Neoclassical Trilogy, A Neoclassical Jewel of Wisdom and Art

Panepistimiou 30

Landmark buildings in new architecture in Athens

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Introduction

"The Trilogy of Neoclassicism" refers to three neoclassical-style buildings in Athens, namely the National Library of Greece, the University of Athens, and the Academy of Athens. The University of Athens is the central building, featuring beautiful depictions of Greek deities on its exterior walls. The National Library houses a vast collection of ancient Greek literature. On the other side of the complex is the Academy of Athens, modeled after the Acropolis and adorned with sculptures of the armored Athena and the musical Apollo, as well as seated statues of Plato and Socrates.

Address

Panepistimiou 30

Opening hours

National Library: Monday to Thursday 9:00-20:00, Friday and Saturday 9:00-14:00. Academy of Athens Library: Monday to Saturday 9:00-15:00. University of Athens is only open to the public during open classes, lectures, and graduation ceremonies, and is not open for visits at other times.

Transportation

You can choose to take the red line of the subway and get off at Panepistimio station.