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The Acropolis
It's impossible to talk about Athenian architecture without mentioning the Acropolis, the city's iconic temple complex. Perched on a rocky hilltop, the apex temple of the Acropolis is the Parthenon, dedicated to Athena, the city's patron goddess. Other monuments within the Acropolis complex include the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Propylaea Gate.
Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum, completed in 2009, is located in the Makryianni district, opposite the Acropolis. The museum is supported by over 100 concrete pillars, as the building sits atop the ruins of an ancient city. The top floor of the museum utilizes glass walls to maximize natural light. From the Parthenon Gallery, one can enjoy panoramic views of the Acropolis and modern Athens.
Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center
The stunning, eco-sustainable Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center urban complex, completed in 2017, includes a 1,400-seat opera house and a 400-seat theater. Completely modern and minimalist in style, the building is constructed on an artificial slope, surrounded by a park and a beautiful lake.
The buildings of the Athens Academy
Located in the heart of the city on Panepistimiou Street, these three neoclassical buildings, blending Greek, Roman, and Renaissance elements, are the University, the National Library of Greece, and the Academy of Athens. These stunning structures were built in the mid-19th century. At that time, the neoclassical style was a bridge connecting modern Greece with its distant past, resulting in the imposing yet elegant buildings we see today.
The Greek Parliament building in Athens
Built in 1842, this building, formerly the residence of the Greek royal family, is located north of the famous Syntagma Square. In November 1929, it was converted into the Greek Parliament building.
