Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Athens

Name: Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
Address: 12 Kallisperi N., Athens, 117 42, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0922 1044

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Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum is a museum in Athens, Greece, created by the renowned Greek jewellery designer Ilias Lalaounis. The ILJM is located near the Acropolis, at the corner of Karyatidon and Kallisperi streets. It comprises 50 collections of a total of over 4,000 jewels and small ornaments dedicated to the history and art of jewellery making. The permanent exhibition displays more than 3000 pieces designed in the period 1940–1992. ()

Local name: Μουσείο Κοσμήματος Ηλία Λαλαούνη Coordinates: 37°58'9"N, 23°43'36"E

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12 Kallisperi N.Αθήνα 1 (Μακρυγιάννη)Athens 117 42 Greece

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+30 21 0922 1044

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Nearby attractions include: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum open?

Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 3 pm
Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, Athens (1 min walk), Choragic Monument of Nikias, Athens (2 min walk), Peplos Kore, Athens (3 min walk), Mourning Athena, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum:

Metro

Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (5 min walk)
Syngrou-Fix • Lines: Μ2 (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

Αγιοσ Ιωαννησ • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (5 min walk)
Άγιος Ιωάννης • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (5 min walk)

Bus

Μακρυγιαννη • Lines: 040, 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 227, 790, Α2, Α3 (8 min walk)
Συγγρου • Lines: 227 (8 min walk)

Tram

Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (9 min walk)
Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (9 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (31 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (33 min walk)