Athens’ iconic Monastiraki Metro station is set to receive a major facelift in the coming months, with both exterior and interior restoration works planned. The project aims to preserve the station’s historic and architectural significance while improving its overall appearance.

The neoclassical entrance building, a protected monument, dates back to 1895 and is one of the city’s oldest railway stations. In 2003, the station was modernized and began serving Line 3 of the Athens Metro. Now, restoration work will focus on maintaining and repairing the station’s wooden doors, many of which have suffered wear over time.

A total of 15 identical wooden entrance doors will be refurbished, each featuring an arched transom typical of neoclassical design. Large-scale painting of the façade and the restoration of decorative plaster moldings will also be carried out, ensuring the building’s historic character is preserved.

The work will be conducted according to a study approved by the Ministry of Culture and Sports’ Department of Modern Monuments and Technical Works, which will also supervise the project. The contract, awarded to FTF Anonymous Technical and Commercial Services Company, is valued at €169,850 (excluding VAT) and is scheduled for completion within six months.

In addition, a separate study of the Monastiraki station on Line 1 will be finalized in January, detailing the current structural condition of enclosed spaces and the metal canopy. This study will guide further restoration and technical interventions for the older section of the station.