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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
Gallery4.8 · 60 3894.7 · 952≈ 1 h 30 minFree entry5.3 km from the center
A modern cultural complex on the Phaleron Bay waterfront in Kallithea, designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano and opened in 2016. It houses both the National Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera, enveloped by a 21-hectare Mediterranean park. An artificial hill leads to a sloping green roof crowned by an energy canopy, offering vistas across Athens, the Acropolis, and the sea.
Highlights
- Panoramic views of the Acropolis and the bay
- Sloping green roof and photovoltaic canopy
- Mediterranean park and canal promenade
Opening hours
| Mon | 06:00 – 00:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00 – 00:00 |
| Wed | 06:00 – 00:00 |
| Thu | 06:00 – 00:00 |
| Fri | 06:00 – 00:00 |
| Sat | 06:00 – 00:00 |
| Sun | 06:00 – 00:00 |
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