Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts & Music

Athens


This arts centre has good exhibitions spread across three levels of gallery space; they change around four or five times a year. For English details on the exhibitions, download the app from Clio Muse (https://cliomusetours.com). Also here is a theatre that hosts occasional classical music performances and other events.

On the ground floor is a gift shop; on the first floor you'll find the pleasant Cafe Merlin.


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