Syntagma · Museums
National Historical Museum
Old Parliament
About National Historical Museum
Modern Greek history from the fall of Constantinople to the 20th century, displayed in the grand neoclassical Old Parliament, five minutes' walk from Syntagma Square: weapons, costumes, paintings and relics of the War of Independence. Closed on Mondays. Syntagma is the heart of modern Athens, around the square facing the Parliament, where the Evzones guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; Ermou, the main shopping street, and the National Garden start here, and the metro runs straight to the airport. Opening hours change between summer and winter and many museums close one day a week, so check before you go.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with National Historical Museum before you go.