What I can see

Today it is a well-known multipurpose venue of the city, which hosts concerts, theatrical performances, alternative, underground and other events. In the past, it was a tannery and it is located next to another tannery, the current Porto Palace Hotel. The main building is 38m long and 23m wide, has two-pitched roofs and is covered with the characteristic red brick of the industrial units of the time. Despite its industrial architecture, the main building also featured eclectic decorative elements. There are also additional buildings around it.

What I can't see

The tannery was founded by Nussias brothers and was the first large tannery of the Ottoman Empire. Already since the 18th century, the processing had passed from farmers to specialized leather craftsmen. The proximity to the slaughterhouses, the port and the railway favoured the flourishing of tanneries in the area, during the late 19th century. The unit had a 75 horsepower and the ground floor housed the heavy machinery, while the upper floor housed the dryer, dyer, chemical laboratory and probably offices. It produced products of excellent quality and supplied the markets of Asia Minor, Albania, Syria and Egypt. Today’s multipurpose cultural event venue emerged after a three-day festival that unexpectedly attracted thousands of people.

Info

• Address: 33 26is Oktovriou St.

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