National Archaeological Museum of Athens
Greece's largest archaeological museum, in central Athens, holding treasures from across the country and many periods. Highlights include the gold mask from Mycenae, the Antikythera mechanism, and bronze statues recovered from the sea, such as the Artemision god.
- Where
- Athens, Attica, Greece
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 37.9892, 23.7322
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Open LOQAH when you are at National Archaeological Museum of Athens. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Attica volume with your photos and a note.
Near National Archaeological Museum of Athens
Mount Lycabettus 1.5 km
A limestone hill that rises about 277 metres above central Athens, topped by the small white chapel of St George. A funicular and footpaths lead up to a wide view of the city, the Acropolis and the sea.
Syntagma Square 1.5 km
The central square of Athens, facing the Parliament building. Soldiers in traditional uniform guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier here, and a changing of the guard takes place on Sundays at 11 am.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens 1.6 km
The main church of the Greek Orthodox archbishop of Athens, built between 1842 and 1862 in Byzantine style. It stands in Mitropoleos Square and holds relics of saints and the tombs of patriarchs.
Hadrian's Library 1.6 km
The ruins of a library and cultural centre built by the emperor Hadrian around 132 AD, near the Monastiraki area. A long wall with columns at the front still stands beside the old Roman Agora.
Monastiraki 1.6 km
A flea market neighbourhood in the old town of Athens, below the Acropolis. Clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores fill its lanes, and it is one of the main shopping districts of the city.
Stoa of Attalos 1.7 km
A long two storey colonnaded building in the Ancient Agora, first built in the 2nd century BC. It was rebuilt in the 1950s and now houses the Museum of the Ancient Agora.
Tower of the Winds 1.7 km
An octagonal marble tower in the Roman Agora, built in the 1st century BC as a water clock, sundial and weather vane. Each side is carved with a figure representing one of the eight winds.
National Garden of Athens 1.8 km
A public park of 15.5 hectares in the centre of Athens, behind the Greek Parliament building. It was known as the Royal Garden until 1974 and has shaded paths, ponds and a small botanical museum.
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Questions
Where is National Archaeological Museum of Athens?
National Archaeological Museum of Athens is in Athens, Attica, Greece. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Mount Lycabettus (1.5 km), Syntagma Square (1.5 km), Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (1.6 km).
How do I get the National Archaeological Museum of Athens stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at National Archaeological Museum of Athens and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Attica volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to National Archaeological Museum of Athens before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Attica volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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