Wednesday 25 January 2012

The Onasis Cultural Centre




The Onasis Cultural Centre on Syngrou Avenue opened a year ago so it was a first for us




We went there to see the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition





I always wondered what the inside of the building would feel like given all those slats but the effect is quite nice and soothing, cocoon-like




The grand staircase




and a closer look




The building is five storey high. We were looking forward to having lunch at the rooftop restaurant with views of the Acropolis and Lykavetus but apparently it is not open yet




Is this really gold leaf,  I wonder - can it possibly be used on such a grand scale?




the bar



and another look at the impressive ceiling.








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