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Museum Ship Averof

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Army museum

One of the Best Places To Visits in Palaió Fáliro


Address

Marina Flisvos, Trokadero, Paleo Faliro 175 10, Greece

Website

averof.hellenicnavy.gr

Contact

+30 21 0988 8211

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (2.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 AM to 2 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 2 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 2 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 2 PM

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  • 5/5 Panagiotis K. 1 year ago on Google • 95 reviews
    An incredible museum. A battleship from early 1900 or to be precise from 1911 that played a huge role to Greece's dominance at the Aegean sea. Very well preserved. A must visit for both greeks and tourists. Next to this battleship there is also a real size replica of the ancient trireme. An ancient type of ship that was used at naval battles in ancient Greece and also the one that helped ancient Greeks to sail all over eastern Mediterranean.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TomLenas 2 years ago on Google • 213 reviews
    Formidable armored cruiser built in Italy and used by the Royal Hellenic Navy during the first half of 20th century. Rather unique and large museum with well-preserved interior and exterior, cheap ticket prices and much to see. WC and souvenir shop available. It's a must visit for people who are interested in battleships and/or Greek history.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 theocharis s. 3 years ago on Google
    A decommissioned ships as naval museum which keeps / carry the history of the country, marked by events of national importance. Definitely, worth to visit with all family. The ship served as the Greek flagship during most of the first half of the century. Although popularly known as a battleship, she is in fact an armored cruiser the only ship of this type still in existence.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thanos A. 1 year ago on Google • 52 reviews
    A special museum, the legendary battleship Averof (1911-1952) of the Greek Navy, very well preserved, really worth a visit. Together in the same space you will be able to see a replica of an ancient trireme.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim E. 1 year ago on Google • 125 reviews
    Closes at 14.00 o'clock, great ship very good condition for ww1 only 3 euros each ,One of the cheapest things to do in Athens. The tram is the best way for you to get there from Athens. The SNFCC close to the area to .remember to see the replica trireme
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Koen L. 3 years ago on Google
    Cheap entrance fee, but little too see. Explicatory signs mostly in greek. But it remains an impressive ship. The trireme 'olympus' is also close by to look at.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful military ship to explore, to see all the features and life support system for ordinary crew members and high level officers luxury accommodation. Very nice marina to spend time at. Highly recommended to spend about one hour. Costs 3€, must have vaccination certificate and be ready to provide your cell phone number.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geoffrey De R. 1 year ago on Google
    Found this place while walking the marina. Didn't know this cruiser was there and that you can actually visit it. Enter price is so cheap it would be a pity to miss the opportunity to visit it. I was almost alone in the ship which was amazing to experience the place. Definitely a place to recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renee W. 7 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Is a cool experience to be able to get on a ship like this, even the exhibition is quite empty and they block off a few stairs, overall we find it nice for a visit. Visited on a weekday early morning , feel like you are in a private tour as no one else “board” the ship. Overall , nice view, cool ship , and some lesson about Greek war ship. Entrance fees is 5€ per person and they only accept cash.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K T. 1 year ago on Google
    A classic of the ages! At about the same time, we were defeated in the Sino-Japanese War. Still, great patriotism is always the same. Nothing but respect!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gregory C. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful, well taken care of ship that has a rich and significant history. Plus, its a pre ww1 battleship which makes it rare today in its own right. I highly recommend the visit. While you're there, you can see the Olympias trireme too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stefano G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great visit, if you are an History enthusiast it's a must see. A beautiful deep dive in mariners' life and Greek history. I loved exploring the ship, its decks and the various rooms, furnished as the style of 1800s.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Just simply - amazing ship and museum. Just only to be noted working hours of the museum, from 9:00 to 14:00 except weekend, on weekends and holidays till 17:00. Entrance is cheap, only 3€ and 1.5€ for children. Really enjoyed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonsti C. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful Piece of history. Navy Service men running it were real friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominika V. 5 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    If you love warships, this is the place to go. You pay 5 euros for entrance ticket and you can freely walk inside and outside the ship and spend there as much time as you want.

  • 5/5 Antonis C. 6 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    A must-see attraction. Floating Museum of Greek navy. Very well preserved.

  • 5/5 TheFaros78 6 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    If you find yourself at Floisvos area , you must visit this Battleship. It is living History!

  • 4/5 Alex 6 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    While not quite the HMS Belfast in might& size, it gives you a good feeling of how the crew lived on the ship. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood. Oh, and do take a look at the trirema moored closed by.

  • 5/5 Spiros V. 3 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    A must see historic military ship when in Athens! Learnt so much about this ship and its important role in Greek history. It's great that it has been preserved and made into a museum. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 yufan 1 year ago on Google
    very interesting museum and history. few tourists even at weekend. very friendly young staff. Luckily we visited here during our first trip to Athens.

  • 4/5 Atahan D. 11 months ago on Google
    The place was created by converting an old warship into a must—visit museum. Many areas of the ship are open to visitors. Well preserved. The view at the back is beautiful—an excellent place to take photos.

  • 5/5 Reza 1 year ago on Google
    A cool little museum for those interested in the history of war, Greece and navy facilities! The staff were so friendly and cool:)!

  • 5/5 Archie 1 year ago on Google
    Super cool museum. Historic war ship that fought in ww1 and some of ww2. There are a lot of exhibitions inside and nice places to the pictures on top deck, I wish you were allowed to climb higher and see a better view of the marina and the size of the boat. Bags are not allowed so you either deposit them where you buy the tickets or just bring small pouch with you

  • 5/5 M D T. 1 year ago on Google
    Really well preserved and brilliantly presented unique 1910 warship - the best €3 I spent. Just be aware going anywhere other than the main deck involves the original steep ladders & stairs.

  • 5/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place. A real look in the military past. Original ship. Cheap entry. Accessible by public transportation.

  • 5/5 Val P. 2 years ago on Google
    An awesome floating museum of the only remaining battle cruiser of its kind.

  • 5/5 Aziz 2 years ago on Google
    One of the attraction to visit in Athens with kids, then this must be the one, we all loved to visit this war ship museum what amazing experience, and very reasonable ticket 3euro for adults, child under 12 is half, and under is 5 free

  • 3/5 Mr P. 2 years ago on Google
    Be sure to take note of the opening hours and free entrance days

  • 4/5 Mark S. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting ship when you ever wanted to see a battleship from inside. Most informations are in Greek but some in English, too. Most fascinating is the difference of how the normal crew had to live and the Admirals section at the bow. He lived like on a private yacht.

  • 4/5 Agnė S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to see and visit. Interesting experience. We were interested in seeing the engines but were not allowed, sadly.

  • 5/5 lianasef 2 years ago on Google
    Children really enjoy this tour, need more than 2 hours to go around the whole ship, too many things to see and learn. Very clean. Not baby friendly, quite easy to park.

  • 5/5 Zachary S. 2 years ago on Google
    This 1905 cruiser is worth visiting for any naval history fan. It’s a self guided tour that takes you through the first two levels of the ship as well as on the deck. They love and accept change at the entry (€3 fee).

  • 5/5 Giorgos M. 2 years ago on Google
    A very interesting and historical site of Greece! My kids loved it as you can really walk around and see a 1911 build battle ship.

  • 5/5 Marco S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent floating museum with lots of things to learn about the history of the boat on the history of Chris


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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