Argyros Mansion

The building that houses the Argyros Mansion was built in 1888 by well- known local craftsmen, who had taken part in building important neoclassical mansions in the young capital of Greece, Athens, and carried all the expertise and the aesthetics of the time back to their island, Santorini.

The mansion was built in Messaria, in 1888. It belonged to the local landowner and wine merchant George Emm. Argyros. One of the most noteworthy contemporary monuments of Santorini, it brings together local architecture and eclectic elements.

The ceiling art is quite exquisite. All furniture and utensils have been preserved on the first floor, where visitors can take a walk around. On the ground floor, there is a luxury guesthouse. The edifice was severely damaged by the earthquake of 1956 and was fully restored with a donation from the Greek Ministry of Culture.

In 1985, it was characterized a “work of art”. In 1997, it won the Europa Nostra award as a Greek cultural heritage site.

source: argyrosmansion.com

info

• Open: May-October
  Daily from 10.00 to 18.00 except Mondays and Thursdays
  Tel: +30 22860 31669 , 6942292599
• Messaria, Santorini, Zip Code 84700
• e- mail: argyrosmansion@gmail.com
• www.argyrosmansion.com