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word of mouth
The SNFCC

is a public

space, where
everyone has

free access and

can participate

in a multitude

of cultural,
educational,

athletic,

environmental
and recreational

activities and

events.

visit the stavros niarchos foundation
cultural centre
If you are looking for proof that Greece is still very much
a hub for arts, culture and innovation in Europe, give
this place a visit. Designed by world-renowned architect
Renzo Piano, the SNFCC houses both the National
Library of Greece and the Greek National Opera. But
there’s also the 210,000 m2 Stavros Niarchos Park, a
modern landscape architecture project that has been
designed with sustainability and nature in mind. It is a
welcoming open space of typical Mediterranean charac-
ter. The guided tour will let you in on this park’s secrets
YIORGIS YEROLYMBOS and down some steps, too. At the very end of the walk,
and wonders – keep in mind that it will take you up

you’ll be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the Bay of

The SNFCC was created thanks to an exclusive grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Phaliron and the city of Athens including the Parthenon
which delivered it to the Greek State upon completion. and Lycabettus Hill. 

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