Inaugurated in 1888, the neoclassical Zappeio Palace is named after Evangelis Zappas, the tycoon who funded the first modern Olympics in 1896. Used to host conferences and exhibitions, it's worth taking a peek inside to admire its handsome architecture and decoration.
Zappeio Palace
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