Jewish Museum of Greece, Athens

Name: Jewish Museum of Greece
Address: Νίκης 39, Athens, 105 57, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0322 5582

#81 among attractions in Athens

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Jewish Museum of Greece is a museum in Athens, Greece. It was established by Nicholas Stavroulakis in 1977 to preserve the material culture of the Greek Jews. ()

Local name: Εβραϊκό Μουσείο Ελλάδος Established: 1977 (47 years ago)Coordinates: 37°58'22"N, 23°43'60"E

Address

Νίκης 39Αθήνα 1 (Πλάκα)Athens 105 57 Greece

Contact

+30 21 0322 5582

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Voukourestiou Street, National Garden, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arch of Hadrian.

~1550 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Voukourestiou Street, Athens
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, Voukourestiou Street epitomizes luxury and exclusivity, offering a shopping experience that caters to those with a penchant for high-end fashion and refined tastes. This prestigious shopping district is renowned for its array of designer...
~1360 ftE
Scenic park with archeological remains
National Garden, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the National Garden offers a verdant retreat from the bustling cityscape. This lush park, spanning about 15.5 hectares, is a haven for locals and tourists alike, seeking solace amid its leafy avenues and peaceful pathways.
~1300 ftNE
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens
7 min walk • In the heart of Athens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a solemn memorial to the unidentified soldiers who have given their lives for Greece. This revered monument is located in Syntagma Square, before the Hellenic Parliament building.
~1040 ftS
Ancient monumental arched gateway
Arch of Hadrian, Athens
6 min walk • The Arch of Hadrian, an emblematic monument of ancient architecture, stands as a historical gateway in the heart of Athens, Greece. Erected in the 2nd century AD, this arch was constructed to honor the Roman Emperor Hadrian, a benefactor and admirer of the city.
~1260 ftS
Ruined temple completed under Hadrian
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens
7 min walk • The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, stands as a colossal tribute to ancient Greek architecture in the heart of Athens, Greece. Once one of the largest temples in the ancient world, its construction spanned several centuries, beginning in the 6th...
~1130 ftSE
Grand 1880s hall with Olympic history
Zappeion, Athens
6 min walk • The Zappeion is a grandiose neoclassical building nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, surrounded by the lush greenery of the National Gardens. This historic edifice, completed in 1888, was designed by the celebrated Danish architect Theophil Hansen and stands as a...
~1700 ftW
Memorial
Peripatos, Athens
9 min walk • Nestled on the historic slopes of Athens' Acropolis, the Peripatos is a lesser-known treasure that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the ancient world. This ancient pathway, whose origins date back to classical times, snakes around the base of the Acropolis...
~1150 ftSW
Landmark monument in a small square
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens
6 min walk • The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the prize in the dithyramb contest of the City Dionysia in 335/334 BCE, of which performance he was liturgist.
~1220 ftNW
Landmark 19th-century cathedral
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Athens
6 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation popularly known as the "Mētrópolis", is the cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all Greece.
~1580 ftSW
Ancient tiered performance arena
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
8 min walk • The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
~1610 ftW
Archaeological site
Pandion, Athens
8 min walk • The Sanctuary of Pandion is the name sometimes given to the remains of a building located in the south-east corner of the Acropolis of Athens. Its foundations were found during the excavations for the construction of the Old Acropolis Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jewish Museum of Greece open?

Jewish Museum of Greece is open:

Monday 9 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 2 pm
Thursday 9 am - 2 pm
Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Jewish Museum of Greece?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Greek Folk Art, Athens (2 min walk), Frissiras Museum, Athens (2 min walk), Hellenic Children's Museum, Athens (3 min walk), Plaka, Athens (5 min walk).

How to get to Jewish Museum of Greece by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewish Museum of Greece:

Bus

Φιλελληνων • Lines: 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 209, 227, 790 (1 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: 209 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Φιλελληνων • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 15, 2, 4, 5 (1 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (2 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (5 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (8 min walk)

Metro

Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (6 min walk)
Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (9 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (20 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (22 min walk)