MANSION OF THE DUCHESS OF PLAISANCE

MANSION OF THE DUCHESS OF PLAISANCE

A mansion in the style of a country villa, also known as ‘Villa Ilissia’, built between 1840-1848 according to the designs of architect Stamatis Kleanthis for the Duchess of Plaisance, Sophie de Marbois-Lebrun. Since 1930, it houses the Byzantine and Christian Museum.

OPENING HOURS
04/04 10:00-15:00
05/04
Last entry: 20 minutes before closing time


Photos: Byzantine and Christian Museum archive

No booking is required
  • Open House 2026, 2024
  • Address 22 Vasilissis Sofias Av.
  • Type CULTURAL
  • Area OMONIA - SYNTAGMA - MONASTIRAKI - PSYRRI
  • Period - 19th CENTURY
  • Accessibility YES