Tag: Ernesto Chiller

Ernst Ziller, a German architect from Zerkowitz, Saxony, left an indelible mark on Athens with his buildings. His works are not just confined to the Greek capital but also extend to Hermoupolis of Syros, Patras, the archaeological museum of Milos, and Thessaloniki. Ziller was a man deeply immersed in arts, culture, history, and elegance. His greatest achievement lies in his ability to blend all these elements with his architectural talent. The architecture dedication was evident in his work, especially in Greece, where he worked from the 19th to the 20th ...

The special church of Agios Andreas in Syggrou Park. Walking in the center of Athens or its neighborhoods, you may often pass by various places, buildings, and sights that have a longer history than you imagine. It can even be churches or chapels. Like the one we are going to see today which is located at the point where the beautiful grove of Syggrou is. Next to it is the extremely impressive Villa Syggrou, a jewel for the area, the result of the talent of the great Ernst Ziller. The ...

The perception we have of Old Athens usually comes from black and white photographs of the early 20th century. They show us the transition of the capital of Greece from a provincial city to a European one, imitating the standards of other countries. In this, of course, the first urban city plan helped , which was prepared by Kleanthis-Schaubert, but also the great architectural interventions made through their work by architects such as Ernestos Chiller. also helped a lot. How Athens looked before the revolution That which is not clear ...

Browsing memories and looking back one understands that the history of Piraeus is lost in the depths of the centuries. In fact, Piraeus was once an island, as its name states, which came from the verb "pereo" which means "I pass someone on the opposite side". Later, it was joined to the main land from the land of material downloaded by the torrents. Thus, a peninsula was created, the so-called "Piraeus peninsula". Piraeus and its recent history Today it is the first and largest port in the country. It is ...

If you have ever searched for a place of romance in Athens, then it is sure that Lycabettus hill is one of your first options. The highest point of Athens boasts for having one of the most beautiful views and not without a cause. But there are a few things as well, that many people don't know about Lycabettus hill. Let's see some of them... How Lycabettus hill got its name Up to 1832 it was not called Lycabettus hill,but Angchesmos. There are different versions of the story: One of ...