Old Royal Palace
The Old Royal Palace (Greek: Παλαιά Ανάκτορα Palaiá Anáktora) is the first royal palace of modern Greece, completed in 1843. It has housed the Hellenic Parliament since 1934. The Old Palace is situated at the heart of modern Athens, facing onto Syntagma Square.
| Old Royal Palace | |
|---|---|
Παλαιά Ανάκτορα | |
A view from Vasilissis Amalias Avenue. | |
Location within Athens | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival (a type of Neoclassicism) |
| Location | Athens, Greece |
| Current tenants | Hellenic Parliament |
| Construction started | 1836 |
| Inaugurated | 1843 |
| Client | Ludwig I of Bavaria |
| Owner | Hellenic Republic |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Friedrich von Gärtner |
| Website | |
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