This bronze statue stands in the middle of the Barrack Street mall. It was a gift from the Mayor of Athens to the Mayor of Sydney in 2000, for the Sydney Olympic Games. It is a copy of a 4th century bronze of the Greek Goddess Athena (sculptor unknown). It stands in front of the first head office of the Commonwealth Bank which was built in 1849 in the Classical Revival architectural style. The building was restored in 1982 and now houses the Athenian Greek Restaurant.
That's a really beautiful spot for the statue.
ReplyDeleteMersad
Mersad Donko Photography
A terrific setting, and quite a sculpture.
ReplyDeleteA perfect spot for this sculpture, Jim!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice gift.
ReplyDeleteMy SIGNS, SIGNS
Let's hope the Athenian Restaurant never moves away from this statue :)
ReplyDeleteHe looks a bit like he is directing traffic.
ReplyDeleteErm...that should be 'she'. ;)
DeleteA beautiful photo! Beautiful sculpture!
ReplyDeletea greek bearing gifts
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue, great shot.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful statue of great gift for all!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a magnificent statue!
ReplyDeleteneat! country to country! thanks, jim!
ReplyDeleteShe looks like she's inviting you to take her hand!
ReplyDeleteI see fences bit main picture is the statue. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be sitting there in the background...having my lunch.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue. Looks like it's the main feature of a great gathering place.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue outside an impressive building
ReplyDeleteNice statue and fencing. I like the balcony railing on the building.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy anything that I see from your country. Wish I could go back and see things in person.
ReplyDeleteNice statue and informative notes.
ReplyDeleteA very special gift from one city to another.
ReplyDeleteAn impressive statue Jim. I wouldn't mind sampling the restaurant's cuisine!
ReplyDeleteLooks like this is the perfect setting for this statue. Also what better place for a Greek restaurant than a Greek Revival building?
ReplyDelete