Zappeion Exhibition Hall

Τhe purpose of Zappeion Exhibtion Hall was to serve as an exhibition space for Greek agricultural and manufacture products, as well as a space to introduce new technologies to the Greek public. It also served as a venue for exhibitions of paintings and sculpture, musical performances and other cultural events while the gardens were designed in order to become gathering place for Athenians and visitors. Τhe Zappeion is also a vision that was conceived in 1856 by the benefactor Evanggelis Zappas and inauguated in 1888 by his cousin Constantine Zappas. The Zappas firmly believed that the newly independent Greek nation needed to take its place among the nations of Europe. Athletics and the revival of the Ancient Olympic Games were also part of the vision. The new Board of Directors has embarked on an extensive program of renovation of the Zappeion Exhibition Hall and its gardens. We truly believe that the Zappeion Exhibition Hall once again will emerge to take its rightful position as the foremost centre for conferences and exhibitions in the city of Athens.