Bling Central—there are some 4,000 jewel-encrusted objets in its collection, at least a thousand of which are usually on exhibit. Along with Zolotas, Lalounis is the jeweler in Greece, and it opened this showplace in 1993 to share what he and other designers were doing. You can see countless styles on display, from pieces inspired by ancient Byzantine and Cycladic designs to stark—or beyond-belief-ornate—modern designs. If you simply cannot live without something that you see here, it can be reproduced by Lalounis's jewelers. Allow 2 hours for a visit, with a break at the café, longer if there is a special exhibition.
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Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
12 Kalisperi (at Karyatidon)
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Hours
Mon and Thurs–Sat 9am–4pm, Wed 9am–9pm (free after 3pm), Sun 10am–4pm
Transportation
Metro: Akropolis
Phone
210/922-1044
Prices
Admission €4
Web site
Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

Map
12 Kalisperi AthensNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.