5The National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens

What is it? The EMST is Athens’s answer to the Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou or the Museum of Modern Art.

Why go? This space is filled with art that gets people talking. Expect exhibitions of Greek and international artists across all media, from painting to video to experimental architecture. The museum’s vast home has its own fascinating story; it’s actually a former brewery – Greek beer Fix was once made here.

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