The Parliament building was built between 1873 and 1883. Greek architecture was chosen to pay honor to Greece as the birthplace of democracy. The huge fountain in front of the Parliament building was added in 1902. Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, stands at the top of the fountain.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Parliament building and fountain
The Parliament building was built between 1873 and 1883. Greek architecture was chosen to pay honor to Greece as the birthplace of democracy. The huge fountain in front of the Parliament building was added in 1902. Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, stands at the top of the fountain.
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