Arts Center “Nine Muses”

It is a wonderful 600 sq.m. building of Central European architecture, which was constructed in 1908 under the supervision of a Greek engineer, who faithfully followed the plans of the well-known architect and proponent of eclecticism, Maximilian Rubens. Eclecticism is an architectural style of the 19th and 20th century, in which a variety of elements from different periods and styles are selected and used in a single building. Rubens is among those who have left their architectural style mark in various areas and cities of Greece, such as Thessaloniki, Larissa, and Kozani.

The building served as the residence of Dimitrios Tsalopoulos, a Greek lawyer and politician, who served as a member of parliament for many years. A member of the committee that handed over Katerini to the Greek army during the liberation of the city in October 1912, he had invaluable contribution to the Macedonian struggle through his secret collaboration with Consul Lambros Koromilas and Captain Matapas. He was married to Anastasia Kyrgiani, whose father, Vasileios Kyrgianis, was the first Greek president of the Community of Katerini, with a significant contribution to the construction of the Civil School building in collaboration with Metropolitan Parthenios Vardakas.

Today, the property belongs to the Municipality of Katerini, has been designated as a “work of art” by the Ministry of Culture and has been renamed “Arts Center Nine Muses,” which hosts cultural events and exhibitions.

Other points of interest near the destination Arts Center “Nine Muses”

Civil School

A jewel of neoclassical architecture, operating since 1905.

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Holy Ascension Church

The central church of the Holy Metropolis of Kitros, Katerini and Platamon.

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Liberty Square

The most historic square in Katerini, a meeting point for political gatherings and cultural events.

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Evangelical Church

Its establishment coincides with the founding of the Evangelical Settlement of Katerini in the autumn of 1923.

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Municipal Park

Covering approximately 52 stremmas, the park was first established in the 18th century.

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Pontian Folklore Museum

The museum opened in 1990 after the collection of material from refugee families.

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Cultural Center-Municipal Library

Also known as “Ekavi”, it is located in the heart of the city within the Municipal Park area.

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Turkalbanian Tekke

The only remaining Muslim monument in the region of Pieria.

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