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University of Athens

Panepistimiou 30, 10678, Athens

Description

The University of Athens is the oldest building of the "Athenian Trilogy" (built during 1839 and 1864) and was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen, older brother of Theophilus Hansen. In front of the Propylaia are the statues of Kapodistrias (work of Bananos) and Korais (work of Broutos), while the statue of Glagston is work of Vitalis.

Address Information

Panepistimiou 30
Akadimia
10678
Athens
Attica, Greece
Greece
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Phone

+302103226549

+302103226549

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