Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 20 out of 23 cyclists
Cycling is not permitted at this location
You'll need to dismount and push your bike.
The Academy of Athens (Greek: Ακαδημία Αθηνών, Akadimía Athinón) is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens, a neoclassical building between Panepistimiou Street and Akadimias Street, designed as part of an architectural "trilogy" in 1859 by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen, along with the University and the National Library. Funds had been provided by the magnate Simon Sinas, completed in 1885. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_of_Athens_(modern)
July 17, 2020
The Athens Academy is characterized by impressive architecture, you can just take a look. There is an anteroom with a statue and a small information board about the history of the academy. After that comes a room that resembles a courtroom and is decorated with huge murals.
January 14, 2024
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