Omonia Square

In the original urban plan, designed in the first half of the 19th century, the palace was planned to be built where today is Omonia Square.

After the first overwhelming revamp, it gained its circular shape as well as fencing. The second revamp opened its center and reduced its green part to accommodate the metro station. Eight statues depicting muses were placed on an equal number of poles of ventilation ducts. A ninth statue was placed below the square visible only from the toilets, which were subsequently referred to by her name, "Calliope". The absence of the ninth muse from the square above was met with negative criticism and all statues were finally removed in 1936.
After the first overwhelming revamp, it gained its circular shape as well as fencing. The second revamp opened its center and reduced its green part to accommodate the metro station. Eight statues depicting muses were placed on an equal number of poles of ventilation ducts. A ninth statue was placed below the square visible only from the toilets, which were subsequently referred to by her name, "Calliope". The absence of the ninth muse from the square above was met with negative criticism and all statues were finally removed in 1936.
In the 1950s, due to the sudden boom in car sales, the tram was removed and a large fountain was built in the square’s centre as a symbol of modernization, which sprinkled passer-by on windy days. It was surrounded by a pond, which was in turn circled by white and green pebbles, ironically referred to as a “memorial service tray”.
In the 1950s, due to the sudden boom in car sales, the tram was removed and a large fountain was built in the square’s centre as a symbol of modernization, which sprinkled passer-by on windy days. It was surrounded by a pond, which was in turn circled by white and green pebbles, ironically referred to as a “memorial service tray”.

Location

Timeline

Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )

1864 The final boundaries of the square were formulated and the square was named “Omonoia Square”.

1870 The square becomes a centre of entertainment and culture.

1880 It becomes a transportation hub.

1889 It gets electric lighting for the first time.

1901 Placement of flower beds with large trees.

1907 It gets permanent electric lighting.

1930 Third renovation

1936 Fourth renovation

1956 Fifth renovation

2004 Sixth renovation

2020 Seventh renovation

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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