Close-up of the mythological owl of Athena (Leonidas Drosis) at the entrance of the Academy in Athens, Greece

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The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Academy of Athens, Omonoia 28, 106 79 Athens, Attica, Greece, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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