National Archaeological Museum
museum · Athens · Greece
- Address
- 28is Oktovriou 44, 106 82 Athens
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About
Greece's largest archaeological museum, with the gold Mask of Agamemnon and masterpieces of ancient sculpture.
Good to know
- Allow two to three hours; check the opening days.
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