Athens Trip Overview
Add an element of surprise to your trip, by visiting the permanent Collections of the Museum of Cycladic Art. Explore one of the most complete private collections of Early Cycladic Art worldwide, which dates back 5.000 years ago. The abstract forms of marble figurines influenced deeply many modern artists, such as Brancusi, Modigliani and Picasso. Uncover centuries of history through the collection of Ancient Greek Art, covering a wide spectrum from 2nd millennium BC to the 4th century AD. Unearth ancient Greek mythology in painted vases, terracotta figurines, stone sculptures and step back in time, watching the rise of Greek city – states, the establishment of democracy and everyday life in classical Athens. One of the world’s most important collections of Cypriot Antiquities housed in Museum of Cycladic Art, comprises prehistoric figurines, sculptures, gold jewelry, inscriptions and pottery ranging in date from 4th millennium to Medieval times in a highly interactive exhibition.
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Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Add an element of surprise to your trip, by visiting the permanent Collections of the Museum of Cycladic Art. Explore one of the most complete private collections of Early Cycladic Art worldwide, which dates back 5.000 years ago. The abstract forms of marble figurines influenced deeply many modern artists, such as Brancusi, Modigliani and Picasso. Uncover centuries of history through the collection of Ancient Greek Art, covering a wide spectrum from 2nd millennium BC to the 4th century AD. Unearth ancient Greek mythology in painted vases, terracotta figurines, stone sculptures and step back in time, watching the rise of Greek city – states, the establishment of democracy and everyday life in classical Athens. One of the world’s most important collections of Cypriot Antiquities housed in Museum of Cycladic Art, comprises prehistoric figurines, sculptures, gold jewelry, inscriptions and pottery ranging in date from 4th millennium to Medieval times in a highly interactive exhibition.
Visit: Museum of Cycladic Art, 4 Neofytou Douka str., Athens 106 74 Greece
Τhe Museum of Cycladic Art is dedicated to the study and promotion of ancient cultures of the Aegean and Cyprus, with special emphasis on Cycladic Art of the 3rd millennium BC. It was founded in 1986, to house the collection of Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris. Since then it has grown in size to accommodate new acquisitions, obtained either through direct purchases or through donations by important collectors and institutions.
