Upon arriving at the museum, you cannot help but to be impressed by the exterior of the structure and the way it blends in with the ancient Acropolis. I rather enjoyed the merging of the new world (museum) and old world (Parthenon) structures even though the debate still rages on as to whether the museum structure itself is too modern for the surroundings.

Upon entering the museum, you feel a sense of awe and inspiration. Nothing you’ve seen in books or online about Ancient Greece can really prepare you for what your eyes will encounter and absorb. In a word “breathtaking”. You are immediately transported into the past and feel as if you’ve become an Ancient Greek and I couldn’t help feeling that just around any corner I was going to bump into Plato or Socrates. It took us a couple of hours to complete the tour because quite simply you need all that time to completely immerse yourself into the splendor and magnificence of this structure.

I must admit. it was the most interesting and fulfilling part of my trip to Greece, and keep in mind I visited the islands before going to Athens. Little side note, all women who are interested in visiting the museum, I suggest you wear pants or shorts because the levels are divided by glass and if you’re wearing a skirt located on the 3rd floor you will be providing a “free show” to the other tourists below.