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Explore Byzantine and Christian art and heritage.
The Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens offers a comprehensive collection of over 25,000 artifacts spanning the Byzantine and post-Byzantine periods. The museum showcases religious artifacts, frescoes, icons, and textiles from the 3rd century AD to the late Byzantine period. Its location in an elegant villa adds to the ambiance, making it a perfect destination for history and art enthusiasts. The museum's extensive collection provides insight into the religious and cultural history of Greece and the broader Byzantine Empire.
Vasilissis Sofias Avenue 22, Athens 106 75, Greece
Best visited in spring for pleasant weather and fewer crowds