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The Academy of Athens is flanked by two wings decorated with friezes and a pair of tall columns adorned by statues of Athena and Apollo. It was designed by Theofil Hansen. Its construction began in 1859 and finished in 1887. The statues are the work of the sculptor L. Drosis and the painted decorations were again done by Karl Rahl. The Academy is considered the finest example of the Greek order in architecture.
More information: http://www.academyofathens.gr