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National Observatory of Athens

National Observatory of Athens

Also known as Εθνικό Αστεροσκοπείο Αθηνών

Year

1846

Style

Neoclassical

Type

research center

On the Hill of the Nymphs, directly opposite the Acropolis, the National Observatory of Athens gave the new Greek state one of its first purpose-built scientific monuments. Theophil Hansen designed the Sina building as a compact…

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National Observatory of Athens
National Observatory of Athens
National Observatory of Athens
National Observatory of Athens

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  1. 1846

    Original construction

    Theophil Hansen

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