Best of ATHENS
The 5 Best Sights & Galleries in Athens
Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular sights & galleries in Athens.
National Archaeological Museum
Neoclassical museum of Ancient Greek art & archaeology, with sculpture, metalwork, vases & jewelry.
“Ranked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (38069 reviews).”
Benaki Museum
Former family mansion of an art collector, with displays on Greek culture from prehistory onwards.
“Ranked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (7824 reviews).”
Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
Art gallery designed by architect I.M. Pei, with works by artists including Picasso, Monet & Degas.
“Ranked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.9/5 rating on Google Maps (5936 reviews).”
Acropolis Museum
Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.
“Ranked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (82946 reviews).”
Byzantine & Christian Museum
Museum displaying frescoes, paintings, sculptures & artifacts from as far back as the 3rd century.
“Ranked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (4966 reviews).”