Byzantine And Christian Museum

Great place to go to if you enjoy Byzantine and Christian history. This place features Byzantine art and artifacts, including coins, textiles, archaeo.. Read more »logical finds. The paintings were particularly mesmerising -- colourful and intricate, they show the strong Christian influence within the Byzantine empire. The place looks small from the outside but it had multiple basements. At least 2h is needed if you want to explore this museum in detail.

One of the best museums in Athens. Beautifully organized and displayed pieces. Tells a great story in a great environment. It's not a huge museum, so .. Read more »you don't need hours. It's definately worth a thorough visit.

A 'must visit' gem of a museum in Athens, in my opinion! I don't know why many overlook the important Byzantine Era, which was rich in art and religi.. Read more »ous expression. Anyone that appreciates early Christian history and art has to see this museum. It is also surrounded by some scenic gardens and an excellent serene outdoor cafe snack bar & restaurant situated next to them. GO!

An excellent introduction to the medieval Roman Empire which will leave you wanting more. The museum opens with the transition from antiquity into th.. Read more »e medieval period and how that was experienced in the Eastern Roman Empire, covering changing trends in arts, daily life, architecture, and most importantly in the shift from paganism to Christianity. The museum does a good job in presenting the daily Christian experience and the spiritual aspect of the new faith as opposed to covering the many controversies and Ecumenical Councils of the Church, which are essential of course to the history of the period but might not captivate an audience which generally might only have a surface knowledge of the medieval Roman Empire. The museum then transitions into presenting the administration of the empire and facets of elite culture, with an impressive chronological presentation of almost every Roman Emperor from Constantine to the Palaiologoi done in gold coins (solidi and hyperpyrons) and an exquisite chrysobull (imperial decree) from the 13th century. This is followed by presentations of Orthodox iconography, showcasing some of the most impressive icons from especially the late empire, while some aspects of the Latin Empire and Latin occupation of Greece are also presented. Here is where, at least as of August 2022, you reach the "wanting more" part, as you find yourself at the end of the museum's permanent exhibition. It was apparent that there is more of the museum which is likely going renovation or which is having its exhibits updated, but the end is quite abrupt, while the exceptional narrative structure of the museum fades away towards the end, thus leaving a visitor without prior knowledge of the medieval Roman Empire somewhat confused and not much better informed about the Empire's triumphs and tribulations from the 7th century onwards. I would still very much recommend this museum to anyone interested in the Roman Empire and especially its imprint on Greece, and the exhibits are all presented professionally in very high quality facilities.

An authentic "must" for a visit in Athens, specially for all history and art lovers. Very well organized and explained collection going through all th.. Read more »e ages of Byzantine civilisation and Greek orthodox culture. A special highlight goes to the collection of Icons spared from the iconoclast time. Strongly recommend

Very quiet and well laid out museum. Lots to see and enjoy in the museum. Just a bit of a walk away and you can see changing of the guard

Excellent museum collection, maybe the greatest around! At first I thought it would just cover the 11 centuries of the Byzantine Empire, but it had so.. Read more »me bits regarding early Christianity during Roman times, and also documentation and exhibits during the Greek revolution. The ambiance of the museum was such that really helps you immerse and enjoy the collection. Personally, it was as if i travelled back in time! And all that, for only an entrance of 8€!!! My boyfriend and I dedicated around 2 hours. We also enjoyed a limited photo exhibition that was going on, the theme was Christians of Aithiopia—it was great! Definitely recommend a visit to this museum! I’m sure I’ll be going back!

Amazing art! Very well preserved from centuries ago. I recommend the combined ticket for 15 EUR (it includes 4 museums: Archaeological, Byzantine, Num.. Read more »ismatic, Epigraphic), which I buyed on Archaeological Museum. Also, don't forget to show your ID if you are 25 (included) or below from an EU country, to get free entrance.

€8 the ticket. Definitely worth a visit. Much more to see than expected as most of the museum is below ground.

One of the most beautiful museums in Athens, we enjoyed every moment, full of history from the Byzantine period, definitely worth this conference, you.. Read more » can find items from 300 something you will not find anywhere else in the world, highly recommended for families, the staff at the museum was very friendly, admission is not very high and worth it Definitely the exhibit in the museum

Loved the well-preserved early Christian artefacts, especially the ichthys, good shepherd figure and martyr's table. Painting and murals were stunning.. Read more ». The museum is reverent, informative and beautiful.

