Acropolis Museum - A Photo Story Of One Of The World's Best Museums
- by XpatAthens
- Thursday, 24 August 2017
Continuously voted as one of the best museum’s in the world, the Acropolis Museum in Athens is dedicated to showcasing the Parthenon and its surrounding temples. Why Athens takes us on a journey through the museum, sharing insights to the galleries and pictures to go along with it.
Located in the central neighbourhood of Makrigianni, the museum is framed by olive trees and propped up by concrete pillars, revealing the site’s archaeological excavation below. The remnants are of an ancient neighbourhood that once thrived, complete with a drainage system, bathhouses and mosaics.
Having visited the museum on numerous occasions, we suggest starting your journey from the top floor of the ‘Parthenon Gallery’ and making your way down from here. From this third floor, you will not only be mesmerised by the magical views, but will also get to appreciate the amount of thought the architects have placed into the museum’s design.