National Historical Museum, Athens

Name: National Historical Museum
Address: 13 Κολοκοτρώνη, Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 210 3237617, +30 210 3237315, +30 210 3222266

#76 among attractions in Athens

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The National Historical Museum is a historical museum in Athens. Founded in 1882, is the oldest of its kind in Greece. It is located in the Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens, which housed the Hellenic Parliament from 1875 until 1932. ()

Local name: Εθνικό Ιστορικό Μουσείο Established: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 37°58'39"N, 23°43'58"E

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13 ΚολοκοτρώνηΑθήνα 1 (Σύνταγμα)Athens Greece

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+30 210 3237617, +30 210 3237315, +30 210 3222266

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National Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Voukourestiou Street, Ermou Street, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Stadiou Street.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Old Parliament House, Athens (1 min walk), Athens City Museum, Athens (3 min walk), Voukourestiou Street, Athens (4 min walk), Numismatic Museum, Athens (4 min walk).

How to get to National Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Historical Museum:

Bus

Εοτ • Lines: 025 (2 min walk)
Λεκκα • Lines: 100 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Συνταγμα • Lines: 1, 5 (4 min walk)
Κριεζώτου • Lines: 1, 12 (4 min walk)

Metro

Panepistimio • Lines: Μ2 (5 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (6 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (7 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (16 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (17 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (17 min walk)