Old Royal Palace

Old Royal Palace, Athens (Palaces) — Fig. 01Old Royal Palace© A.Savin · CC BY-SA 3.0

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About Old Royal Palace

On Syntagma Square in Athens stands the Old Royal Palace, an imposing neoclassical building. King Otto of Greece had it built between 1836 and 1843, financed by his father, King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Designed by Friedrich von Gärtner, the building served as the residence of the Greek royal family until 1922. After fires and the abolition of the monarchy, the palace was remodeled, and it has housed the Greek parliament since 1935. You can admire the monumental façade, which today is regarded as a symbol of the country's parliamentary democracy.

Based on the article “Königliches Schloss (Athen)” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

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Athens, Greece
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Coordinates: 37.97528° N · 23.73694° E
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FAQ about Old Royal Palace

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What is the Old Royal Palace in Athens?

The Old Royal Palace is a neoclassical building on Syntagma Square in Athens that now houses the Greek Parliament. The imposing structure was designed by the architect Friedrich von Gärtner. Its monumental facade is considered a symbol of Greece's parliamentary democracy, and you can view it from Syntagma Square.

Who built the Old Royal Palace in Athens, and how was it used?

King Otto of Greece had the Old Royal Palace in Athens built between 1836 and 1843. Construction was financed by his father, King Ludwig I of Bavaria. Until 1922, the palace served as the residence of the Greek royal family. After fires and the abolition of the monarchy, it was remodeled, and it has housed the Greek Parliament since 1935.

What can you see around the Old Royal Palace in Athens?

Directly in front of the Old Royal Palace on Syntagma Square in Athens, about 50 to 100 meters away, you'll find the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Presidential Guard. About 137 meters away, the Syntagma metro station displays archaeological finds in its own exhibition. Art lovers will find the B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music about 155 meters away, and the Angelos and Leto Katakouzenos Foundation after about 181 meters.

Are there restaurants near the Old Royal Palace in Athens?

Yes, there is a wide selection of restaurants around the Old Royal Palace on Syntagma Square in Athens. travelguide195 lists around 201 restaurants within 500 meters. That makes it easy to combine a look at the Parliament building with a meal break in the heart of the city.

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