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Numismatic Museum vs Herod Atticus Odeon

Both Numismatic Museum and Herod Atticus Odeon are praised by writers. Overall, Herod Atticus Odeon ranks slightly better than Numismatic Museum. Herod Atticus Odeon has a TripExpert Score of 87 with endorsements from 6 publications like Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Numismatic Museum
Numismatic Museum
8 / 10
Panepistimiou 12, Athens 999-20, Greece
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Fodor's Fodor's
"In this exquisite neoclassic mansion, seemingly haunted by the spirit of the great historian, you can see more than 600,000 coins." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This magnificent neoclassical mansion is worth a visit, even if you have little interest in coins." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"It has 600,000 coins and medals, 2,000 of them gold and 4,000 of them silver." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"This museum gives the phrase “old money” a whole new meaning. Come to see currency from throughout Greek history, housed in a majestic, ornately decorated building." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The collection of coins here, dating from ancient times through to the Middle Ages, is excellent, but of more general interest is the dazzling 1881 mansion in which it's housed." Full review
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Herod Atticus Odeon
Herod Atticus Odeon
8 / 10
Odos Dionissiou Areopayitou, Athens, Greece
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Hauntingly beautiful, this ancient theater was built in AD 160 by the affluent Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Regilla." Full review
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To enter you must hold a ticket to one of the summer performances
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Excavated in 1857–58 and completely restored... performances of drama, music and dance are held here during the Athens Festival." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Completed in 161 B.C. this odeon bears the name of a rich Greek administrator of Roman origin who had it built in memory of his wife." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"An ancient showplace for a modern play." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Completed in 161 BC, this odeon bears the name of a rich Greek administrator of Roman origin who had it built in memory of his wife." Full review
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