Minion, department store in Athens, Greece
Minion is a former department store on Patission Street in central Athens, Greece, that once spread across several floors with a wide range of goods. The building still stands in the area and is visible from the street.
Minion opened in the postwar period and quickly became one of the most visited shops in Athens. It closed in the early 2000s as the retail landscape in Greece changed significantly.
Minion was for decades a reference point in central Athens for shopping and everyday city life, especially along Patission Street. The building remains a recognizable landmark in the area even after the store closed.
The building sits on Patission Street, one of the main roads running through central Athens, and is easy to reach on foot from nearby metro stations. Since the store is no longer operating, visitors come mainly to see the building from the outside.
Minion was one of the first buildings in Athens to install escalators, which drew many curious visitors on their own. For many Athenians at the time, riding the escalator was a reason to visit even without any intention to shop.
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