The Iliou Melathron stands out for its bold, neoclassical facade and the lush, private garden tucked behind an iron fence. Heinrich Schliemann, the amateur archaeologist who excavated Troy, commissioned this mansion in eighteen…
Athens Neoclassical Architecture
Trace the 19th-century vision of Athens as a grand European capital along its most elegant neoclassical avenues, from the famous Trilogy to monumental private palaces.
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1. Numismatic Museum of Athens
2. Holy Catholic Cathedral of Saint Denis the Areopagite
The Cathedral of Saint Denis the Areopagite features a pale, neo-Renaissance facade topped by a tall, arched triangular pediment. Built in the mid-nineteenth century, this church serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop in…
3. Eye clinic of Athens
The Ophthalmiatreion of Athens features a distinct facade of neoclassical yellow stone with stark white marble detailing. Built in eighteen forty-seven, it began when Queen Amalia noticed the growing number of people in the city suffering…
4. Academy of Athens
The Academy of Athens displays two massive lonic columns topped by seated marble statues of Athena and Apollo. Designed by Theophil Hansen, this neoclassical building serves as the national academy of science and literature. Construction…
5. Panepistimio
The main building of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens features a distinct facade painted in brilliant, creamy tones with deep red accents along the ionic columns. Designed by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen in the…
6. Vallianeio Megaron
The Vallianeio Megaron stands out with its grand, neoclassical facade of Pentelic marble and a prominent double staircase leading to the entrance. It serves as the National Library of Greece, commissioned by the wealthy benefactor Panagis…
7. Stoa Arsakeiou
The Stoa Arsakeiou features a long, covered walkway with tall columns that run along the side of the nineteenth century Arsakio School building. This passage links two major streets in the heart of Athens. Originally built to house shops…
8. National Historical Museum - Old Parliament House
The Old Parliament House sits on Stadiou Street, recognized by the tall bronze statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis standing with his hand outstretched toward the neoclassical facade. This building served as the seat of the Hellenic Parliament…