Athens Ophthalmiatreio
Athens Ophthalmiatreio, Eye hospital and protected building on Panepistimiou Street, Athens, Greece.
The Athens Ophthalmiatreio features neoclassical architecture with symmetrical facades, large windows, and decorative elements characteristic of nineteenth-century medical institutions.
Established in 1843, the Athens Ophthalmiatreio was designed by architects Christian Hansen and Lysandros Kaftantzoglou as part of the modernization of Greek healthcare infrastructure.
The building represents a significant example of Greek institutional architecture, combining medical functionality with the neoclassical design principles of the period.
Located near the Academy of Athens, the hospital continues to provide specialized eye care services and maintains modern ophthalmological equipment within its historic walls.
The facility stands as the first specialized eye hospital in Greece, maintaining both its original architectural elements and contemporary medical functions since the nineteenth century.
Location: Athens Municipality
Inception: 1843
Architects: Christian Hansen, Lysandros Kaftantzoglou
Address: Ελ. Βενιζέλου 26 & Σίνα 2, Αθήνα, 10672
Website: http://ophthalmiatreio.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.97934,23.73422
Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:38
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