Athens University History Museum, Athens

Housed in one of the few surviving Ottoman buildings in the city, the Athens University Museum is dedicated to the display of scholarly exhibits that take visitors on a trip through time. Exhibits displayed here include rare editions of books and scientific abstracts, early editions of newspapers and magazines, letters of significance, portraits by 19th-century Greek painters, as well as banners, flags and medals relating to the University of Athens. There is also an impressive collection of scientific instruments used in physics, chemistry and pharmacology laboratories.

The medical exhibit is great and includes bygone wonders such as a kymograph and a magic lantern. The physics and chemistry laboratory contains lots of antiquated scientific instruments, including an old portable seismograph. Along with these, one gains some terrific insights into the university's early decades and accomplishments.

All in all, well worth the low entry price, with the added bonus of a privileged top-floor terrace view over the whole city.