Neoclassical Governmental Buildings
Neoclassical Governmental Buildings
And also, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Hellenic Parliament or the seat of the Prime Minister (Maximos Mansion) are located in majestic buildings of historical value.
Neoclassical Governmental Buildings
The Parliament of Greece is housed in the famous neoclassical building of Syntagma Square. The construction of the building was created after the transfer of the capital of the young Greek Government from Nafplio (Pelop's Island) to Athens, intended to be used as the home of King Otto.... more
Maximos Mansion (or Megaro Maximou) is located at Herodes Atticus Street, next to the Presidential Mansion and the National Garden of Athens. Today, it is the Prime Minister's office.... more
The Presidential Mansion is located at the National Garden, at the corner of Herodes Attikou Street & Vasileos Georgiou B Street. This is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic. ... more
The Mansion of Stefanou Psycha (today's Embassy of Italy) is located at the crossroads of Vasilissis Sofias Avenue with Sekeri Street and is an architectural diamond. This special estate was erected in 1895 as the residence of businessman Stefanos Psycha, who commissioned the design to famous German architect Ernst Ziller.... more
The Merlin de Douai Mansion (today French Embassy) is located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in downtown Athens and is an elegant neoclassical building of 500 m² with rich exterior decoration. It was built on a large 1770 m² plot, directly opposite the Old Palace, the home of the first king of Greece, Otto, and today houses the Greek Parliament.... more
The building where the Bank of Greece is located, was built between 1933 and 1938. You can found this at Eleftherios Venizelos (Panepistimiou) Street at number 21.... more
