Zappeion

The Zappeion, in Athens

The Zappeion is a majestic neoclassical building of Athens, surrounded by gardens, near the National Garden. The Athens audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this palace linked to the revival of the modern Olympic Games.

A palace of the first modern Games

The Zappeion is a great neoclassical building of the nineteenth century, with a circular courtyard and a columned façade. Linked to the revival of the modern Olympic Games, it was used during the first Games of the modern era held in Athens. Surrounded by gardens, extending the National Garden, it today hosts conferences, exhibitions and events, and remains one of the finest buildings of the capital.

What to see

You admire the majestic neoclassical columned façade, the circular courtyard and the gardens that surround the Zappeion, near the National Garden. The building recalls the revival of the modern Olympic Games. It is a stop for lovers of architecture and history, in the heart of Athens.

Practical information

The Zappeion lies in the heart of Athens, near the National Garden and Syntagma Square, reachable on foot. The façade and the gardens can be freely admired; the interior hosts conferences and exhibitions according to its own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What is the Zappeion of Athens linked to?

To the revival of the modern Olympic Games: this neoclassical palace was used during the first Games of the modern era held in Athens.

Where is the Zappeion?

In the heart of Athens, near the National Garden and Syntagma Square.