Experts' Choice Award Byzantine and Christian Museum
What the experts agree on
This museum houses one of Europe's finest Byzantine collections, with standout icons, mosaics, and Christian art spanning the 3rd-20th centuries, presented through modern, accessible displays that make the rich history come alive.
“Here you'll find Greece's largest collection of icons—which are paintings, usually of the Holy Family and saints, characteristically done on wood.”
– Frommer's
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This outstanding museum... presents a priceless collection of Christian art from the 3rd to 20th centuries." Full review
Fodor's "One of the few museums in Europe focusing exclusively on Byzantine art displays an outstanding collection of icons, mosaics, tapestries, and sculptural fragments." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"An inspired museum laid out along modern didactic lines." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This museum boasts one of the richest collections in the world dedicated to the Byzantine Empire and the history of Christianity in the East" Full review
