Athens City Hall, Town hall in Athens, Greece.
Athens City Hall is a neoclassical municipal building at Kotzia Square with a distinctive three-story marble facade decorated with ironwork and a prominent balcony. It houses the administrative offices that manage the city's daily operations and public services.
The building was completed in 1874 by architect Panagis Kalkos as a two-story structure funded by the National Bank of Greece. A third floor was added in 1937 to accommodate the city's expanding administrative functions.
The building anchors Kotzia Square with its classical columns and prominent balcony, where people gather for municipal ceremonies and civic events. Its marble details and ironwork reflect how the city expressed its importance through architecture.
The building sits on Athinas Street in central Athens and is easy to reach by public transport. Access to administrative offices is available during business hours, while the exterior and Kotzia Square in front offer viewing opportunities at any time.
The building was among the first neoclassical administrative structures in Athens and helped establish the architectural style for the city's 19th-century development. Its balcony was historically used for official announcements and public addresses to citizens.
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