The Zappeion

The Zappeion is the small park area between the National Garden and the Olympieion. In it you will see the handsome Zappeion Megaron, designed by the architect Theofil Hansen and built in 1874-1888. In recent years this "Congress and Exhibition Hall", has witnessed some of the most important moments in this country's modern history: European leaders' summits, election day results and important political announcements, it also houses important art exhibitions and occasionaly concerts are given here.