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Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

Where: In the central suburb of Makrigianni, at the base of the Acropolis

Why Go: One of the few museums in the world dedicated to contemporary jewellery and decorative arts

We Loved: The visionary collections inspired by modern technology, astronomy, nature and medicine

Restaurants

Upscale restaurants in Athens

If you want to turn up the ante on your food experience, here’s our pick of the best upscale restaurants in Athens. Athenian chefs seem to be getting much more in tune with their culinary roots and the shift could very well be inspired by the high-quality local produce available. The restaurants listed below have…

Acropolis Museum Events Underground Excavation

EVENTS AT THE ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

Where: Acropolis Museum

When: February & March 2020

Why Go: See one of the world's greatest museums

Ancient Epidaurus Theatre Programme Tickets

Travel Tips

Getting to the ancient theatre of Epidaurus from Athens

Visiting the Epidaurus theatre is an absolute highlight and particularly when there is a performance scheduled. There are daily buses that can take you direct or via the pretty town of Nafplion. Buses depart from the bus depot located in Kifissos. Special bus timetables operate to co-ordinate with theatre performances.

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7 things you must see at the National Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece with some of the greatest collections of antiquities in the world. The museum was established in 1829 to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece and has operated from its neo-classical home in Athens since 1889. There are over 11,000 exhibits dating as far back as the Neolithic…