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University
The University of Athens is the oldest university in modern Greece and perhaps the most prominent. It is also the first modern university in the Balkan Peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean region.
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2 months ago
Monument to Archbishop Damascene
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 was made in 1991 in bronze and depicts the Archbishop holding a pastoral staff in his left hand, w...
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2 months ago
Church of St. Nicholas Raghava
The church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas is located at the northern foot of the Acropolis within the late Roman wall, and was accessible from the north, probably via the ancient Tripodon Street.
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2 months ago
Ruins of an ancient library
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 Archegetis along with Trajan himself and the people of Athens, according to an inscription on t...
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2 months ago
Church of St. Costiantina
When the people descended to the throne of Kostiantina I in 1868, the sons of George I and Olga, the municipality of Athens desired the building of the temple in his honor.
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3 months ago
National Theatre
The National Theatre began construction as the Royal Theatre of Greece in 1891, thanks to a donation of 1.000 British pounds by the Greek é migré Efstratios Rallis to King George I, so that he could dispose of it wherever he saw fit.
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3 months ago
Church of Saint Theodore
The Church of Agioi Theodoroi is located near Klaftmonos Square in central Athens. It is an 11th-century monument. In particular, above the entrance to the church, on the west wall, there is an inscription stating that the church was restored by the Byzantine official Nikolaos Kalomalos in 1049 AD.
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3 months ago
The king's first residence
The Museum of the City of Athens is housed in two surviving buildings: the house of the banker Stamatios Dekozis-Vouros (right) and his son Konstantinos Vouros (left). The former is one of the first examples of early strict classicism, designed by the German architects Lü ders and Hoffer.
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3 months ago
One of the oldest monuments in the world
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 335/334 BC to one of the performances he sponsored.
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3 months ago
Monument to Byron
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.
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3 months ago
Now a museum of Greek folk art
The mosque in Monastiraki Square was built in 1759 by the governor of Athens, Mustafa Agha Tsisdarakis. It was formerly known as the Mosque of the Lower Fountain, after the fountain that stood nearby, while the entire area was known as the Lower Bazaar and was the nerve center of the city during Ott...
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3 months ago
National Garden
A 16-hectare park located in the center of Athens. Five hundred species of different plants grow on its territory. Every third tree is over 100 years old. Ancient Greek ruins have been preserved within the National Garden - the remains of walls, columns and mosaics.
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3 months ago
Tower of the Winds
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.
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3 months ago
Romanesque Agora
The Romanesque Agora is a market square that appeared during the era of Roman rule. It is located east of the Athenian Agora. Residents from different parts of the city came here to shop, discuss political and cultural affairs of the country, and, of course, visit local temples.
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3 months ago
Ruins of ancient baths
The Roman balaneio (baths), located in the Zappeion district, is designed on a specially leveled area 21 meters wide, between two large walls in length and height, carefully built, which incorporated older architectural elements into their masonry.
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3 months ago
Catholic Cathedral
The Catholic Cathedral of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite is located at the intersection of Panepistimio Avenue and Omirou Street. It is the residence of the Catholic Archbishop of Athens and is dedicated to Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, a disciple of the Apostle Paul and the first bishop of Athens.
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3 months ago
National Library of Greece
On 16 March 1888, the foundation stone of the new neoclassical building was laid. The building was financed by three Kefalonian brothers living in the diaspora, Panagios, Marinos and Andreas Vallianos, and is known as "Vallianio".
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3 months ago
Hadrian's Arch
The construction of the arch began in 131 AD, when the local authorities wanted to celebrate the arrival of the Roman emperor Hadrian and thank him for his benevolence to the city.
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3 months ago
Ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus
The half-ruined Temple of Olympian Zeus is dedicated to the king of the Olympian gods, which explains the name of the monument. It stands a few minutes' walk from the center of Athens, just 500 meters southeast of the Acropolis and 700 meters south of Syntagma Square.
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3 months ago
Heart of Athens
The Acropolis is the heart of Athens, an ancient city where thousands of years ago a civilization arose that became the basis of the modern Western world. The architectural ensemble of the Acropolis includes buildings from the pre-Hellenistic, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods.
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3 months ago
Constitution Square
Syntagma Square, or Constitution Square, got its name in 1843, when King Otto presented the country's Constitution to the population. It is home to the former royal palace, where the Greek Parliament has been sitting since 1932.
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3 months ago
Small Metropolis
Another name is the Small Metropolis, because it is located next to the cathedral. A very small church, which is built entirely from architectural elements (spolia) of older buildings, from the classical period to the 12th or 13th century.
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3 months ago
Cathedral
Construction of the cathedral began on Christmas Day 1842, with the foundation laid by King Otto I of Greece and Queen Amalia. Marble from 72 destroyed churches in Athens at the time was used to build the cathedral.
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4 months ago
The place where the Apostle Paul preached
In addition to being a place of trial, the Areopagus is known as the place where the Apostle Paul preached. A large memorial plaque stands at the foot of the hill.
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4 months ago
Changing of the guard of honor
Actually, there is a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. And the parliament is nearby. It's interesting for children, a little funny for adults. I feel sorry for the guys, because it was very hot even yesterday.
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4 months ago