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Athens University Museum Description
(Local Name: Panepistímion Athínas) 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. In front of the entrance are figures of Kapodistrias, who as Governor of Greece (1827-31)
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Hobbies & Activities category: Education institution;  Paintings, art collections;  Medical, pharmacy attraction;  Architecture - Neo-Classical;  Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain
Address
Athens University
Thólous 5, Pláka
10556 Athéna
Greece
http://www.uoa.gr
Hours
October 1 to May 31
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Open14:309:3014:309:309:30ClosedClosed
Closed19:0014:3019:0014:3014:30
June 1 to September 30
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Open17:00Closed17:00ClosedClosedClosedClosed
Closed21:0021:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Greek National Day (March 25)
Good Friday - Christian
Easter - Christian
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Transit
Bus: 024, 230 (Panepistimíou); Trolleybus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13.
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