Jacob Modiano Villa, Protected heritage building and ethnological museum in Thessaloniki, Greece
The four-story Villa Modiano features architectural elements from the early 1900s with pronounced Art Nouveau details throughout its exterior and interior spaces.
The villa, completed in 1906 by architect Eli Modiano for banker Jacob Modiano, later became the residence of Macedonia's Commander and Northern Greece's Minister.
The building now houses the Folklife and Ethnological Museum of Macedonia, displaying collections that document regional traditions and social practices.
Located at Vas. Olgas 68 in central Thessaloniki, visitors can access the museum through the main entrance and contact staff at (+30) 2310830591.
The structure represents the Jewish architectural heritage of Thessaloniki through its design by Eli Modiano, who received an Italian knighthood for his work.
Location: Thessaloniki Municipality
Inception: 1905
GPS coordinates: 40.61017,22.95215
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:19
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