National Glyptotheque, Athens

Name: National Glyptotheque
Address: Πάρκο Στρατού, Athens, 115 25, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0770 9855

#123 among attractions in Athens

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National Glyptotheque is a sculpture museum located in Athens, Greece. It is an annex of the National Gallery of Greece. The museum was established in 2004 and became the first National Glyptotheque of Greece. It houses a permanent collection of Greek sculpture from the 19th and the 20th centuries and temporary exhibitions, mainly of sculpture. The museum is based in two buildings of the former royal stables and a surrounding area of 6,500 m2, situated at the "Alsos Stratou" in Goudi. ()

Established: 2004 (20 years ago)Coordinates: 37°59'12"N, 23°46'43"E

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Πάρκο ΣτρατούΖωγράφου (Γουδί)Athens 115 25 Greece

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+30 21 0770 9855

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National Glyptotheque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Badminton Theater, Goudi Olympic Complex, Apollo Tower, Athens Towers.

~1080 ftW
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Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Goudi Olympic Complex, Athens
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Skyscraper
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City, Area
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1.3 miS
Universities and schools
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32 min walk • The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, usually referred to simply as the University of Athens, is a public university in Athens, Greece.
~690 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Goudi, Athens
4 min walk • Goudi is a residential neighbourhood of Athens, Greece, on the eastern part of town and on the foothills of Mount Hymettus.
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Ampelokipoi, Athens
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Glyptotheque open?

National Glyptotheque is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Glyptotheque?

Nearby attractions include Goudi, Athens (4 min walk), Badminton Theater, Athens (6 min walk), Erythros Stavros, Athens (15 min walk), Museum of Anthropology, Athens (17 min walk).

How to get to National Glyptotheque by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Glyptotheque:

Bus

Εθνικη Γλυπτοθηκη • Lines: 140, 242 (4 min walk)
Νοσοκομειο Αεροποριασ • Lines: 140, 242, 409 (5 min walk)

Metro

Katehaki • Lines: Μ3 (13 min walk)
Ethniki Amyna • Lines: Μ3 (24 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ερυθροσ Σταυροσ • Lines: 14, 3 (20 min walk)
Irmastan • Lines: 14, 3 (21 min walk)