National Gallery – Nafplion
The story of the 1822 revolution, as told through the paintings, art and letters of the era, is the joy of this far-flung wing of Athens' National Gallery. Set in a beautiful, lemon-colored neoclassical house, its front yard is strewn with sculptures, but what draws you inside is its magnificent collection of paintings, with works centered on heroic deeds or suffering locals. It's a glimpse into the mindset of an era when Greece was finding its voice amid the parting smoke of revolution. Look out for pieces by Dionysios Tsokos, one of the defining brushes of post-independence Greek art.
