Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulos Museum
Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulos Museum is a building of neoclassical architecture in Plaka.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
Built during the 19th century.
1960 During this decade, the building was bought by the state.
1976 Inaugurated.
2010 Addition of new wing.
Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
This neoclassical building of the 19th century belonged to the Mihalea family. Its present form is very different, as there have been many additions, most of which are from the 2000s. In the new wing of the museum, part of the medieval house and part of the fortification of the Acropolis of the 13th century AD were revealed. The museum hosts thousands of exhibits from the collection of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulou, which was donated to the Ministry of Culture and covers a period from the prehistoric era to the 19th century. Among the high value exhibits are Cycladic, Corinthian, Boeotian, and Attic vessels and figurines, objects of Mycenaean and Minoan art, and objects from Egypt, Mesopotamia and Cyprus.
What I can't see
It is a public museum, the aim of which is to promote Greek art, to spread Greek culture, education, and ideas, and also to promote actions in favour of less privileged social groups.
Info
- Address: 12 Theorias St.
- Postal Code : 10555
- Phone: +30 210 3244447
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.pakanellopoulosfoundation.org
Bibliography
Zarkadas Α., (2012), Μουσείο Παύλου και Αλεξάνδρας Κανελλοπούλου, [Museum of Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulos], Odysseus
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3320
Last visit 4/11/2018
Zivas D.A., (2012), Αρχιτεκτονικός Οδηγός Αθηνών, [Architectural Guide of Athens], Cultural Foundation of Pireos Group
Paul and Alexandra Canellopoulos Museum, (d.u.), Σκοπός, [Aims] in
http://www.pakanellopoulosfoundation.org
Last Visit 4/11/2018
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