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BENAKI MUSEUM

Noted for its vast array of discerning objects, the Benaki Museum also sells copies of much of what it has on exhibition like reliefs & sculptures, jewelry and ceramics. It also offers a children’s corner that allows tots to learn at their own speed, while the adults are free to peruse the museum in peace.

THE ADDRESS

Benaki Museum
Agia Sofias & Koumbari Street 1
10673 Athens (Greece)
Tel. +30 210 - 3671000

HOW TO GET THERE

BY ATHENS METRO: 3 (Blue Line), Station "Evangelismos"

BY BUS: 022, 060, 200, 203, 204, 211, 214, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 231, 235, 408, 419, 601, 603, 622, 815, Á5, Ã5, Å5È, Å6, Å7

TROLLEY: 3, 7, 8, 13

BY FOOT: Follow Vasilis Sofias Avenue up from Syntagma Square, past the Parliament on its left. After 400 meters, turn left to Koumbari Street. You will find the Benaki Museum at your left hand side.

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