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Athens is a well-known destination for those interested in
discovering the birthplace of Western civilization. Its ancient
monuments have been the model for innumerable buildings and works
of art all over the Western world. However, the reality of modern
Athens is much more complicated: the ancient monuments and
neo-classical buildings are interlaced with winding streets,
Byzantine churches, mosques, and an oriental bazaar. These
juxtapositions require explanation. This book explores the
development of the city of Athens after the beginning of Greek
independence in 1830. It presents the process of creation of a
neo-classical capital, in the place of a pre-existing town with the
remains of a long history. An array of chapters examine the
treatment of the pre-revolutionary town; its connection with the
neo-classical city; the position of old churches in this
antiquity-centred capital; and the factors that influenced the
implementation of the projects for the new capital and their
consequences for the city's evolution. All this will be placed in
its European context, explaining how the construction of modern
Athens relates heavily to the influence of the 'great' European
capitals. This is valuable reading for students and researchers
interested in urban design, urban geography, and modern Greek
history.
Athens is a well-known destination for those interested in
discovering the birthplace of Western civilization. Its ancient
monuments have been the model for innumerable buildings and works
of art all over the Western world. However, the reality of modern
Athens is much more complicated: the ancient monuments and
neo-classical buildings are interlaced with winding streets,
Byzantine churches, mosques, and an oriental bazaar. These
juxtapositions require explanation. This book explores the
development of the city of Athens after the beginning of Greek
independence in 1830. It presents the process of creation of a
neo-classical capital, in the place of a pre-existing town with the
remains of a long history. An array of chapters examine the
treatment of the pre-revolutionary town; its connection with the
neo-classical city; the position of old churches in this
antiquity-centred capital; and the factors that influenced the
implementation of the projects for the new capital and their
consequences for the city's evolution. All this will be placed in
its European context, explaining how the construction of modern
Athens relates heavily to the influence of the 'great' European
capitals. This is valuable reading for students and researchers
interested in urban design, urban geography, and modern Greek
history.
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