Athens: route 2

Did you know that

This building is classified as a monument because it has a long history and its architecture is very important. However, today it is in serious danger.

Can you guess the style?

It is one of the few buildings in Athens that are characterized as neo-Gothic. It has an impressive arched entrance and pointed windows on the ground floor. On the roof there is a Gothic terrace. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden and is set among newer buildings with many floors, so it looks unusual and people stop to admire it.

Let me tell you a story about this building!

It was built in 1914 and for 80 years it served as the home of the Typaldos family from Kefalonia. In one of its rooms old books are kept that belonged to the very rich library of the family.

What is happening today?

The owner is trying to save this wonderful building.

Did you know that

The house has three floors and was built in 1931. Unfortunately we don’t know the engineer who designed it.

Can you guess the style?

It is an eclectic style house, built in 1931. It has a ground floor and 3 additional floors above. There are impressive decorations on the front of the building. Inside the building there is a beautiful marble and wood staircase.

Let me tell you a story about this building!

The famous writer M. Karagatsis lived in this building for many years. During the German occupation, writers and artists used to meet here. In the period 1960-1980 the building housed a clinic.

What about today?

The building is inhabited and hosts an art space.

The building dates back to the 1920s.

Did you know that?

On the ground in front of its entrance is a small metal structure. People used it to clean their shoes from the dirt, back in the days when the city streets were made of dirt.

Can you guess the style?

The style of the building is called “eclectic”. There are simple decorations on its exterior. The entrance door is arched, with two large marble pieces on the side. Its door is made of metal, with square-shaped decorative elements.

Let me tell you a story about this building!

It was built as a house. It later became an economics high school. Since 2011, it has been the building of the 22nd Elementary School.

What about today?

The building is full of life because it’s full of kids!

 Did you know that?

The building was built in 1923, when there were many gardens in the neighborhood and children could play in the streets.

Can you guess the style?

The style of the building is called “eclectic”. It has a simple decoration. It has two floors and the facade is symmetrical. There are frames around the windows and doors. The entrance door is beautifully made of wood.

Let me tell you the history of the building!

In 1940, the building was the home of Lela Karagianni’s family. She was the leader of a Greek resistance group called “Bouboulina”. The group used to meet at Lela’s house. Unfortunately, she was murdered by the Nazis in 1944.

 What about today?

The building has been owned by the Municipality of Athens since 1997. It has been classified as a monument, so no one can demolish it.

Did you know that?

The six-storey block of flats was built in the 1930s. The civil engineer C. Vigus designed it.

Can you guess the style?

The style of the building is modern, with art deco elements. The corners of the building and its balconies are curved. The entrance is beautifully decorated with white and grey marble.

Let me tell you the history of the building!

The building was constructed of concrete, which is why it is so tall and curved.

 What about today?

On the ground floor of the building is an old bakery. It has been there since the 1960s. It is famous for its millefeuilles and chocolate sweets.