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National Archaeological Museum vs Arch of Hadrian
National Archaeological Museum and Hadrian's Arch are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, National Archaeological Museum is the choice of most professionals compared to Hadrian's Arch. National Archaeological Museum scores 97 with endorsements from 9 publications like Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
National Archaeological Museum
Concierge
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Patission 44, Athens 10682, Greece
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Concierge
"The National Archaeological Museum is newly (post-Olympics) renovated and a must-see."
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Don't miss the curiously haunting 14th-century B.C. golden Mask of Agamemnon.
Fodor's
"Artistic highlights from every period of its ancient civilization, from Neolithic to Roman times, make this a treasure trove beyond compare."
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The museum's most celebrated display... the stunning gold treasures
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the world’s most important museums, the National Archaeological Museum houses the world's finest collection of Greek antiquities."
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i
Allow plenty of time to view the vast and spectacular collections
Travel + Leisure
"Perhaps the second most important venue for diligent tourists (after the Acropolis)."
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Afar Magazine
"If you're traveling to Athens because you're interested in the ancient sites, this is a must see place."
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Arch of Hadrian
Fodor's
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Michelin Guide
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Frommer's
On Leoforos Amalias, Athens, Greece
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Fodor's
"One of the most important Roman monuments surviving in Athens, Hadrian's Arch has become, for many, one of the city's most iconic landmarks."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hadrian erected it in AD 132, probably to commemorate the consecration of the Temple of Olympian Zeus."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Hadrian's gate (from 131 A.D.) separated the Greek town from Hadrian's new Roman town."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A great admirer of Athens and its culture, Hadrian contributed to embellishing the city with numerous buildings."
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Frommer's
"The Roman emperor Hadrian built a number of monuments in Athens, including this enormous triumphal arch with its robust, highly ornamental Corinthian columns"
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