Designed by Ernst Ziller and opened in 1888, this neoclassical masterpiece was one of the city’s most beautiful buildings. However the opening of the Royal (now National) Theatre a few blocks away diminished its importance and it gradually fell into disuse. In the 1920s, it hosted Greek refugees from Asia Minor, which caused damage to its interior. In 1940, Athens Mayor Konstantinos Kotzias decided to demolish it and create a square where it used to be, which was subsequently named after him (Kotzia Square).
Juggertroutsays
Some photos from the early 20th century, including when it was used as a refugee accommodation.
Psychological_Award5says
Nice
Nitroshisays
Built just to be destroyed too fucking early. The fuck?
Juggertrout says
Designed by Ernst Ziller and opened in 1888, this neoclassical masterpiece was one of the city’s most beautiful buildings. However the opening of the Royal (now National) Theatre a few blocks away diminished its importance and it gradually fell into disuse. In the 1920s, it hosted Greek refugees from Asia Minor, which caused damage to its interior. In 1940, Athens Mayor Konstantinos Kotzias decided to demolish it and create a square where it used to be, which was subsequently named after him (Kotzia Square).
Juggertrout says
Some photos from the early 20th century, including when it was used as a refugee accommodation.
Psychological_Award5 says
Nice
Nitroshi says
Built just to be destroyed too fucking early. The fuck?
aoeie says
damn 🙁