General view (2020)
Neoclassical two-storey building designed by architect Ernst Ziller. It was built in 1872-1873 as the residence of Andreas Syggros while after 1921 it was bequeathed to the Greek state to house the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The construction of the mansion was first supervised by the military engineer Nikolaos Soutzos and then by the French engineer and architect Frederic Piat, who also supervised the interior decoration. During the 1930s the building underwent significant changes in its external form. It has been listed.
Address
Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias
Address No
5
Municipality
Municipality of Athens
Municipal District
1st
Town
Athens
Region
Attica
Quarter
KOLONAKI
Neighborhood
KOLONAKI 14
Intersection with
Zalokosta
Usage
People
Ernst Ziller (1837-1923)
Building's Name
Andreas Syggros Mansion / Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Photo
General view (2020)
General view of the main facade (2020)
