Youth@home in Europe - A Walk through Thessaloniki Tourist guide | страница 15

Villa Bianca Villa Bianca also known as Casa Bianca is the name of a famous mansion in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece. It’s located on Queen Olga Avenue. It was the creation of the famous Italian artist Piedro Arrigoni. Its construction started in 1911 and was completed in 1913 by Ntemprelis Tzortzis Siagas after the city’s liberation by the Greek Army. The building has elements of eclecticist architecture, like many other buildings of that period in the city. The house incorporates several elements from many different styles while stands for its beautiful balconies and open spaces. Since 2013, it houses the Municipal Art Gallery. Useful information Take bus 3, 5 or 8 and stop at the stop “Casa Bianca”. Villa Bianca is located just across the road.