We are very excited that the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens has opened up its "home" to the general public and invites us to get to know the Propylaea, one of the most iconic places of the Greek capital.
Officially founded in 1837, the University of Athens has been in continuous operation for 180 years and is an integral part of modern Greece’s academic tradition. It is considered to be among the leading universities in Europe and is listed 72nd among 5011 universities in the world. During its remarkable history, numerous political changes and social developments have taken place in the building and its monumental precinct acknowledges highlights of Greek history.
The neoclassical building of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens was designed by the Danish architect Hans Christian Hansen, and is home to a famous fresco by the painter Carl Rahl. The sculptures of its precincts focus on important historical figures including Rigas Feraios, Gregory V of Constantinople, Adamantios Korais and Ioannis Kapodistrias.
The tours available are an opportunity for the general public to get acquainted with the university’s long history; they will be made by art historians of the Department of History and Archaeology, under the scientific supervision of the Associate Professor of History of Art, Dimitris Pavlopoulos.
For more information and reservations visit, https://visit.uoa.gr/en/