The Athens Polytechnic (National Technical University of Athens) is considered one of the most prestigious, and among the oldest, education institutions of Greece. It is also known as Metsovion in honor of its benefactors (Nikolas Stournaris, Eleni and Michael Tositsas, George Averoff) whose origins were from the town of Metsovo, Epirus. The institution was founded as a part-time vocational school named Royal School of Arts in 1837. One of its most important events was the Athens Polytechnic Uprising on November 17, 1973, which was the first step to overthrowing the Greek military dictatorship. CLICK HERE for more info.