Monuments and memorials (Athens)

The statue of Archbishop Damaskinos Papandreou is located in a small square opposite the Metropolitan Church of Athens. It is the work of sculptor Fanis Sakellariou. The statue of Archbishop Damaskinos...

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Ruins of an ancient library

Библиотека Пантаиноса (Пантена)

The building was built by the Athenian philosopher Titus Flavius Pantaenus between 98 and 102 AD, during the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan. The library building was dedicated to Athena...

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One of the oldest monuments in the world

Памятник Лисикрату

In the vicinity of Plaka, a few steps from the Acropolis Museum, is the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates. This monument was erected by the Choragic Lysicrates in memory of the award of the first prize in...

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Monument to Byron

Памятник Байрону

Byron Monument Located in the Zappeion Gardens, at the intersection of Queen Amalia and Queen Olga Streets, this sculptural composition represents Greece crowning Lord Byron. It was completed after the...

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Tower of the Winds

Башня Ветров в Афинах

The Tower of the Winds is located in the Roman Agora of Athens, between the Plaka and Monastiraki neighborhoods. It is a 12-meter-high structure with an octagonal shape and a diameter of 8 meters. It was...

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