description Old Royal Palace Overview
The Old Royal Palace is a Neoclassical building on Syntagma Square in central Athens. Designed by the Bavarian architect Friedrich von Gärtner and completed in 1843, it was constructed as the residence of King Otto and Queen Amalia and later housed other members of the Greek royal family. The building has served as the seat of the Hellenic Parliament since the 1930s and remains one of Athens's principal civic landmarks.
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Who designed the Old Royal Palace in Athens?
The building was designed by the Bavarian architect Friedrich von Gärtner. It was completed in 1843 in the Neoclassical style.
Who lived in the Old Royal Palace?
It was built as the residence of King Otto and Queen Amalia of Greece. Later, other members of the Greek royal family also used the building.
Is the Old Royal Palace still a royal residence?
No, the building now houses the Hellenic Parliament. Its role changed from royal residence to a central civic and political building in Athens.
Where is the Old Royal Palace located?
The Old Royal Palace stands on Syntagma Square in central Athens. Its location places it at the center of the modern Greek capital's main civic district.
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