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Zappeion Hall
Ζάππειον Μέγαρο
Zappeion is located in Athens
Zappeion
Alternative namesZappeio
General information
StatusConference and exhibition center
Architectural styleNeoclassical architecture
LocationAthens, Greece
Coordinates37°58′12″N 23°44′13″E / 37.970°N 23.737°E / 37.970; 23.737
Construction started20 January 1874
Opened20 October 1888
OwnerGreek state
Design and construction
Architect(s)Theophil Hansen
Website
Official website

The Zappeion (Greek: Ζάππειον Μέγαρο, romanized: Záppeion Mégaro, pronounced [ˈzapi.on ˈmeɣaro] ) is a large, palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private and is one of the city's most renowned modern landmarks.

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The Zappeion (Greek: Ζάππειον Μέγαρο, romanized: Záppeion Mégaro, pronounced [ˈzapi.on ˈmeɣaro] ) is a large, palatial building next to the National Gardens...

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Greece

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Signing at Zappeion by Constantine Karamanlis of the documents for the accession of Greece to the European Communities in 1979...

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1896 Summer Olympics

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other venues included the Neo Phaliron Velodrome for cycling, and the Zappeion for fencing. The opening ceremony was held in the Panathenaic Stadium on...

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centre of the Greek capital. It is to be found between the Parliament and Zappeion buildings, the latter of which maintains its own garden of seven hectares...

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Olympic Village

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Olympics in 2016. Prototype complexes: Athens 1906 (Intercalated Games): The Zappeion, which was used during Athens 1896 as the main Fencing Hall, was used in...

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2004 Summer Olympics

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world, prior and during the Games. The Media Center was located inside the Zappeion which is a Greek national exhibition center. Between June and August 2004...

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1906 Intercalated Games

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national teams, each following its national flag. An Olympic Village (at the Zappeion). A formal Closing Ceremony. The raising of national flags for the medalists...

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Neoclassical architecture

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which was designed by his brother Christian Hansen. Also he designed the Zappeion Hall (1888). Ernst Ziller also designed many private mansions in the centre...

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Zappeion Greek Girls' Central School of Adrianople, the Greek Girls' School in Edirne (1884)....

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Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation

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radio services from Athens, with the Athens Radio Station based in the Zappeion. During the Axis occupation of Greece, the service was renamed as the Limited...

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front of the Zappeion, and the northbound platform on Ardittou Avenue. Both platforms are within walking distance of both the Zappeion and the Panathenaic...

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Fencing at the 1896 Summer Olympics

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At the 1896 Summer Olympics, three fencing events were contested at the Zappeion. They were prepared and organized by the Sub-Committee for Fencing. The...

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Panathenaic Stadium

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Athens district of Pangrati, to the east of the National Gardens and the Zappeion Exhibition Hall, to the west of the Pangrati residential district, and...

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Evangelos Zappas

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continuation of the Olympiad. He also instructed on the building of the Zappeion exhibition and conference center, which is named in his honour and that...

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2012 FIBA 3x3 World Championships

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tournament ran from 23 August to 26 August 2012, held in front of the Zappeion. It was co-organized by the FIBA. Serbia won the men's title after defeating...

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Greek Revival architecture

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of the Parliament of Greece), the Academy and University of Athens, the Zappeion, and the National Library of Greece. The most prominent architects in this...

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Konstantinos Zappas

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estates there and the following years contributed to the building of the Zappeion building in Athens, which was officially opened on 28 October 1888. A number...

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Eurovision Song Contest 2006

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as well as the live shows broadcast from the main venue. Located at the Zappeion, it was open from 15 to 21 May 2006. The EuroClub was the venue for the...

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The Amazing Race 29

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George) Athens (Panathenaic Stadium) Athens (Kantina Food Truck) Athens (Zappeion) Athens (Areopagus) Episode summary At the start of this leg, teams were...

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Melina Mercouri

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Ministers for Culture of the other nine member states of the European Union at Zappeion, in order to increase the people's cultural awareness, since there was...

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Hasapiko

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Fast Hasapikos in the atrium of the Zappeion on March 3, 1926....

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Zappas Olympics

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to continue the work on the Zappeion exhibition center, which had begun in 1873 and was frequently interrupted. The Zappeion officially opened on October...

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Maximos Mansion

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prime minister's office to a new location have been examined, with the Zappeion Palace considered the best possible solution. O Πρωθυπουργός σκέφτεται...

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Aleksandros Hacopulos

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as a teacher in economics and finance classes at Zografeion Lyceum and Zappeion High School for Girls in 1946, and as a principal at the same school. In...

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Austrian Parliament Building

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Commission chose the plan by Theophil Hansen, who could rely on his drafts for Zappeion Hall in Athens. In 1869 the k.k. Ministry of the Interior gave von Hansen...

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Roman Roig - Jerome Brown Watch 2 Karate Combat: Olympus July 28, 2018 Zappeion Courtyard Athens, Greece Jerome Brown - Davy Dona Deivis Ferreras - Myrza-bek...

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Theophil Hansen

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