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Located in central Athens near Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, the museum presents a comprehensive overview of Greek warfare from antiquity to modern times.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"736\">Its collections include weapons, uniforms, maps, photographs, and personal artifacts from major conflicts such as the Greek War of Independence, the Balkan Wars, World War I, and World War II. The museum also features exhibits on ancient Greek warfare, highlighting the evolution of military tactics and equipment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"906\">Outside, visitors can explore an impressive display of military aircraft, tanks, and artillery, making it a fascinating destination for history enthusiasts of all ages.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"911\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1556ud9\" data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"930\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Category<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"963\">Museum \/ Military History Museum<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"968\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"n68j6q\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"985\">\ud83d\udccc Address<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1017\">Rizari 2, Athens 106 75, Greece<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"md8938\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1043\">\ud83d\udccd Coordinates<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1096\">\n<li data-section-id=\"gvhm84\" data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1059\">Latitude:<\/strong> 37.9757<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ieyk1d\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1096\"><strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1086\">Longitude:<\/strong> 23.7448<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1mtfz7x\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1124\">\ud83d\udd52 Opening Hours<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1179\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tkeg40\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1143\">Monday: Closed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jm3i02\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1179\">Tuesday \u2013 Sunday: 09:00 \u2013 17:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"wfa80w\" data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1207\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Ticket Price<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1265\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1vfjgt9\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1241\">General Admission: approx. \u20ac6<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sjj3gj\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1265\">Reduced: approx. \u20ac3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1utrpdi\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1289\">\u2b50 Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<li data-section-id=\"iy7cjx\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1352\">Extensive military history from antiquity to modern Greece<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9ajl8j\" data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1404\">Exhibits from major wars and historical periods<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"z04ays\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1458\">Outdoor display of aircraft and military vehicles<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p3ueyt\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1506\">Weapons, uniforms, and historical documents<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tgjval\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1546\">Educational and historical insights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ss6kha\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1578\">\ud83e\udded Location &amp; 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