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Earthquake
In September 1999, the strongest earthquake in a century rocked Athens, send-
ing buildings tumbling and, in the National Archaeological Museum, shattering
fragile pots and frescoes. About half the museum was subsequently closed to the
public, but reopened with most of the objects restored in 2004.
Tip:
There's so much to see here that it makes sense to go twice - and to in-
vest in one of the short informational guide books available at the museum.
Tip:
There is an atrium café inside the museum and a larger café out front.
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