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Tourist Attractions > Europe > Greece > Ethnikó Archaiologikó Mouseio (National Archaeological Museum of Athens) | |
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Ethnikó Archaiologikó Mouseio (National Archaeological Museum of Athens) Description The most important museum in Athens, the National Archaeological Museum houses one of the richest collections of Ancient Greek art in the world. Completed in 1899, the collection includes artefacts from all periods of Ancient Greek civilisation. It is particularly well known for objects found at the ancient city of Mycenae, including the Mask of Agamemnon, gold vases and elaborate weapons. The museum also has a large collection of Cycladic art on display, as well as the Statue of Poseidon, the Helène Stathatos Collection of gold jewellery which dates from the ancient and Byzantine worlds. Transportation Air: Athens International Airport. Rail: Underground: Victoria. Road: Bus: Museum Bus Stop. Car: B8A towards Athens, then signs for the city centre. Contact Addresses Ethnikó Archaiologikó Mouseio, Patission 44, Athens 10682, Greece Tel: (010) 821 7717 Website: www.culture.gr Greece - Map 
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