Built in 1888 and designed by Danish architect Theophilus Hansen, Zappeion Hall was the first building constructed specifically for the revival of the Olympic Games in the modern world. The semi-circular neoclassical building with a Corinthian facade has played a versatile role, hosting Olympic fencing in 1896 and serving as an important venue for political and cultural events throughout Greek history.
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