# Academy of Athens

Athens, Greece

A gleaming neoclassical landmark built between 1859 and 1885 to designs by Theophil Hansen. Crowned by columns bearing Athena and Apollo and flanked by statues of Socrates and Plato, it is Greece's national academy and part of the Athenian Trilogy.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Academy of Athens, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 37.98, 23.73417

[City page](/cities/athens)

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