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Travelling through History at the Center of Athens

Updated: 2014-06-10 / (visitgreece.gr)
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“Evangelismos" Hospital (old building). A neoclassic building (designed by G. Metaksas), which was renovated in 1880 by Queen Olga. Few years later the homonym garden of English style was created.

Megali tou Genous Scholi Square. A small square, located in the intersection of Vassilissis Sofias and Vassilias Konstantinos Avenues. In the middle of the square stands the impressionistic sculpture of “Dromeas” or “Runner” (created in 1988, by K. Varotsos), which is created from glass pieces. On the opposite side stands "Hilton" hotel (1958-1963) of vigorous international modernistic style (many coffee houses, bars and small restaurants are located around on Ventiri, Meksi and other streets). Two amazing art nouveau block of flats dating back to the middle war period are located on the other side of the square (at the intersection with I. Gennadios Str.). Next to “Hilton” hotel is the building of National Gallery- Alexandros Soutsos Museum , which was constructed in the period of 1966-1975 and was influenced by the brutal architectural style of Le Corbusier. Rizari Park, one of the first parks in Athens, is also located on the opposite side of "Hilton" hotel.

Eleftheria Park. It is a lush green area, which surrounds El. Venizelos Statue (sculptured by G. Pappas). Three stone buildings are located in its back side, which now house the Art Center of Athens Municipality and "El. Venizelos" Museum. Opposite the park, stands a frugal neoclassic complex of three hospitals (“Aeginitio”, “Aretaeio” and “Alexandra”).

Athens Concert Hall: A monumental building designed by M. Voureka, constructed in the period of 1973-1991. It is considered to be one of the best and most integrated music halls in the world. It has concert and opera halls, music library, conference hall, halls of multi purposes etc. During winter season it organizes music concerts, opera, theater, dancing performances and other high quality events.

American Embassy. One of the most outstanding examples of modern architecture in Greece (1959-1961), designed by the famous architect W. Gropius.

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