Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
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Epigraphical Museum
MUSEUM
This 'library of stones' houses an important collection of Greek inscriptions detailing offi-
cial records, including lists of war dead, tribute lists showing annual payments by Athens'
allies, and the decree ordering the evacuation of Athens before the 480 BC Persian inva-
sion.
(
210 821 7637;
www.culture.gr
;
Tositsa 1, Exarhia;
8.30am-3pm Tue-Sun;
Viktoria)
Top Tips
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Arrive early in the day or late in the evening to beat the rush.
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Allow plenty of time: with 8000 sq m of exhibition space, it could take several visits to appreciate the museum's
vast holdings, but it's possible to see the highlights in a half-day.
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Exhibits are displayed largely thematically. For more information get an audioguide.
Take a Break
The
museum cafe
in the basement extends into an open-air internal courtyard. Or nip outside for coffee at
La Fa-
vorita
(Tositsa 8, Exarhia; Viktoria) , an airy cafe around the corner.
For a meal, the best bet is to head into Exarhia, to a place like Yiantes (
Click here
)
for fresh modern Greek food
with a glass of wine.
