Home to a remarkable collection of over 25,000 artifacts, the Byzantine and Christian Museum offers a profound journey through the spiritual and artistic heritage of Greece, spanning from the 3rd to the 20th century A.D. Its halls house an extraordinary array of early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval and post-Byzantine treasures, each echoing the faith and artistry of centuries past. Among the museum’s highlights are the intricate reconstructions of early Christian churches and beautifully preserved mosaic floors, cared for in the museum’s esteemed conservation department.
For those with an interest in Athens’ historic churches, the museum provides a fascinating introduction through its collection of sacred icons, ecclesiastical relics, and architectural fragments. The building itself holds its own story – once the residence of the eccentric French-American philhellene, the Duchess of Plaisance. Inspired by the ideals of the Greek War of Independence, her vision shaped the structure’s unique design, blending European elegance with neoclassical Greek spirit.
For those with an interest in Athens’ historic churches, the museum provides a fascinating introduction through its collection of sacred icons, ecclesiastical relics, and architectural fragments. The building itself holds its own story – once the residence of the eccentric French-American philhellene, the Duchess of Plaisance. Inspired by the ideals of the Greek War of Independence, her vision shaped the structure’s unique design, blending European elegance with neoclassical Greek spirit.
HOURS
Mondays 09:00 - 14:00
Wednesdays to Sundays 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesdays closed
Stop: ΡΗΓΙΛΛΗΣ (RIGILLIS) , Distance: 0.11km
