Ακροπόλ Παλάς, Art Nouveau protected building in Patision Street, Athens, Greece
The Acropol Palace features ornate exterior details, tall windows, decorative ironwork, and architectural elements characteristic of French Art Nouveau design.
Constructed between 1926 and 1928, the building served as a luxurious hotel until the 1980s and recorded the events of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising.
The structure now functions as the ACROPOL Center for Culture and Creation, hosting exhibitions, cultural activities, and maintaining a digital library.
Located opposite the National Archaeological Museum and the Polytechnic, the building underwent extensive restoration works from 2013 to 2019.
Dutch television crews used the building to document the tank attack during the 1973 Polytechnic uprising, capturing significant historical footage.
Location: Athens Municipality
Inception: 1926
Architects: Σωτήριος Μαγιάσης
Architectural style: Art Nouveau
GPS coordinates: 37.98878,23.73034
Latest update: June 25, 2025 22:50
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