Athens

The Jewish Museum of Greece was established in Athens in 1977. Its purpose, is to preserve the traditions and culture of the Greek Jewish community.   Athens Jewish Museum A visit to the Jewish Museum in Athens, reveals a little known history of Jews in Greece that stretches back over 2000 years. From the Romaniote Jews in … Read more

The Destroyer Velos D-16 is a floating museum, operated by the Hellenic Navy, and focusing on the struggle of the Greek people against the military junta. Velos Destroyer Museum Ship The Destroyer Velos D-16, is one of two floating museums owned by the Hellenic Navy. It is also, to my best knowledge, the only museum in … Read more

The Benaki Museum is considered to be one of the best museums in Athens. It has a diverse collection of artefacts and exhibits, all laid out in chronological order. For visitors spending just a few days in Athens, it is the perfect place to soak up some Greek history and culture. Read on to find … Read more

The Museum of Greek Gastronomy in Athens opened in June 2014. It aims to showcase Greek cuisine by explaining cooking methods using local products. Set in a renovated neo-classical 19th century building, it is the only museum of its kind in Athens. Museum of Greek Gastronomy in Athens The food in Greece is one of the … Read more

Technopolis is a well known venue for cultural shows, exhibitions and concerts in the Gazi area of Athens. It is also home to the Industrial Gas Museum. The Technopolis Industrial Gas Museum This museum gives a fascinating insight into a short lived technological period. It helped transform Athens from pre-independence ramshackle village, to  a modern city.  Before … Read more