National Gallery - Alexandros Soutzos Museum
What the experts agree on
Greece's premier art museum showcases four centuries of Greek art across three floors, from post-Byzantine icons to contemporary works. Natural light floods the galleries, and rotating exhibitions keep the collection fresh.
“Greece's premier art gallery exhibits a stunning collection.”
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"Collections of Greek painting and sculpture... are always on display, but popular traveling exhibitions enliven The National Gallery of Art." Full review
"Greece’s national art museum presents a rich collection of Greek art spanning four centuries from the post-Byzantine period." Full review
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"Admire the famous Angels' Concert by Greco, post-Byzantine Cretan icons (notably from the 17C)." Full review
"Facade that allows natural light to illuminate exhibits and offers visitors a glimpse of the city at every corner. You could spend hours exploring the three floors charting the evolution of Greek art"
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