Old Parliament House, Parliament building from 1875 in central Athens, Greece

The Old Parliament House on Stadiou Street has a light yellow upper facade over a brownish-gray stone base, with a projecting central section topped by a triangular pediment on four Ionic columns. Behind the columns, a recessed porch with a red wall holds dark green double doors reached by wide stone steps. Inside, the assembly hall has a gold and blue painted ceiling, white marble columns with gilded capitals, crystal chandeliers and tiered wooden benches.

The building was constructed in 1875 and served as the main parliamentary chamber until 1935, where Greek politicians debated important national matters. After that period, it transitioned to a different role in the city's civic life.

The building now houses the National Historical Museum, displaying artifacts, documents, and photographs that trace Greece's political journey through the centuries. Visitors can see how the nation developed through different periods and struggles.

The museum is open daily except Mondays, and guided tours are available in multiple languages. Visitors can also explore the exhibitions independently with informational displays throughout the space.

The equestrian statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, sculpted by Lazaros Sochos in Paris in 1900, was first placed in 1904 at the start of Kolokotronis Street and moved to this spot in 1954. His head turns toward the Parliament while his finger points to where the Royal Mews stood; a popular joke says he was telling deputies that, given their servility to the king, the stables suited them.