National Archaeological museum, Athens
Athens - a city steeped in history.
A city soaked in history, those wishing to get a true sense of culture while on a trip to Athens should stop off at the city's National Archaeological museum.
Housed in a neoclassical building of the end of the 19th century, the Oktovriou Patission-based museum features a number of permanent collections offering tourists an insight into the Greek capital's rich past.
The Prehistoric collection includes works from the various civilisations that helped develop the country thousands of years ago such as Mycenaean and Cycladic peoples.
In addition, the Sculptures Collection tracks the evolution of the art of statue making.
Meanwhile, there are also areas dedicated to metalwork and pottery.
The museum also includes a library, conservation laboratories and a lecture hall, while a number of temporary exhibitions take place throughout the year.
However, don't let your break in Athens stop there, as visitors looking to get around the city should head to Syntagma Square.
In addition to being surrounded by a number of historic attractions such as the tomb of the unknown soldier, the plaza is also a terminal for tram and bus services which run through Athens.
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03.08.2007.