DK Travel : Athens : Plaka, Makrigianni and Koukaki : Best of the Rest

Plaka, Makrigianni and Koukaki : Best of the Rest

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1. Lalaounis Museum

Jeweller Ilias Lalaounis showcases his gold creations.
2. Kanellopoulos Museum

A miscellany of high-quality antiquities from a family collection, housed in a Neo-Classical mansion.
3. Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Miracles are associated with this beautiful Byzantine church, and many flock here at Easter to light candles from the holy flame.
4. Study Centre for the Art of Puppet Theatre

Greeks have told funny, subversive tales via shadow puppet theatre for centuries. The art form is kept alive here.
5. Choregic Monument of Lysikrates

This cylindrical monument built in 335 BC honours Lysikrates, victor in the Dionysian Choral competition.
6. Church of Agia Ekaterini

This lovely restored Byzantine church is on the site of an ancient temple, whose columns still stand below the courtyard.
7. Frissiras Museum of Contemporary European Painting

A new, well-run museum of over 3,000 works of top post-war Greek and European artists.
8. Church of the Holy Trinity

The largest medieval church in Athens, it was built in 1031 and is now Athens’ Russian Orthodox church.
9. Children’s Art Museum

Exhibitions showcase work by young artists in mountain tribes, international cities and refugee centres. Many activities for kids.
10. Jewish Museum

The collection’s 15,000 items tell the story of Jews in Greece.