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The mansion is grandiose personified with high quality ethnic architecture, arched ceilings and exquisite floors. There is a whiff of romance in the air at the Archontiko Argyrou. The guestrooms are known for their ornate décor and matching furnishings and oozes with sophistication.
There is a museum on the first floor which has a good collection of artifacts and antiquities that offers fascinating insight on the fabled Greek tradition, culture and heritage. You will come across unusual paintings, antique furniture and a plethora of articles dating back to the 19th century. The neighborhood surrounding the mansion is dotted with small shops.
This palatial mansion was the brainchild of George Argyros who was a prosperous landlord and he built this remarkable mansion in the year 1888. Even though a part of the edifice was badly damaged during the 1956 earthquake after which it remained isolated for thirty five years.
However, with the pioneering vision of Melina Merkouri, the then Minister of Culture, in the year 1985, the entire mansion was renovated and restored to its former glory.
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