Museum of Anthropology, Athens

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The Museum of Anthropology, University of Athens is an educational museum in Athens, Greece. It was founded at the University of Athens in 1886. ()

Coordinates: 37°59'3"N, 23°46'2"E

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Ζωγράφου (Γουδί)Athens Greece

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Museum of Anthropology – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Byzantine and Christian Museum, Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium, Athens War Museum, Badminton Theater.

1.4 miSW
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
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Sizable concert hall with performances
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Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Goudi Olympic Complex, Athens
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0.6 miN
Skyscraper
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~1820 ftW
Tower
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Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Anthropology?

Nearby attractions include Marika Kotopouli Museum, Athens (9 min walk), Athens Towers, Athens (9 min walk), Ampelokipoi, Athens (11 min walk), Badminton Theater, Athens (12 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Anthropology by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Anthropology:

Bus

Νοσοκομειο Παιδων • Lines: 140, 230, 622, 815 (3 min walk)
Μιχαλακοπουλου • Lines: 230 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Αμπελοκηποι • Lines: 14, 3 (9 min walk)
Athinaion • Lines: 3 (9 min walk)

Metro

Ambelokipi • Lines: Μ3 (15 min walk)
Panormou • Lines: Μ3 (17 min walk)