It is a majestic looking precinct, but it is now too small to get anything done here. Both the National Library and the national opera (which was tucked away behind it) have moved in the past decade to new digs…
The navel of Athens
The navel of Athens is not the Parthenon. OK, strike that. The navel of ancient Athens is the Parthenon, but not for me.
The navel of Athens is not Parliament. OK, strike that. The navel of contemporary Athens is Parliament, but not for me.
The navel of Athens is not the Orthodox Cathedral, nor is the Catholic Cathedral of St Dionysius the Areopagite. Although that particular Catholic church is not as understated as some Catholic churches in Greece.
No, there can only be one navel of Athens. The cluster on University St: The Old National Library, the ceremonial hall of Athens University, and the Academy of Athens.
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