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Acropolis Museum
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The Acropolis Museum, a monumental complex facing the site, buzzes daily with the excited chatter of visitors from all over the world, eager to see the rich …
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Arsakeion Megaron
Panepistimiou 47
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Built by renowned 19th century architect Lysandros Kaftantzoglou, this imposing building is among the finest examples of modern Athenian architecture and hosts …
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Athens City Hall
Kotzia Square
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An impressive neo-classical building situated in a breathtaking cobblestone square, bristling with pleasant cafés and busy shopping centres (the picturesque …
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Athens Metropolitan Cathedral
Mitropoleos Sq
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Completed in 1862 after 20 years of construction (the first stone was laid by King Otto and Queen Amalia), this large three-aisled domed basilica was …
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Athens Stock Exchange
Sofokleous 10
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Built in 1934 to host the nomadic stock market of those days, it is an imposing neoclassical building that is well worth a detour from Kotzia Square. There is …
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Bank Of Greece
Panepistimiou 21
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The headquarters of the not-bankrupt-quite-yet Central Bank of Greece. The building was designed by architects K. Papadakis and N. Zoumpoulidis and its …
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Church of Aghioi Theodoroi
Aristeidou & Euripidou St
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Yet another structure built over the ruins of a much earlier temple. This was common practice during Byzantine ages, in an attempt to wipe out idolatry. And …
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Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea
Ermou & Kapnikareas St
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Built as usual on the ruins of an ancient temple, which was dedicated to goddess Athena or Demeter, this miniscule church is commonly known as Kapnikarea. It …
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House of Parliament (Vouli)
Syntagma Square
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Overlooking Syntagma Square, it was originally the Royal Palace of King Otto and Queen Amalia, the first monarchs of Greece. Designed in the neoclassical style …
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Megaron
Vasilisis Sofias & Kokkali
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In ancient Greece, the Megaron was the great hall that formed the centrepiece of the great palace complexes. This modern concert hall and mult-purpose cultural …
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National Library – Athens Academy – Athens University
Panepistimiou 28-32
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These striking neoclassical buildings were built by the Hansen brothers of Copenhagen. The National Library is reached via an impressive sculpted marble …
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