
4.6 ·
Discover the National Gallery, Athens' home for Greek and European art from the 1400s onward. Move through quiet renovated galleries of paintings, statues and engravings, with Konstantinos Parthenis a highlight among the Greek masters.
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The National Gallery presents Greek and European paintings, statues, engravings and installations from the 1400s to the present day. Since its renovation, it offers a calm, well-organised setting where classic Greek painters such as Konstantinos Parthenis hang alongside international names.
Reviewers enjoy discovering Greek artists in a quiet atmosphere, though a few found the layout hard to follow by genre and timeline. A visit takes about 75 minutes, and booking ahead is recommended.
The National Gallery presents Greek and European paintings, statues, engravings and installations from the 1400s to the present day. Since its renovation, it offers a calm, well-organised setting where classic Greek painters such as Konstantinos Parthenis hang alongside international names.
Reviewers enjoy discovering Greek artists in a quiet atmosphere, though a few found the layout hard to follow by genre and timeline. A visit takes about 75 minutes, and booking ahead is recommended.
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1h15
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morning, lunchtime or afternoon
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Moderate walking
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Really enjoyed visiting the National Gallery in Athens. It’s a great place to discover Greek artists, I especially loved discovering the work of Konstantinos Parthenis. The museum is calm and well-organized, with clear explanations and a smooth flow throughout the visit. Definitely recommend for both art lovers and…
Charalambos B.
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