A Peak into the History of Gruesome Greek Crime
Skulls, guillotines, mummified remains and over 1500 exhibits related to the most heinous crimes in Greek history. If we’ve piqued your interest, head to the Criminology Museum at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens for a slightly different museum experience.
Criminology Museum
Image courtesy of Criminology Museum
Located on the grounds of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Museum of Criminology is one of the most underrated museums in the capital. Open to only an adult public and by appointment, the museum displays the history of crime in Greece, showcasing some of the most notorious cases from the 19th and 20th century.
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- Image of an electric shock. Proof of case of the Athens Mortuary.
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- Black and white photograph of the “royal killer” Alexandros Schinas. Schinas assassinated King George I on March 18, 1913 in Thessaloniki.
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- Wooden throat cutter of the time of King Otto.
Organized in three main collections, such as the forensic medicine, toxicology and criminological collections, the museum serves unique research and teaching resources in various fields, including forensic sciences as well as several areas of sociology. If you are fascinated by the CSI tv show, you will surely relish this museum.
Mikras Asias 75|Grounds of the Faculty of Medicine – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens|tel: 210.746.2445, 210.746.2418 | Website
