The Pinacoteca Nazionale – Museo Alexandros Soutzos in Athens is the main art museum in Greece dedicated to Greek and European painting from the Renaissance to the present day. Founded in 1900, the pinacoteca takes its name from the collector Alexandros Soutzos, whose initial donation formed the core of the collection.
The museum houses over 20,000 works, including paintings, sculptures, prints, and engravings, offering a broad overview of artistic production from the 14th to the 20th century. The collection includes masterpieces by European greats such as El Greco, Goya, Delacroix, and Rubens, as well as important works by Greek artists, including Theodoros Vryzakis, Nikolaos Gyzis, and Konstantinos Parthenis.
The Pinacoteca Nazionale is also a reference point for modern and contemporary art, with sections dedicated to the evolution of Greek painting after independence and Western influences. Temporary exhibitions and retrospectives regularly enrich the museum's cultural offerings.
Located near the Pangrati area, the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Athens is a must-visit for art lovers looking to discover the dialogue between Greek tradition and European painting.