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The Benaki Museum, established and endowed in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is housed in the Benakis family mansion in Athens, Greece.
attractions: Panathenaic Stadium, Athens National Garden, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Lycabettus Hill, Lycabettus Hill, ΑΤΤΙΚΑ ΠΟΛΥΚΑΤΑΣΤΗΜΑΤΑ Α.Ε., Pallas Theater, Holy Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary, Hilton Athens, Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens, restaurants: The Clumsies, Tzitzikas kai Mermigas, OVIO, Vegan Beat Athens, TGI Fridays Κολωνάκι, Aspro Alogo (i.e. White Horse) Traditional Greek Food, McDonald's Σύνταγμα, ERGON House Athens, The Greco's Project, juicygrill_Athens (downtown)
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The Benaki Museum, established and endowed in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is housed in the Benakis family mansion in Athens, Greece.
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The Benaki Museum, established and endowed in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is housed in the Benakis family mansion in downtown Athens, Greece. The museum houses Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times, an extensive collection of Asian art, hosts periodic exhibitions and maintains a state-of-the-art restoration and conservation workshop. Although the museum initially housed a collection that included Islamic art, Chinese porcelain and exhibits on toys, its 2000 re-opening led to the creation of satellite museums that focused on specific collections, allowing the main museum to focus on Greek culture over the span of the country's history. The museum's primary home is in the Benakis' house opposite the National Garden on Queen Sofias Avenue and owes its existence to the generosity of Antonis Benakis, whose family lived in Alexandria, Egypt. In 1931, the Benakis donated the family's house in Athens and their collection of more than 37,000 Islamic and Byzantine objects. More than 9,000 artifacts were added by the 1970s, which spurred donations from other sources. Benakis remained active in the museum until his death in 1954. Over the years the museum has been further endowed by various donors, and it now includes the seaside Kouloura Mansion in Palaio Phaliro, which houses the Toy Museum, the Benaki Museum of Islamic Art in the Kerameikos district, the Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas Gallery in downtown Athens, the Benaki Museum Pireos street Annex (138 Pireos street) and the Penelope Delta House in Kifissia, which houses the Historical Archive Collection.
Ngo Hai AnhNgo Hai Anh
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The Benaki Museum was established in 1930 by Antonis Benakis, a prominent Greek businessman and collector. Antonis Benakis aimed to create a museum that would showcase Greece's cultural heritage. The museum is named after its founder, Antonis Benakis. The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture features a rich and diverse collection covering various periods of Greek history. Archaeological artifacts from prehistoric times to classical antiquity. Artifacts including Byzantine icons, manuscripts, and relics from the era. Objects and artworks related to the Greek War of Independence of 1821 and the revival of Greek national identity. Ethnographic items, traditional costumes, jewelry, and everyday objects of Greek folk art. Works and items from 19th and 20th-century Greek art. Typically, the museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, with varying hours. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, as the weather is pleasant and tourist traffic is lower. Summer can be quite busy due to the influx of tourists. The museum also hosts special exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year. If you are interested in a specific exhibition or event, it is a good idea to check in advance. The Benaki Museum is an excellent choice for anyone interested in exploring Greece's rich cultural heritage.
mpampis antoniadismpampis antoniadis
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A beautifully curated collection of artefacts that encompass folk and domestic as well as fine arts, religious arts and archaeological finds. Copyrighted images I have often admired and many significant sources of historical and visual material are owned by the museum, so I was very keen to visit. It is truly very beautiful, but start on the top floor where a number of stunning full assemblages of now destroyed northern Greek aristocratic homes' reception rooms are located. A real visual treat, which if you arrive at late in the day or after exploring the rest of the museum, may leave you feeling as I did, that you had gone there first! The place is large and descending from the top floor will help. The corridors are adorned with art by philhellenes depicting aspects of the nation's revolutionary past. The breath of material is vast but requires patience and reflection. Another aspect which I absolutely loved, was the celebration of women's role in making and consolidating the diverse national attire, home decor and functional furniture (to their design and home storage needs, if not the actual manufacture) of old Greece and Greek Asia Minor.
George SfougarasGeorge Sfougaras
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This is one of the best museums in Athens you must never miss it. The location is right in the city center, the architecture is beautiful, and the staff is very friendly. The bottom floors are mostly for vases, pots, decors, etc, and the top floors have more oil paintings, clothing, instruments, furniture, and other larger and rarer items. I like the top floors more than the bottom floors. My favorites are the traditional bed settings, pillowcases with embroidery, vases, and plates with colorful paintings on them, and a bit of oriental style of folk dress. What surprised me the most was the wooden interior design which is stunning. The intricate wood carving is so impressive to look at up close. The top floor objects are mostly from the Macedonia period or in Balkan style. I recommend the tourists spare a bit more time for the top floors, especially for the clothing and the interior design. They are one of the exhibits in Athens for sure. Love this museum. Recommend it to everyone.
Etheria HEtheria H
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The traditional dresses display, some statues and the house part were interesting, but otherwise a bit boring as there wasn't much explanation of the historical background and were mostly something like "this artifact was found in xxxx and there is an xx symbol on the artifact which likely means xxx", "this painting was by xxx who used x material to paint it". Give me the juicy details, not the boring descriptions. Why was this object made and what are the implications? Why did the Greek change their clothing style? These are more interesting questions to answer than "at what year was this object made, using what material, discovered in where". I wanted a story, not a plain description of the object. I expected a "walk through Greek history" but unfortunately this just seemed like a collection of Greek artifact without a historical narrative.
Miroslav LaiMiroslav Lai
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We booked tickets online 13 euro 💶 per person. You can see museum 1,5 hours if not listen all info which can be find near some exhibits as a code which leads to audio file through your phone (if you have internet 🛜, I think museum offers it I cared less I have local Greek number). I really enjoyed it! Now a bit about the place: the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture presents the history and art of the Greek world from prehistory to the 20th century, through 6.000 objects arranged over four floors. Antonis Benakis (1873-1954) was a passionate art collector. He belonged to a cosmopolitan circle of connoisseurs and intellectuals in Alexandria, Egypt. Following his return to Athens and the death of his benefactor father Emmanuel, Antonis bequeathed to Greece his collections and parental home, which opened in April 1931 as the Benaki Museum.
Julia HellandJulia Helland
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