The George Emmanuel Argyros Mansion, Santorini is one of the most illustrious recent monuments of the island. The George Emmanuel Argyros Mansion in Santorini has great significance in the Messaria community. The George Emmanuel Argyros Mansion, Santorini has both historical and architectural value. The exterior of the mansion features wonderful architecture of ancient times. The interior reflects exceptional work of glass paintings. The exterior wonderfully blends the traditional architecture with miscellaneous elements of modern design.
The George Emmanuel Argyros Mansion, Santorini has a wonderful history. George Emmanuel Argyros built the George Emmanuel Argyros Mansion of Santorini in the year 1888. The mansion was built on a land, which was previously occupied by a traditional building. The traditional building covered an area of a quarter of an acre and was replaced by the George Emmanuel Argyros Mansion, named after its owner. In the year 1956 there was a massive earthquake and the whole of the building suffered damages. The Southeast corner along with the roof of the main hall collapsed. Since then the mansion was uninhabited for many years. The mansion now belongs to A.X.T.E.FLORA S.A, which has completely restored the mansion.
The ground floor of the George Emmanuel Argyros Mansion, Santorini now serves as a five star hostel. The upper floor is preserved with the furniture and utensils of the previous inhabitants of the mansion. The upper floor is a sort of museum that preserves the belongings of the George Emmanuel Argyros. Exploring the mansion will get you familiar with the residence of a 19th century landowner of Santorini. The Ministry of Culture approved the re-establishment of the George Emmanuel Argyros Mansion. The architect Flora Nastouli and the civil engineer A. Talaiporos of the Static Society made all possible work in the restoration of the mansion. The George Emmanuel Argyros Mansion, Santorini is one of the major Tourist Attraction in Santorini. In the year 1985, the building was identified as a Work of Art by a ministerial decree and is encircled by a 50 meters protection zone.
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