Art and Culture in Athens

A gem for art lovers visiting Athens, the National Museum of Contemporary Art addresses some of the biggest issues of our time through the works of leading international and modern Greek artists

Opera House, National Library, Mediterranean garden, favourite escape of Athenians and much more… the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is a modern cultural gem of Athens

Housed in one of Athens’ most beautiful neoclassical mansions, the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture contains a unique collection of artwork and other exhibits from the very dawn of Greek history to the creation of modern Greece

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus has been staging musical and theatrical performances – on and off – for two full millennia but audiences have never stopped being inspired by the iconic setting at the base of the Acropolis

With paintings by prominent Greek artists, the stunningly refurbished National Gallery of Athens is a must for art lovers visiting the city, tracing the evolution of modern Greece through art.

Having hosted the original modern Olympic Games in 1896 and been the site of athletic and cultural events in antiquity, the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens is packed with fascinating history and continues to be a part of the daily lives of Athenians

Just a short drive from Athens is the 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the sea god himself, with an aura (and sunset) that continues to captivate visitors

Taking a walk around Athens is like visiting an open-air museum, with some of the most impressive ancient Greek monuments appearing at every turn. So put on a comfy pair of shoes and let’s set out to discover all those must-see Athens landmarks

A gem of a museum – and a dream that was more than 30 years in the making – allows us to enjoy the biggest names in Contemporary Art under one Athens roof.