The Jewish Museum of Greece
5 expert reviews
“Before World War Two, Athens—and Greece—had a vibrant Jewish community.”
– Frommer's
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Here you will find maps showing the locations of Jewish communities in the Roman and Byzantine empires."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This place is about that venerable currency, the drachma, with some especially beautiful banknotes from the mid-20th century. Temporary exhibits often focus on the artists involved."
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Frommer's
"The most impressive exhibit preserves the bema (pulpit) and Torah from the Patras synagogue, which the Germans razed...bits and pieces of daily life and religious ceremonies including wedding photos"
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Labels are available in English and the small shop has books, postcards, and replicas of religious objects for sale.
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