Visit the home of the renowned Greek artist Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, located on Kriezotou Street, which was once the epicenter of architectural and artistic interest. The house, featured in both Greek and international architectural magazines, is a unique blend of art and history.
The ground floor is home to an urban drawing room, showcasing works by early 20th-century French painters, in memory of Gustave Boissière. On the 3rd floor, explore a collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, set designs, manuscripts, illustrated books, photographs, and furnishings from Hadjikyriakos-Ghika's homes on the island of Hydra and in Athens.
The 6th floor houses a specially designed attic that once served as his workshop and library, containing rare illustrated editions and over 7,000 volumes, primarily focused on Art History. On the 5th floor, you’ll find the preserved rooms where Hadjikyriakos-Ghika lived and worked for 40 years, right up until his passing in 1994. The rooms remain just as he had organized them, offering a personal glimpse into the artist’s life and creative process.
The Ghika Gallery (Benaki)
Benefit: Single Entry
Regular Price: Adult ZAR 198.95; Child ZAR 0.00
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Attraction Highlights
- Explore the Home of Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika - Visit the famous Greek artist's house, a hub of architectural and art interest, featured in both Greek and international architectural magazines.
- Early 20th Century Art - The ground floor showcases an urban drawing room with works by French painters, honoring Gustave Boissière.
- Diverse Art Collection - On the 3rd floor, see paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and furnishings from Hadjikyriakos-Ghika's homes in Hydra and Athens.
- Artist's Personal Library and Workshop - The attic features his workshop and a library with over 7,000 volumes, focusing on Art History and rare illustrated editions.
- Preserved Living Space - The 5th floor preserves the artist's living and creative space as it was for the 40 years before his death in 1994.
Benefit:
Single Entry
Important Notes
The easiest way to get there is via metro lines 2 and 3 (Syntagma and Evagelismos stations).
| Address | 3 Kriezotou St. 10671 Athens |
| Collection Information | Present the QR code on your ticket to gain entry.
Free entry is available for those under 22 years old. |
| Phone | +30 210 3615702 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Work Hours | Thursday: 12:00 - 20:00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00. |
| Closed Days | Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and the following holidays: 1 January 6 January 25 March Clean Monday Easter Sunday Easter Monday 1 May Holy Spirit Day All of August 28 October 25 & 26 December. Note: Closure dates are subject to change. Please check with the attraction for the latest information. |
| Website | https://www.benaki.gr |
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Important Notes
The easiest way to get there is via metro lines 2 and 3 (Syntagma and Evagelismos stations).
| Address | 3 Kriezotou St. 10671 Athens |
| Phone | +30 210 3615702 |
| Work Hours | Thursday: 12:00 - 20:00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00. |
| Closed Days | Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and the following holidays: 1 January 6 January 25 March Clean Monday Easter Sunday Easter Monday 1 May Holy Spirit Day All of August 28 October 25 & 26 December. Note: Closure dates are subject to change. Please check with the attraction for the latest information. |
| Website | https://www.benaki.gr |
