Gounaropoulos Museum, Athens

#134 among attractions in Athens

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Gounaropoulos Museum is located in Athens, Greece. Founded in 1979, it belongs to the municipality of Zografou and aims to present and promote the work of the painter Giorgos Gounaropoulos. The museum is housed in the artist's home and atelier, and contains 40 oil paintings and drawings, the artist's personal belongings and archive. Guided tours and educational programs are offered, and a variety of art exhibitions, lectures and other cultural events are hosted. ()

Local name: Μουσείο ΓουναρόπουλουEstablished: 1979 (45 years ago)Coordinates: 37°58'30"N, 23°45'42"E

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6 ΓουναροπούλουΖωγράφου (Ανω Ιλίσια)Athens Greece

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+30 210 7777601, +30 210 7487657

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Gounaropoulos Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Benaki Museum, Byzantine and Christian Museum, Mount Lycabettus, Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium.

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Which popular attractions are close to Gounaropoulos Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ilisia, Athens (11 min walk), Kaisariani, Athens (13 min walk), Marika Kotopouli Museum, Athens (14 min walk), Athens Concert Hall, Athens (16 min walk).

How to get to Gounaropoulos Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gounaropoulos Museum:

Bus

3η ΙΛΙΣΙΩΝ • Lines: 220, 221 (2 min walk)
Φοιτητ.εστια • Lines: 140, 221 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Τέρμα • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)
Τερμα • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Metro

Megaro Mousikis Metro • Lines: Μ3 (15 min walk)
Evangelismos • Lines: Μ3 (21 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (27 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (29 min walk)