National Kapodistrian University of Athens

The historic and central building of Kapodistrian University of Athens, an example of early classicism.

The oldest university in southeastern Europe. When it opened in 1837, it had 52 students. It currently has over 50,000 undergraduate students per year and diverse research activity, while it has been included several times in lists of top universities in the world.
The oldest university in southeastern Europe. When it opened in 1837, it had 52 students. It currently has over 50,000 undergraduate students per year and diverse research activity, while it has been included several times in lists of top universities in the world.
The original departments of the University of Athens were the departments of theology, law and of medicine and arts, which included mathematics and sciences.
The original departments of the University of Athens were the departments of theology, law and of medicine and arts, which included mathematics and sciences.
The building’s murals are from Karl Rahl, Eduard Lebiedski and Vicenzo Lanza.
The building’s murals are from Karl Rahl, Eduard Lebiedski and Vicenzo Lanza.
External mural, at the entrance. Similar decorations of exquisite aesthetics can be seen in the building’s interior.
External mural, at the entrance. Similar decorations of exquisite aesthetics can be seen in the building’s interior.
External mural
External mural

Location

Timeline

Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )

1839 Beginning of construnction, based on Christian Hansen designs.

1864 Construction completion.

Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)

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