Neoclassical Athens:

Timetable

09:15

Starting Point: Syntagma Square (opposite of Hotel Grande Bretagne)

9:30 – 10:15

Enjoy a guided tour of the National Garden. Originally commissioned by Queen Amalia, the first Queen of Greece, as her royal gardens, the National Garden has provided the backdrop for much of the country’s modern history.

10:30 – 11:30

Walk down Panepistimiou Street to marvel the stunning architecture of its neoclassical buildings and their connection with King Otto. Along the way we will encounter the Catholic Church of Saint Denis, the Ophthalmic Hospital -a structure with a distinctly Byzantine flavor- the Numismatic Museum of Athens (Iliou Melathron) and the neoclassical Athenian Trilogy, the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens and the National Library.

11:45 – 12:30

Coffee break at Black Duck Garden, a hidden treasure in the gardens of the Museum of the City of Athens that Queen Amalia herself had created in the early 19^th century.

12:30 – 13:15

Tour of the Museum of the City of Athens. Dedicated to the city of Athens, the museum is particularly focused on presenting the city’s modern history, from 1834 onwards. Having served as the first temporary residence of Greece’s first royal couple, the museum showcases a wealth of material culture objects from the 19^th century and a range of rooms furnished and decorated in authentic 19^th century aristocracy style, offering a rare glimpse into a fascinating period of modern Greek history.

13:15

Ending Point: Klathmonos Square