Zappeion, Convention center in central Athens, Greece
Zappeion is a neoclassical convention building in central Athens, a short walk from the National Garden. The façade displays Corinthian columns while the interior organizes around a circular atrium with several exhibition and conference rooms radiating outward.
Theophil Hansen designed the structure between 1874 and 1888 using funds from the Zappas brothers' estate. The rooms hosted fencing competitions during the 1896 Olympic Games.
The building bears the name of cousins Evangelos and Konstantinos Zappas, who funded its construction through a generous legacy. Visitors today witness a space where formal receptions and exhibitions show its role as a meeting point for civic life.
The building lies between the Temple of Zeus and the Parliament building, within easy walking distance. Several entrances lead to different areas, which open depending on scheduled events.
The first nationwide radio broadcast launched from here in 1938, reaching households across the country. The transmission site marked a turning point in Greek media history.
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