Athens University Museum Panepistímion Athínas
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This building on Panepistimíou (University) Street - now officially Venizélou Street - together with the Academy, National Library and the New Palace, are the most striking achievements of the young kingdom of Greece in the field of architecture and town planning. It was designed by the Hansen brothers of Copenhagen.
The University, a plain Neo-Classical building with restrained ornament, was built in 1839-41 by Christian Hansen (1803-83). Behind the columns of the portico, above the doorway, is a representation of King Otto, who initiated the project, surrounded by Muses.
The University, a plain Neo-Classical building with restrained ornament, was built in 1839-41 by Christian Hansen (1803-83). Behind the columns of the portico, above the doorway, is a representation of King Otto, who initiated the project, surrounded by Muses.
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The Athens University, as it is commonly referred to, houses a collection of printed documents and journals, commemorative medals, medical and dental instruments as well as photographs and paints depicting the history of the university.
Address:
Athens University, Thólous 5, Pláka, 10556 Athéna, Greece
Hours:
June 1 to September 30: 5pm-9pm; Closed: Sun, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
October 1 to May 31: 9:30am-2:30pm; Mon: 2:30pm-7pm; Wed: 2:30pm-7pm; Closed: Sun, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Sat
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Greek National Day (March 25), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian, Good Friday - Christian
Transit: Bus: 024, 230 (Panepistimiou); Trolleybus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13.
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University of Athens.
Buildings of the University of Athens.
