Bombed of Toumba
In the early 1950s, many who lost their homes due to World War II bombings, were housed in the "Bombed of Toumba".
Modern and Contemporary era (1912 - )
Constructed during the 1950s.
Ottoman era (1453- 1912)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
In Kato Toumpa, in the area also known as “151”, we see only 2 out of 4 or 5 buildings that originally existed. These buildings have simple lines, ergonomics and are habitable to this day. They need, however, maintenance and restoration.
What I can't see
They were named so, because they were built to house homeless people, due to the bombings of the Second World War. The Italian bombing cost the lives of 232 people. Since the beginning of the war, the Italians systematically bombarded Thessaloniki. 1/3 of the dead in Greece from bombings in the years 1940-1941 were in Thessaloniki. These buildings were landmarks of Toumba for decades.
Info
- Address: Priamou, Karolidou & Psaron
Bibliography
https://parallaximag.gr/ta-vomvoplikta-stin-toumpa-11703
Last visit 17/10/2022
