IN THE SPOTLIGHT

• The Roman Agora and the Library of Hadrian

  
  Monuments & Archaeological Sites

  The 28,000 sq.m. site of the Roman Agora and the Library of Hadrian ncludes the two large Roman monuments north of the Acropolis and east of the Ancient Agora.
  Read on

• National Library – Athens Academy – Athens University

  
  Buildings

  These striking neoclassical buildings were built by the Hansen brothers of Copenhagen. The National Library is reached via an impressive sculpted marble
  Read on

• National Archaeological Museum

  
  Museums

  The National Archaeological Museum is set in a characteristic hefty neoclassical building, designed by L. Lange and remodelled by P. Kalkos, H. Vlachos and E.
  Read on

• House of Parliament (Vouli)

  
  Buildings

  Overlooking Syntagma Square, it was originally the Royal Palace of King Otto and Queen Amalia, the first monarchs of Greece. Designed in the neoclassical style
  Read on

• Herakleidon-Experience in Visual Arts

  
  Museums

  This excellent private Museum is housed in an attractive listed neoclassical building in the busy heart of the trendy Thissio district. It regularly houses
  Read on

• Zappeion

  
  Buildings

  Built in 1874-1878 by architect von Hansen, on the order of Greek-Romanian national benefactors and cousins Zappas, this lofty neoclassical structure
  Read on