Sunday 7 February 2021

THE ACADEMY OF ATHENS

 

 

 


 

The Academy of Athens is famous around the world as an excellent example of neoclassical architecture or architecture that borrows topics and aesthetics from Greek antiquity.

 

Located in the centre of the city and modelled after an ancient Greek temple the building acts as a link between ancient Athens and present times.  This beautiful building also houses the senior research institution for archaeology, philosophy  and modern Greek dialects and many other subjects.

 

Designed in 1859 by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen, the Academy is part of the famous “Trilogy” which includes the National Library and the University of Athens.



                                           The National Library in Athens


                                                   The University of Athens


All these beautiful constructions were modelled after the Parthenon and other ancient Greek temples.  


                                                         The Parthenon



I had my second coronavirus inoculation so in 11 days I shall be immune and able to circulate.  

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