Acropolis Museum: Displays ancient Greek artifacts and Parthenon reliefs (this is the same museum housing the centaur relief you saw earlier); the collection comprises approximately 40,000 artifacts. Themes: Late Ottoman period → Greek War of Independence → Urban transformation after Athens became the capital of Greece.
1. 1842 Plaster Model of Athens (Museum Highlight): Offers a vivid view of Athens when it was merely a small town, featuring only the Acropolis and a scattering of houses.
2. Large-scale Panoramic Oil Painting of Athens: Painted by French artist Jacques Carrey in 1674; measuring 2.6m × 5.2m, it is the largest surviving early panoramic painting of the city.
3. Original Royal Artifacts of King Otto and Queen Amalia: Includes the Queen's drawing room, piano, royal furniture, kitchenware, and personal items, recreating the living quarters of the former royal palace.