsfläche von über 14.000 Quadratmetern. Der Eintritt kostet im Mai 2018 – 5 Euro
I love greek