A new exhibition exploring the city of Athens as seen by European travelers between the 17th and 19th century was inaugurated at the National Archaeological Museum on September 7 by caretaker Prime Minister Vassiliki Thanou, and will run until November 8, 2016. The exhibition, which paves the way for the 150th anniversary of the museum’s founding, to be celebrated next year, features an imaginary stroll through the city as it would have been experienced by European visitors at the time.

Organized in collaboration with the Hellenic Parliament Library, the show features 76 works, including sculptures, archival documents, engravings, paintings as well as illustrated editions from Alpha Bank’s Art Collection and the Hellenic Parliament Library. Exhibits from the City of Athens Museum and the General State Archives will also be on show, while digital applications will further enhance the experience.