Gennadios Library

The Gennadios Library, also known as Gennadion, is considered one of the most important libraries not only in the capital, but in the whole country. It contains 110,000 volumes of historical and literary works from the ancient period to the present, works on the philology of Byzantium, theology, music, archaeology, art. The date of foundation of the library is 1926. Its creator is considered the son of George Gennadios, the latter was a famous revolutionary, an excellent teacher. Special attention is drawn to the collection of Lord Byron and documents confirming the connection of the poet with Greece. The library regularly organizes exhibitions, scientific events and conferences. It belongs to the American School of Classical Studies. From the point of view of architecture, the library building is an example of neoclassical style. Located on Suidias Street, on the slope of Mount Lycabett in the central part of the capital. You can get there by metro, city bus, trolleybus.