A photograph with the book’s sponsor, Panagiotis Ch. Gambranis (on the left), at the Argentikon.
-
In memory of Anna Soure (1924–2024)
During one of our meetings (2014–2015), while discussing ‘‘The Treasures of Kampos’’ and the historic mansion of her family in Kampos, known as the Sourediko, Anna Soure shared valuable memories and testimonies about her family and its history. Anna Soure was a charismatic and sensitive person. She always welcomed me with a warm smile and…
-
The “Treasures of Kampos” travel to Evia!
I was delighted to receive a warm letter of thanks from the 2nd Primary School of Istiaia, to which I donated my book, The Treasures of Kampos, dedicated to Kampos, Chios – a unique traditional settlement rich in history, architecture, and memory. The most moving moment was a photograph of my fellow islander, Faii Vavouri,…
-
With the beloved owners, sisters Maro and Nana Melekou, at the Marcopoli palace, also known as the Melekiko, named after the present-day owners.
This building is among the largest mansions of Kampos and is believed to have been designed with the intention of hosting even a king. Its first owner, Francesco Marcopoli, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church of Chios, maintained close ties with the King of Italy, who had promised to include Chios in his planned journey…
-
With the esteemed Manolis Neos, owner of the estate known as Risiko.
The estate passed into the ownership of the Risi family, of Genoese origin, whose presence in Chios dates back to the late 17th century. Since then, the estate has been known in the history of Kampos as Risiko. In 1958, the last member of the Risi family sold the estate to Dimitrios and Emmanuel Neos,…
-
With the esteemed Lefteris Chryssos
With the esteemed Lefteris Chryssos, owner of the great Giustiniani estate, at the large cistern of the property, featuring the unique marble statue of Poseidon, crafted in Italy in 1848. For more information on the estate and its history:Kotatis, Evangelos N. (2017), The Treasures of Kampos, “Alpha Pi” Publications, pp. 112–117, Chios.