Athens Ophthalmiatreio
Athens Ophthalmiatreio, Eye hospital and protected building on Panepistimiou Street, Athens, Greece.
Athens Ophthalmiatreio is an eye hospital housed in a neoclassical building on Panepistimiou Street. The facade features symmetrical windows, ornamental details, and proportions typical of 19th-century medical institutions.
The facility was founded in 1843 and was Greece's first specialized eye hospital. Architects Christian Hansen and Lysandros Kaftantzoglou designed it as part of the country's early healthcare modernization efforts.
The building displays the neoclassical style that became standard for public institutions in 19th-century Athens. This architectural language symbolized the modern, enlightened state that Greece aimed to establish during its early years.
The building sits in a central location near the Academy of Athens along a major street with easy accessibility. It can be reached conveniently by public transportation.
The building has retained its original architectural elements since opening while being equipped with modern medical technology. This balance between historic heritage and contemporary medicine makes it a rare example of a working bridge between two eras.
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