Neoclassical and eclectic buildings of old Xanthi
The route is about 1 km long, lasts about 60 minutes and is of low difficulty. It starts from Michaloglou mansions and ends approximately next to the river Kosynthos. In it, the visitor has the opportunity to get acquainted with the styles of neoclassicism and eclecticism, as expressed in numerous buildings of old Xanthi.

Neoclassicism emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries and is strongly influenced by the principles governing the architecture of classical antiquity. The buildings are distinguished for the simplicity of their geometric forms, the Doric detail, the simplicity, the absolute symmetry, the dividing lines of the vertical spreads and the pilasters with false capitals at the corners.

Eclecticism, on the other hand, is the architectural style of the 19th and 20th centuries, in which a variety of elements from various eras and styles are selected and used, in a single building. In Xanthi, influences from neoclassicism (e.g. absolute symmetry, verticality) are recognized, while individual elements bear influences from Art Deco (e.g. strong decorative mood), Central Europe (e.g. turret roof configuration or turret development), English Baroque (e.g. the use of red brick) and Romanesque style (e.g. arched openings and curved arches).

07. Papadopoulos House – 5th Municipal Daycare Center

Brief documentation:

The building was built around 1906, by George Papadopoulos and his wife Kleoniki. It initially functioned as a residence and later had various uses. During the Bulgarian occupation in World War II and later it was used as a police station. Since 1986, when it was bought by the Greek State and renovated, it houses the 5th Municipal Daycare Center of Xanthi.
The building is a two-story and stone-built building. It is of traditional style, with a simple appearance and without particular, decorative elements. It is characterized by neoclassical elements, symmetry and by the many windows it has. It consists of a semi-basement (visible on the side and back), ground floor and first floor. It has two reception rooms and twelve rooms. It has been repeatedly renovated and has undergone several changes, especially concerning the openings, since it initially functioned as a residence, while later it housed other uses. Another important change that was made was the opening of the entrance on the side of the square, as the entrance was originally through the side entrance through the courtyard.


Category of thematic interest:  ARCHITECTURAL / HISTORICAL INTEREST


History:

The building was built around 1906, by George Papadopoulos and his wife Kleoniki. It initially functioned as a residence and later had various uses. During the Bulgarian occupation in World War II and later it was used as a police station. Since 1986, when it was bought by the Greek State and renovated, it houses the 5th Municipal Daycare Center of Xanthi.


Elements of architecture:

The building is a two-storey and stone-built building. It is of traditional style, with a simple appearance and without particular, decorative elements. It is characterized by neoclassical elements, symmetry and by the many windows it has. It consists of a semi-basement (visible on the side and back), ground floor and first floor. It has two reception rooms and twelve rooms. It has been repeatedly renovated and has undergone several changes, especially concerning the openings, since it initially functioned as a residence, while later it housed other uses. Another important change that was made was the opening of the entrance on the side of the square, as the entrance was originally through the side entrance through the courtyard.


Description of other elements:

The building has a nice and large courtyard at its back.


Purpose - Use: School building, Residence


Characterization: Preservable, Institution of the Ministry of Education, Category "C", Decision 5385, Government Gazette 1097/95


Dating (period): Early 20th century


Year of construction: Circa 1906


Monument location: 41.144219546228, 24.888119534133665


Bibliographic references:

•    Katsari-Vafiadis, J. Ed. 2023. "History and recording of the neoclassical buildings of the traditional settlement". Xanthi: Municipality of Xanthi, p. 35


 Address: Lefkadas 2


Visitable: No


 

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