4.6 ·
Head out to the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, a small gem near the port. Stand face to face with ancient bronze statues and ship remnants in calm, airy galleries.
Full description
This small museum in Piraeus holds a surprisingly strong collection of ancient material tied to the port and its surroundings. The standout is a group of original Greek bronze sculptures, including the Apollo of Piraeus and a bronze Athena, which are rarely preserved elsewhere.
Open, airy galleries also show stone sculpture fragments and remnants of ancient ships. Reviewers call it an underrated gem and good value, noting that an hour of close looking is plenty.
Its Piraeus location suits a half-day outside central Athens.
This small museum in Piraeus holds a surprisingly strong collection of ancient material tied to the port and its surroundings. The standout is a group of original Greek bronze sculptures, including the Apollo of Piraeus and a bronze Athena, which are rarely preserved elsewhere.
Open, airy galleries also show stone sculpture fragments and remnants of ancient ships. Reviewers call it an underrated gem and good value, noting that an hour of close looking is plenty.
Its Piraeus location suits a half-day outside central Athens.
Duration
1h
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Intensity
Easy pace
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This museum is definitely an underrated gem in the Athens area. There are multiple massive bronze statues, remnants of ancient ships, and stone sculpture fragments. I am very glad that I visited, and recommend a visit if you are looking to escape Athens and already checked out the archaeological museum downtown. Be…
Garret Girmus
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