Athens
Benaki Museum
Toys and weapons under one roof
1 Koumbari street & Vas. Sofias avenue
Athens, 106 74
Nearest Train: Metro Lines 2 &3: Syntagma Station
Phone: +30 (0)210 367 1000
Fax: +30 (0)210 367 1063
Website | EmailEight thousand years of Greek history come alive. Enjoy prehistoric works of art, rare manuscripts, Byzantine icons, historic weapons and paintings. The greatest attraction is the reconstructions of 18th and 19th century living. The museum also features a Childhood and Toy Department (with 15,000 historic games and children’s items from around the world), a Chinese Art Department (with ceramics as old as 4,000 years) and a Coptic Art Department where displays include rare textiles from Egypt. A museum shop and a roof garden with a restaurant are available to visitors
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