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Academy of Athens (modern)
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This article is about the current. For the original Academy founded by Plato, see Platonic Academy.
"Athens Academy" redirects here. For the private college-preparatory school in Georgia, US, see Athens Academy (school).
The Academy of Athens (Greek: Ακαδημία Αθηνών, Akadimía Athinón) is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, with its founding principle tracing back to the historical Academy of Plato, 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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Established | 18 March 1926 |
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President | Antonios Rengakos |
Vice-President | Michael Stathopoulos |
Faculty | See text |
Address | Panepistimiou 28 |
Location | , |
Website | www.academyofathens.gr |
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