Academy of Athens

Also known as Ακαδημία Αθηνών

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Year

1885

Architect

Theophil Hansen

Type

building

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The most architecturally ambitious element of the Athenian Trilogy, the Academy was designed by Theophil Hansen and funded by the Greek benefactor Simon Sinas. The central Ionic portico is flanked by two tall Ionic columns bearing statues o …

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