Zappeion
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The Zappeion is a large, palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private, and is on
The atrium at the Zappeion convention center
Statue of Evangelos Zappas, by Ioannis Kossos
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Zappas Olympics
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The Zappas Olympics, simply called Olympics at the time, were a series of athletic events held in Athens, Greece, in 1859, 1870 and 1875, sponsored by the Greek businessman Evangelis Zappas. These gam
Panathenaic Stadium in 1870
Statue of Evangelos Zappas, sponsor of the Games (a work of Ioannis Kossos).
Ticket of the first Zappas Olympics of 1859
Panathenaic Stadium at the first day of the 1896 Olympics.