I web-traveled to Athens, Greece to explore the National Archaeological Museum and all the exhibits it held. I have always wanted to visit Greece, and yes, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants only heightened my interest, to see their amazing architecture and historic art. And what place holds more history of art than that of the National Archaeological Museum!
I am majoring in History of Art and Architecture and so choosing a building that hold artifacts that are of interest to me made it an easy building to choose. The museum is located at the heart of Greece, Athens, where 1 out every 4 Greeks live.
The museum was built in the 1800's by German architect, Ernst Ziller, that is held up by scroll columns, similar to ancient Greek temples. The National Archaeological Museum holds over 20,000 exhibits that ranges from Prehistoric Collections to Egyptian Collections. However, I soon realized that the museum holds a more significant meaning to the people than anything else. It is one of the hottest attractions for tourist, which makes the people of Greece proud since it holds their finest history through art.
Hopefully the next time I travel to Greece it will be by plane instead of a virtual web experience.
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