Athens - Old Parliament (National Historical Museum) Voulí

 
The Old Parliament (Voulí), which now houses the very fine collections of the National Historical Museum, was built in 1858-74 to the design of a French architect, Boulanger.

In front of its stands an equestrian statue of Theódoros Kolokotrónis, one of the heroes of the fight for Greek independence.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Things to See

Read More Hall of Honor

Read More Room I (Weapons)

Read More Room II

Read More Room III (Heroes of the 1821 Revolution)

Read More Room IV (Painting)

Read More Room V (Memorabilia)

Read More Room VI (Portrait)

Read More Rooms VII & VIII (Documents)

Address: Greek Historical and Ethnological Museum, The Old Parliament Building
13 Stadiou Street, 10561 Athéna, Greece
Hours:
8:30am-3pm
Always opened on: Óhi Day - Greece & Cyprus (October 28)
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Greek National Day (March 25), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian, Good Friday - Christian
Tips: Admission is free on Sundays, for school visits, and for temporary exhibitions.
Discount: Sunday
Transit: Trolleybus: 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12 (Stadiou).

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