The Islamic Art Museum in Athens is a stunning cultural institution that showcases the rich history and beauty of Islamic art. The museum is home to a vast collection of artifacts, including ceramics, textiles, calligraphy, and metalwork, that span over a thousand years of Islamic history. Visitors to the museum can explore the intricacies of Islamic art and design, from the geometric patterns and floral motifs that adorn ceramics and textiles to the intricate calligraphy that graces manuscripts and Qurans.
The museum's collection is organized into several galleries, each dedicated to a different aspect of Islamic art. The ceramics gallery, for example, features a wide range of pottery and tiles from across the Islamic world, while the textiles gallery showcases the intricate weavings and embroideries that were a hallmark of Islamic textile production. The calligraphy gallery is particularly impressive, with a stunning collection of manuscripts and Qurans that demonstrate the beauty and precision of Islamic calligraphy.
In addition to its permanent collection, the Islamic Art Museum also hosts a range of temporary exhibitions and events throughout the year. These exhibitions often focus on specific themes or periods in Islamic art history, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the cultural and artistic traditions that have shaped the Islamic world.
Overall, the Islamic Art Museum in Athens is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Islamic art and culture. With its stunning collection, knowledgeable staff, and engaging exhibitions, the museum offers a unique and enriching experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Monday: Closed, Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: Closed, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Within a 10-minute walk from Athens Old Town, Jason Inn offers modernly decorated rooms and features a seasonal rooftop restaurant with views over the Acropolis. The Metro is at 100 metres.
Number of rooms: 60
12 Ag. Assomaton Street, Athens, 105 53, Greece
Located in Athens and with Monastiraki Metro Station reachable within 600 metres, Asomaton provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a terrace.
Number of rooms: 19
Agion Asomaton 10 & Tournavitou, Athens, 10553, Greece
Conveniently set in the centre of Athens, NLH KERAMEIKOS - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre.
Number of rooms: 35
6 Samouil Kalogirou, Athens, 10553, Greece
Alkima Athens Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a terrace and bar in Athens. With free Wi-Fi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.
Number of rooms: 4
10 Tompazi Psirri, Athens, 10553, Greece
Adelos Neoclassical Building 1907 Acropolis View is well located in the centre of Athens and features a garden. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to free Wi-Fi and a balcony.
Melidoni 2, Athens, 10553, Greece
Aθens Dome - Apartments by Live&Travel features accommodation within 1 km of the centre of Athens, with free Wi-Fi, and a kitchen with an oven, a toaster and a fridge.
Number of rooms: 3
6 Tompazi, Athens, 10553, Greece
Set in the centre of Athens, 700 metres from Monastiraki Metro Station and 700 metres from Monastiraki Railway Station, Neoclassical Residence offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi.
Number of rooms: 4
2 Dipilou, Athens, 10553, Greece
Conveniently located in the centre of Athens, Apeiron Acropolis Suites is a recently renovated apartment, which offers free Wi-Fi, a terrace and free private parking for guests who drive.
Number of rooms: 4
2 Μελιδόνη, Athens, 10553, Greece
Looking for a home comfort: apartment «Cinema Museum Apartment» is located in Athens. This apartment is located 1 km from the city center.
3 Dipilou Greece, Athens, 10553
Looking for a home comfort: apartment «UPSTREET Stylish & Spacious 2BD Apt-Thiseio» is located in Athens. This apartment is located in walking distance from the city center.
38 Leokoriou, Athens, 105 53
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37 Leokoriou, Athens, 105 53
Offering free Wi-Fi and garden views, Maison36 Athens Apartment 1 is an accommodation set in the heart of Athens, just 500 metres from Monastiraki Metro Station and 600 metres from Monastiraki Railway Station.
Number of rooms: 2
36 Λεωκορίου, Athens, 10553, Greece
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Number of rooms: 5
8 Dipilou, Athens, 10553, Greece
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Number of rooms: 3
36 Λεωκορίου, Athens, 10553, Greece
«Boutique Athens Apartment Mr1» is located in Athens. This boutique hotel is located nearby from the city center.
22 Plateia Eleftherias 10553 Athènes, Athens
