the academy of athens is greece's national academy in the akadimias district of athens, greece

archaeological establishment neoclassical civilization architecture established philosopher traditional sightseeing destination philosophy university archeology historical attraction akadimias sykoutris classical education sculpture cityscape national district research heritage akadimia socrates monument historic building landmark european academy greeces highest country ioannis library athinon evening history culture classic tourism ancient typical tourist athens greece pillar apollo museum column relief athena statue attica facade europe street travel ionic plato greek night steps union