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Academy of Athens
CultureVisit: ~15 min
A neoclassical building designed by Theophil Hansen and completed around 1885, funded by the benefactor Simon Sinas. It is part of the so-called «Neoclassical Trilogy» together with the National Library and the University, on Panepistimiou Street. In front are two columns with Apollo and Athena, and seated statues of Plato and Socrates. It is best admired from the outside.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Academy of Athens: 3 missions
- Look at the columns of Apollo and AthenaNotice the two tall columns at the entrance, topped by Apollo and Athena.
- Walk the neoclassical trilogy of PanepistimiouWalk along Panepistimiou Street and look at the three buildings: the Academy, the University and the National Library.
- Find the statues of Plato and SocratesLook for the seated statues of Plato and Socrates in front of the building and compare them with the façade.
Near Academy of Athens
Omonia Square2.0 km awayEpigraphic Museum of Athens2.1 km awayNational Archaeological Museum of Athens2.1 km awayStoa Poikile2.2 km awayAncient Agora of Athens2.3 km awayMS Roof Garden2.3 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Academy of Athens?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Academy of Athens?
Look at the columns of Apollo and Athena, Walk the neoclassical trilogy of Panepistimiou and Find the statues of Plato and Socrates.
What is there to see near Academy of Athens?
Omonia Square (2.0 km), Epigraphic Museum of Athens (2.1 km) and National Archaeological Museum of Athens (2.1 km).
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