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Byzantine and Christian Museum

Jacob’s Ladder

Christ Enthroned

Upside Down Crucifixion of Saint Andrew

The Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin (Moskos)

MuseumAthens, Attica

Byzantine and Christian Museum

MuseumFounded 1914

KindMuseumAthens

Visitors a year–

Founded1914

Best monthsApr–May · OctAthens

37.98° N, 23.74° EUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time

When to goAthens · weather score

Best timeApr–May · Oct

October: high / low24° / 16°

About

Byzantine and Christian Museum in brief

Byzantine and Christian Museum is a museum in Athens, Attica, Greece.

It was founded in 1914.

Its best-known works include Jacob’s Ladder, Christ Enthroned and Upside Down Crucifixion of Saint Andrew.

For the trip, the weather in Athens is best in April, May and October; in October afternoons average 24°.

Athens: weather and travel guide

Facts

Kind: Museum
Founded: 1914
Town: Athens
Region: Attica
Coordinates: 37.97507° N, 23.74452° E

In the collection

Famous works to see here

The best-known pieces of the collection, by how widely they are written about.

Jacob’s Ladder — Jacob’s LadderElias Moskos

Christ Enthroned — Christ EnthronedEmmanuel Tzanes · 1664

Upside Down Crucifixion of Saint Andrew — Upside Down Crucifixion of Saint AndrewMichael Damaskinos

The Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin (Moskos) — The Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin (Moskos)Elias Moskos · 1679

Theotokos Glykophilousa — Theotokos Glykophilousa

Location

Where to find it

When to visit

Weather in Athens

Month score for sightseeing

Best Apr–May · Oct

Festivals in Athens

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June

Athens Epidaurus FestivalTheatre and dance · Jun–Aug

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

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Apr–May · Octbest months

35°July high

70 maltitude

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