The Benaki Museum is the must-see of Athens’ private museums, with a superb collection and a great café-restaurant on the terrace.

There is also an excellent gift store with a delightful range of quality prints, jewellery, ceramics and books. It also stocks some exquisite religious icons.


Established in 1930 , this building houses Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times, an extensive collection of Asian art, hosts periodic exhibitions and maintains a state-of-the-art restoration and conservation workshop.