In this episode, the series "The street has its own story" with Giannis Stefanidis takes us on a tour of one of Thessaloniki's most historic avenues: Komninon Street. We begin with the legacy of the House of Komnenos, the powerful noble family from Thrace that provided the Byzantine Empire with a century of stability (1081-1185) and established the Empire of Trebizond. Returning to the city's heart, we explore the architectural gems that rose from the ashes of the 1917:
Hotel Luxembourg, an eclectic masterpiece by Eli Modiano (1924), capturing the essence of Central European hospitality6more_horiz.
Hotel Andromeda (formerly Continental), designed by Jacques Moshe (1929), a neoclassical landmark with timeless elegance.
The legendary Hotel Tourist by Pleyber-Fernandez, which closed its doors in 2020 after nearly 100 years, awaiting its next chapter.
The Serbian Consulate, standing as a symbol of the street's enduring diplomatic significance.
Join us as we uncover historical events, the story of the "buried" Pazar Hamam (Louloudadika), and the vibrant, modern character of this iconic pedestrian street.