Acropolis
It is impossible to talk about the architecture of Athens without mentioning the Acropolis, the city's iconic temple complex. Perched on a rocky hill, the top temple of the Acropolis is the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city's patron goddess. Other monuments on the Acropolis include the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Propylaea.
ACROPOLIS Museum
The Acropolis Museum was completed in 2009 and is located in the Makryianni district, opposite the Acropolis. The museum is supported by over 100 concrete pillars, as the building is built on the ruins of an ancient city. The top floor of the museum uses glass walls to let in natural light. The Parthenon Gallery offers panoramic views of the Acropolis and modern Athens.
Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center
The stunning, ecologically sustainable urban complex of the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre was completed in 2017 and includes a 1,400-seat opera house and a 400-seat theatre. Completely modern and minimalist in style, the building is built on an artificial slope, surrounded by a park and a beautiful lake.
Buildings of the Academy of Athens
Located in the city center on Panepistimiou Street, these three neoclassical buildings, which blend Greek, Roman and Renaissance elements, are the University, the National Library of Greece and the Academy of Athens. These beautiful structures date back to the mid-19th century. At that time, the neoclassical style was the style that connected modern Greece to its ancient past, resulting in buildings that are as imposing as they are elegant.
Greek Parliament Building in Athens
Built in 1842, it was once the residence of the Greek royal family, located north of the famous Syntagma Square. In November 1929, it was converted into the Greek Parliament building.
