Benaki Museum

Antonis Benakis, born in Alexandria in the late 1800s, was the son of a politician. Antonis Benakis gave the country one of its greatest museums in 1930. It has three stories and displays flawless and rare gems from the Bronze Age to World War III. The Byzantine icons and huge collection of Greek regional costumes are stunning. You may also see the whole dining rooms of Macedonian houses, replete with elaborate and complex woodwork and paintings. Benakis' acute eye has even made the agricultural instruments on the exhibit appear gorgeous.

The Benaki museum's diverse collection of exhibitions, which includes Classical Greek treasures, provides spectators with a variety of topics to ponder. The museum's hours of operation have been extended as an extra incentive. It should be noted that the museum has two additional main departments, one for modern art at 138 Pireos Street and the other for Islamic art in Keramikos. Other tiny museums include The Ghika Gallery, Mentis Passementerie, Toy Museum, and Yiannis Pappa Studio. A 25 Euro admission charge is good for three months. Benaki Institution is a renowned Greek museum that should be on your museum visit list.

Location: Koumpari 1, Athens, Attica 10674

Website: benaki.org