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When King Otto Wanted a Palace on the Acropolis – A Diplomatic Thriller Involving the Monastery of Sinai

Summary by The Archaeologist
A recent discussion at the Acropolis Museum shed light on a lesser-known chapter in 19th-century Athenian history, sparked by Dimitris N. Karydis’s compelling study “Schinkel in Athens.”In 1833, Athens was a small town of just 10,000 people—a mosaic of ancient ruins, Byzantine churches, and Ottoman bazaars. Despite its modest size, it was declared the capital of the newly formed Greek state, largely due to its historical and symbolic significanc…
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The Archaeologist broke the news in on Friday, May 30, 2025.
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