Hospital for Pestilential Diseases of Thessaloniki
Hospital for Pestilential Diseases of Thessaloniki, Hospital and protected building in Thessaloniki, Greece
Description
The Hospital for Pestilential Diseases is an early 20th-century building in Thessaloniki designed specifically to treat contagious illnesses. The rooms feature a layout that allows air to flow freely and keeps patients separated from one another.
History
The building was founded in 1893 and replaced an older Italian hospital that previously stood on the site. It remained in operation for over 120 years before closing in 2013.
Culture
The building reflects how Greece developed medical facilities during that era, with design choices shaped by beliefs about disease and care. You can see in its layout the thinking of that time about treating people and managing health.
Practical
The building is currently not open to visitors and no longer functions as a working hospital. It is worth viewing the architecture from outside and respecting its protected status.
Did you know?
During major outbreaks in the region, this place played a key role in treating and managing disease. The experience gained there helped shape how Greece approached infectious illness in later years.
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