The image displays the exterior of the National Library of Greece in Athens, Greece, under a clear, bright blue sky

The image displays the exterior of the National Library of Greece in Athens, Greece, under a clear, bright blue sky. The central, multi-story Neoclassical building is constructed of white stone and features a prominent portico with fluted columns supporting a triangular pediment. A blue and white striped Greek flag flies from a pole positioned on the central roofline above the pediment. Symmetrical, slightly recessed wings, each with multiple rectangular windows, extend from both sides of the main structure. A grand, bifurcating stone staircase, flanked by ornate balustrades and decorative lampposts, ascends from a paved forecourt to the main entrance level of the building. The immediate foreground consists of a level plaza paved with light grey square stone tiles. Several tall, slender, dark green coniferous trees are strategically placed at the base of the staircase and against the building's facade, partially obscuring the lower sections of the structure. To the right of the central axis of the staircase, a white marble statue of a standing, robed male figure is mounted on a stone pedestal, situated among the trees. The scene is illuminated by direct sunlight, producing distinct shadows. No individuals are visible in the depicted environment.