Tzisdarakis Mosque
The mosque of 1759 on Monastiraki Square is an annex of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture and presents the history of the museum.
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About the museum
The mosque on Monastiraki Square was built in 1759 by the voivode of Athens, Mustafa Aga Tzisdarakis, in the heart of the area known as Kato Pazari. It was also called the Mosque of Kato Syntrivani, after the fountain (syntrivani) that stood in front of it.
In 1915 the monument was restored by the architect Anastasios Orlandos, and in 1918 it was assigned for museum use to the newly founded Museum of Greek Handicrafts, today's Museum of Modern Greek Culture. It was the museum's first home from its founding until 1973.
The founding inscription is preserved above the entrance, and on the east side of the interior the elaborate mihrab survives, decorated with stalactites, painted plant motifs and inscriptions. Today the monument houses the exhibition section on the history of the museum, with emblematic objects of modern Greek culture dating from the 17th to the mid-20th century.
Highlights
- Monument from 1759 on Monastiraki Square
- Mihrab with stalactites, painted plant motifs and inscriptions
- Exhibition on the history of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture
- Waistcoat from the 17th-century Skyrian women's costume, the museum's first object
Permanent exhibition
- Η ιστορία του Μουσείου – Exhibition section on the history of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture, with emblematic objects dating from the 17th to the mid-20th century.
- Founded
- 1918
- Operated by
- Μουσείο Νεότερου Ελληνικού Πολιτισμού
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3 |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and every first Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The monument has no access for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
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