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The Jewish Museum of Greece

Nikis 39, Athens 105 57 , Greece
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Ranked #47 of 168 attractions in Athens
Type: History Museums, Speciality Museums
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Superior, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Prior to WWII, there were 28 Jewish communities in Greece. Only nine remained after the war- Athens, Thessaloniki, Larissa, Ioannina, Trikala, Volos, Chalkis, Carfu, and Rhodes. The Jewish Museum of Greece was founded in 1977 to collect, preserve, research, and exhibit the 2300 years of Jewish life in Greece. It is organized on multiple levels that spirial around a octangular... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

People visiting a place like Athens are naturally drawn to the ancient ruins but this small, perfectly formed museum is definitely worth several hours of your time. Visit to learn about the community of Jews that thrived in Greece under the Ottomans and their shameful treatment at the hands of the Germans. I was especially moved to learn about Bishop... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

This museum is small but displays are tasteful and informative. See this museum to get an idea of Jewish life in all of Greece

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

This museum on a small street a few blocks from Syntogma square is a real jewel. It shows the history of the Jewish people in Geece from ancient times thru the present. The displays are very well done and very impressive. For those interested in Jewish history, it is well worth a visit

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Multicultural Greece begins and pretty much ends here. The dedication of its founder is inspiring, and the history rich and tragic in equal measure.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

A small but significant piece of Greek Jews. Ticket is somehow expensive...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Out of 85000 jews 65000 perished in the furnaces of various concentration camps. This more than a museum is a legacy to their present. I have been to many Jewish museums and I wished they were visited by more gentiles.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

What impresses me about this museum is the excellence of the concept. One comes away with an excellent idea of what the Jewish communities of Greece were like, without being crushed by the tragedy of their destruction. The museum has been important also as a cultural institution, helping to restore a sense of awareness of Jewish culture. One of my... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011

A compact but warm and beautiful Museum that surprises you on each and every step. Don't miss the touch screen with the multimedia pages about the Jewish History of the country. Ideally located at the city center, just few blocks away from Syntagma square. Convenient to spend an hour during your walk from Syntagma to Plaka. Along with a visit... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2011

This museum is more a work of engineering and art than a museum in my opinion. The constant spiraling on an endless split-level design is unique, but the artifacts are meager and aside from extensive labeling, little is done to relate the objects’ functions, context, etc. This is a good museum if you have a specific interest in Jewish history... More

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