Academy of Athens, National academy and research institution in Athens, Greece
The Academy of Athens operates in three sections covering natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and moral and political sciences.
Established in 1926, the Academy occupies a neoclassical building designed by Theophil Hansen, with construction beginning in 1859 and finishing in 1885.
The institution publishes scholarly works, hosts conferences, and represents Greece in international scientific organizations through its research centers and offices.
Regular members of the Academy are elected for life positions, while distinguished individuals receive recognition as Fellows or Corresponding Members.
The main building features sculptures by Leonidas Drosis, including a pediment depicting the birth of Athena that received first prize at the 1873 Vienna Exhibition.
Location: Athens Municipality
Inception: March 18, 1926
Website: https://academyofathens.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.98000,23.73417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05
The list presents photographic locations in Athens suitable for digital media. The sites include ancient temples, squares, markets, museums, and viewpoints. Each location offers historical architecture or urban views for photography.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius the Areopagite
133 m
Athens Ophthalmiatreio
74 m
Hall of the Academy of Athens
58 m
Athens trilogy
93 m
Serpieri Mansion
93 m
Museum and Study Centre of the Greek Theatre
183 m
Dimitrios Rallis House
110 m
Statue of William Ewart Gladstone
107 m
Statue of Patriarch Grιgorios V of Constantinople, Athens
58 m
Grand Hotel d’ Athenes
187 m
Academy of Athens Library
13 m
Vallianeio Megaron
157 m
Equestrian statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis
243 m
Statue of Panayis Vagliano
162 m
Statue of the actress Kiveli, Athens
141 m
Korai Square
157 m
Socrates (statue)
32 m
Plato statue, Athens
42 m
University of Athens
114 m
Apollo column
7 m
Museum of the Bank of Greece
227 m
Statue of Adamantios Corais, Athens
78 m
Count Ioannis Kapodistrias, Governor of Greece (2)
93 m
Bust of Ioannis Charamis, Athens
86 m
Rigas Feraios (statue)
112 m
Megaro Efesiou
177 m
Elliniko Ekpaideftirio
129 m
Student Club of Athens University
229 mReviews
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