Benizelos Mansion
CONTACT INFO
- Title: Benizelos Mansion
- Telephone: +30 2103248861
- Email: info@archontiko-mpenizelon.gr
- Website: archontiko-mpenizelon.gr/el/
- Address: Andrianou 96, Plaka
The Benizelos Mansion has been recorded as one of the oldest houses in Athens. It belonged to Angelos Benizelos, born in 1490 and a student of an important philosopher of the time. At the time, he was elected as a represantative of the Greeks living in Venice and was also a teacher, just like his father.
The mansion was then a home to the daughter of Angelos Benizelos, Regoula Benizelou, who in the 16th century became a nun and died after the Turks tortured her for her Christian works.
Today the house stands as a place to visit and admire. Visitors can also enjoy events, such as theatrical plays, photography exhibits and classical music concerts.