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Museum of Byzantine Culture

2 Stratou Ave, Thessaloniki 546 40, Greece
30 2310 868 570
Ranked #1 of 43 attractions in Thessaloniki
5.0 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, History Museums
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Noosa, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Byzantine history is not too long and this museum displays the development extremely well. Some 11 rooms that are well presented, flow easily from one to another. We went on a Sunday morning and almost had the museum to ourselves for the first 30 minutes. Allow an hour or two to get around the exhibits. Dont rush out at the... More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The Byzantine culture in Thessaloniki shows us one of the most prosperous times in the city's history. A must!!! More

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Θεσσαλονίκη, Ελλάδα
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

I have been there two times already and each time has new exhibits. Love it More

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Birmingham
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Very informative, enjoyable to walk around and learn about the past. With the money - especially with combined ticket to see the archeological museum. More

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GREECE
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

It is not that you come across an ancient and intact pharmacy of the 18th century. It is worth a visit if you like Byzantine art. More

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Barcelona
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Very good museum, go early to avoid crowds! Thessaloniki has a lot of Museums but was the most interesteting More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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A modern structure, that reflects the idea of Byzantium. It is well designed to fit any period of the byzantine culture of the city and the region of Macedonia, including some wonderfull icons from Mount Athos (the Holly Mountain) and some masterpieces found around the region. Don't forget that Thessaloniki was the second most importand city of Byzantine Impire, after... More

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Seville, Spain
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

everybody has to go!!! full of treasures and close to the center of the city. More

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Thessaloniki,Greece
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Learn, experience and feel the mystery of the Byzantium ... today! More

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Naples, Italy
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

This museum was well-presented. My husband and I enjoyed it, however, if you have been to any other museums in Europe, you have probably already seen everything! More

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