Athens

Are you wondering where to stay in Athens? One of the hotels near Acropolis might be ideal. Centrally located, and near the major sites, here are 10 of the best hotels in Athens near the Acropolis Museum. Where to Stay in Athens Athens is quite a large city, but most of the main attractions for … Read more

The Epigraphical Museum in Athens is a very specialised museum, which is unlikely to appeal to most tourists or even locals. As part of my project to visit every museum in Athens though, I of course had to see what it was all about! Here’s what I thought. Epigraphical Museum in Athens This is going to … Read more

The Museum of the Athens-Piraeus Electric Railways is a museum dedicated to the history of the Athens-Piraeus railway. Located in Piraeus railway station, it offers free admission, and is open Monday to Friday between 09.00 and 14.00. Read the full article below. Electric Railways Museum of Athens Piraeus Anyone with an interest in railways or the metro … Read more

The Averof Museum is a floating naval museum in Athens. This armoured cruiser  was the flagship of the Hellenic Navy for the first half of the 20th century, and was involved in many significant naval battles. Decommissioned in 1952, it was later restored as a floating museum, and is now anchored at Palaio Faliro. The Averof Museum … Read more

The National Glyptotheque Museum in Athens houses a collection of modern Greek sculpture. Based in a unique location on a former ‘Army Park’, it is something of a hidden oasis right in the middle of Athens. Read on to find out about what you can expect to see, and why it makes a good place to spend a pleasant afternoon. The National … Read more