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GEORGE 88* The architectural physiognomy of other European capitals?
& NIKOS Athens today. The ancient historical monuments
88. NECKLACE IN The temple of the Parthenon has spread across the city are always
MOUSTROUFIS YELLOW GOLD WITH been a unique source of inspiration impressive and easily accessible.
PEBBLE AND DIAMOND and creativity in the past for most What is Athens missing, and what is
THE MEANING OF HARMONY DOLLY BOUCOYANNIS, international architectural movements. there a surplus of?
DOLLYBOUCOYANNIS.COM. From the establishment of the Modern Comfortable pavements are missing
The founders at the helm of Greek state in 1834 to the early 20th from Athens. The lack of planning and
Moustroufis Architects channel the century, Athens boasted impressive basic concern of the state in matters
city through their works with balance. buildings of neoclassicism, eclecticism, of promoting special architectural
Οι ιδρυτές και επικεφαλής του Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Bauhaus and structures is also noteworthy.
γραφείου Moustroufis Architects the modernist movement. However, Η σημερινή αρχιτεκτονική
διοχετεύουν με ισορροπία την πόλη the explosive increase in the city’s φυσιογνωμία της Αθήνας.
μέσα από τα έργα τους. population in recent history, the acute Ο ναός του Παρθενώνα αποτέλεσε στο
housing problem as well as the need for a παρελθόν μοναδική πηγή έμπνευσης
more modern way of life resulted in the και δημιουργίας για τα περισσότερα
demolition and gradual disappearance of αρχιτεκτονικά κινήματα της διεθνούς
many wonderful architectural structures σκηνής. Από τη σύσταση του νέου
in the city. Despite this, there are still ελληνικού κράτους το 1834 μέχρι και
many great structures to be found, τις αρχές του 20ού αιώνα, η Αθήνα είχε
designed by important architects. να επιδείξει εντυπωσιακά κτίρια από
Your favourite spot in the city. τον νεοκλασικισμό, τον εκλεκτικισμό,
The Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, το Αrt Déco, το Αrt Nouveau, το
Thission, Monastiraki, the Panathenaic Bauhaus, το μοντέρνο κίνημα.
Stadium and the National Gardens.
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