Academy of Athens (modern)

Academy of Athens
Established18 March 1926
PresidentAntonios Rengakos
Vice-PresidentMichael Stathopoulos
FacultySee text
AddressPanepistimiou 28
Location,
Websitewww.academyofathens.gr
The main building of the Academy of Athens, one of Theophil Hansen's "Trilogy" in central Athens.

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.