What I can see

The Helyssia Hotel is of eclectic architecture, has intense decoration in the upper part, including floral motifs, medallions, keys and capitals, and the building has horizontal and vertical axes. The two lateral vertical axes have one opening per floor, while the central one has a curved shape (a characteristic of the architect Max Rubens) and rows of openings. The original building reached up to the cornice of the third floor. The last floor is a later addition, where also 4 columns with capitals end.

What I can't see

It was originally built as an apartment building and was called Nestorio Mansion, as can be seen from the inscription at the entrance. Later, it was converted into a hotel. During World War II, it was commandeered and functioned as the headquarters of the Greek Nazi collaborators. Today, only the ornate staircase survives from its interior.

Info

• Address: 24 Egnatia St.

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