The Athens University

The Athens University was designed by the elder brother, Hans Christian Hansen and its construction began in 1839. Notice the graceful fountain in its courtyard, its circular staircase and the colourful frescos of classical subjects, which adorn the walls behind a row of columns in its porch. The frescos were painted by the Bavarian Karl Rahl.

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The Academy

The Academy of Athens is flanked by two wings decorated with friezes and a pair of tall columns adorned by statues of Apollo and Athena. It was designed by the younger brother Theofil Hansen. The statues are the work of the sculptor L. Drosis and the painted decorations were again done by Karl Rani. The Academy is considered the finest example of the Greek order in architecture.

The National Library

Yet another wonderful building, designed by the younger brother Theofil Hansen. It is the largest library in the country housing thousands of books in all languages. Theofil Hansen first started designing this simple, stately building in 1858 and concluded it in 1884.