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9. WAR MUSEUM
A lengthy display of warfare in Greece, beginning with prehistoric battle-axes, run-
ning through Alexander the Great's battle plans and the Greek War of Independence
to the present. The Saroglos collection includes medieval swords, Renaissance foils
and duelling pistols, engraved Turkish scimitars and samurai blades. Unfortunately,
accompanying information is scarce and only in Greek. (For further details see
War
Museum
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10. NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Greece's most important art gallery, showing the greatest works of Greek artists.
Masterpieces by El Greco (known in his homeland by his true name, Domenikos
Theotokopoulos) are the highlight of the collection. Hosts major travelling exhibi-
tions.
Vas Konstantinou 50 • 9am-3pm Mon & Wed-Sat; 10am-2pm Sun • Adm
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