The Academy of Athens
The Academy of Athens
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Neighborhood: Akadimia (Academy)
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- Panepistimio • 2 min walk
- Nomismatokopio • 4 min walk
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,468 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
The Academy of Athens is an absolutely stunning building ,established in 1926,architect Theophil Hansen designed this building plus the National Library and the University as part of a architecturally " trilogy " in 1859 ,a great example of Neoclassical architecture at it's best .
I love the way the building looks ,the four statues of Athena,Socrates,Plato and Apollo add to the joy of viewing the building ,it's such a photogenic looking building,makes for some great photographic buildings and is most definitely well worth checking out if you're in the area and easy to locate along. Panepistimiou.
I love the way the building looks ,the four statues of Athena,Socrates,Plato and Apollo add to the joy of viewing the building ,it's such a photogenic looking building,makes for some great photographic buildings and is most definitely well worth checking out if you're in the area and easy to locate along. Panepistimiou.
Written July 25, 2022
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andyh67186334
Coalville, UK10,862 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I was staying on the same avenue as the Academy of Athens and it was just a five minute stroll. I visited twice, early morning when there were very few people around, and later in the afternoon when the sun was on the building. You can go inside the entrance at certain times of the day, and the interior is beautifully decorated. A great example of Neo classical architecture and free to enter.
Written August 19, 2023
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Chiba, Japan38,656 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
I visited it on a tour. It is next to the National Library, the University of Athens, and the Academy. The birth of the goddess Athena is carved on the triangular wall just below the roof, and there are statues of Athena and Apollo on top of the Ionic columns. At the entrance, there are statues of Plato on the right and Socrates on the left.
Written May 31, 2024
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ldgp14
Telford, UK3,351 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The Academy of Athens is a beautiful building with some fantastic statues. The middle of the building depicting the Gods is excellent and so is the statue of Athena. For me this is a must see on your trip to Athens to get a flavour of how wonderful the buildings in Ancient Greece would have looked.
Written August 16, 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,709 contributions
Aug 2021
This is a very grand building that one spots immediately on the broad avenue. I walked past it several time and we saw it from the taxi many times. Looks like an ancient temple, but it's modern.
Written August 17, 2021
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
This is one of the most stunning buildings visitors to Athens should see. You can get to it by Metro Red Line, getting off at Panepistimio Metro Station, and then walking the few steps to the Academy, on Panepistimiou Street. Next to it, on one side, is the Old also neoclassical building of the National Library of Greece and, on the other side, the University (Panepistimio in Greek) of Athens. These three buildings form what is called the "Athens Trilogy", all were built, in the late 19th century, in the same architectural style. The original Academy was founded by the philosopher Plato, in the 4th century BC, and many Greek philosophers attended there. The modern Academy of Athens was established in the early 1920s, and is free to enter and you can take photos at your leisure, as we did, without any problems; and the few staff there are quite helpful.
The entrance as well as the interior of the building are absolutely stunning and the statues of Socrates and Plato are a reminder of times past. A must see building. Highly recommended.
The entrance as well as the interior of the building are absolutely stunning and the statues of Socrates and Plato are a reminder of times past. A must see building. Highly recommended.
Written July 2, 2017
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REDMAN
Egaleo, Greece5,047 contributions
Jan 2020
What a great tour! Learned so many things that I didn't know about my city. There are 3 buildings called "The Triad". Library, University and Academy of Athens.
Written February 3, 2020
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REDMAN
Egaleo, Greece5,047 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Went there for the graduation of friends. They also took their oath.
Wonderful building, not accessible though, filled with historic moments and leaders.
Wonderful building, not accessible though, filled with historic moments and leaders.
Written January 20, 2019
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
The National University of Athens is a magnificent building. The best way to get there is by Metro. Get off your Red Line Metro at Panepistimio (University) Metro station, walk up onto the road, a few more steps, and you are in front of the university! In fact this is one of the so-called Athens Trilogy of buildings, with the other two being the National Academy of Athens and the National Library building. They are all built in the neoclassical style of architecture and they are really a sight to behold. Absolutely stunning, inside and outside. The university was founded in 1837. It has been named in honour of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Governor of Greece. It is one of the largest universities in Europe. A must-see if you can manage it.
Written July 3, 2017
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Ben White
Northampton, UK3,228 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Admittedly we didn’t go inside and too be honest I’m unsure as to whether you can actually go inside, but we stumbled across them and honestly the outside is amazing.
The architecture of the building is beautiful, it’s got the same vibe as acropolis and other roman ruins.
The architecture of the building is beautiful, it’s got the same vibe as acropolis and other roman ruins.
Written May 26, 2019
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