Aristocratic 1930’s Apartment.- sleeps10 – Video

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Aristocratic 1930 #39;s Apartment.- sleeps10
wpost.in The apartment building, designed by Belgian architects was commissioned in the 1930 #39;s by industrialist Lanaras. It is among the city #39;s few remaining authentic art deco style buildings. It was built in the area of Kipseli, where the Athenian #39;cr?me de la cr?me #39; rich and famous resided between the 1930 #39;s until 1980 #39;s, such as Maria Callas and many ship owners. Within a short distance from the Acropolis and the historic center of Athens, the apartment overlooks the renowned caf? filled, tree lined pedestrian zone of Fokionos Negri and is opposite the famous fountain/sculpture "The Bather" by Halepas (1851 to 1930).In the late 1980 #39;s it was bought and renovated by the international banker (and earlier Greek resistance fighter) Nicholas Agiorgiti and his wife, artist and esthete Kalliroe. They had both escaped from Greece for Montreal, in 1968 due to the Junta occupation. After decades of neglect, the eccentric couple, upon their return, took on the 360sqm apartment for renovation. Staying true to its original style, they filled it with their collections and transformed it into a unique living environment again. Further to the space #39;s esthetical quality, the home became a hearth and meeting point for artistic and political intellectuals. Many times their vivid discussions, often accompanied by music, went on, well into the early morning hours.The apartment is filled with art, antiquities, Byzantine and post Greek revolution items collected by its earlier owners. Its ...From:roomoramaViews:0 0ratingsTime:02:17More inHowto Style

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