Very expansive and educational. The way it's presented you can get very close to the paintings/murals and appreciate all the fine details. The tempora.. Read more »ry exhibit on the Battle of Lepanto was very good as well. The only issue I had was that staff was a bit rude and completely thrown off by my the U. S. Vaccination card.

Some very nice paintings, great history commentary and great selection of gold coins. Enjoyable. Some things are duplicates of other museums and it he.. Read more »lped with putting things in perspective. Some great hand written artifacts.

One of the best museums to visit! Great and informative exposition, very well organized. 10/10, I loved it to the very core.

Well presented two hour experience. Reduced rates only for EU citizens. Well organized, larger than appearing exhibit halls, mostly subterranean. Take.. Read more »s one through (in Greek and English) 2000 years of ebbs and tides of Byzantine and orthodox Christian life

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. We learned a great deal about the history of our faith and felt grateful that all of these gorgeous relics have .. Read more »been preserved and presented so thoughtfully. One of the highlights of my time in Athens! A must see :).

One third of The museum was closed off with no apparent reason. The collection is of mixed quality and importance as well. In one hour you will have g.. Read more »one through all of it exhaustively

Beautiful museum rich in history and elegantly designed for ease of the visitor. Open, self-paced, and air conditioned.

The art here is absolutely beautiful! Unfortunately the experience is destroyed by employees literally following you and watching your every move. I’m.. Read more » ok with having people standing around but they literally follow you and do not take your eyes off you. Very disappointing.

Very interesting quiet museum! Must see for those who interested in Byzantine art.

Incredibly interesting museum -a must for those interested in the history of the Byzantine Empire/Eastern Roman Empire.

Good place for half a day. Byzantine and Christian art of all ages.

Well laid out museum showing a great variety of Byzantine art.

The Byzantine and Christian Museum (Greek: Βυζαντινό και Χριστιανικό Μουσείο) is situated at Vassilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens, Greece. It was found.. Read more »ed in 1914, and houses more than 25,000 exhibits with rare collections of pictures, scriptures, frescoes, pottery, fabrics, manuscripts, and copies of artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the Late Middle Ages. It is one of the most important museums in the world in Byzantine Art. In June 2004, in time for its 90th anniversary and the 2004 Athens Olympics, the museum reopened to the public after an extensive renovation and the addition of another wing. The gallery is situated on Vassilissis Sofias Avenue 22, down the street from the Hilton Athens. It is housed in Villa Illision designed by Stamatios Kleanthis. It can be reached with the Athens Metro at the Evangelismos station.

Great history. Priceless treasures.

A fascinating insight into the Byzantine world, its faith and its art, leading to the emergence of modern day Greece. The interpretation material is w.. Read more »ell presented and easily readable, with plenty of artefacts to see. The coffee shop is pretty good too.

Excellent exciting. Very well laid out with good descriptions of exhibits.

wonderful collections of Byzantium art crafts on history. At the first floor have some exposition, at my time was one of Chinese art

Good overall experience. Nice spatial ambiance. Needs more work. Some of their employees were really rude.

A visit in time

Very interesting museum about Christian and Byzantine art and history. Wonderful collections of orthodox icons, one of the biggest in the world. Also,.. Read more » lots of cats enhance the charm of the beautiful garden.

A nice museum with a lot of information. While we enjoyed the museum, 12€ per person felt a bit much for the experience provided. There is not a lot o.. Read more »f variety in the presentation and the texts tend to stay fairly technical which is difficult to follow for someone without much background information. Since it was fairly empty employees from the museum followed our every step which also felt a bit strange.

Amazing museum. Underrated compared to other museums in Athens. Lots of information and a unique, very much appreciated way of exhibiting artworks. Th.. Read more »e additional exhibition of contemporary Japanese art was a nice bonus as well, though it was hard to find (perhaps because of the corona-measures). One slight point of critique, which goes for all Greek museums I have visited so far, is that it feels like you are being chased by the employees. Whenever you enter a room an employee stationed there not so subtly follows you around. This feels a bit weird is all.