A neoclassical building at 87 Benaki Street this morning after being attacked by strangers…

Yesterday, dozens of people lined up outside the 1874 building, which has recently been remodeled from a den and drug dealer to a uniquely aesthetically restored neoclassical building available for short-term rental, to re-enter its premises as part of the 10th Athens Open Day. An important international institution for the promotion of architecture and its significance, which has been held with great success in Athens over the past few years.

Proof of this are the queues that formed not only in Benaki, but also in most of the 63 symbolic buildings, houses, embassies, offices that open to the public this weekend as part of this year’s program.

However, this is confusing for some. In the case of the Exarchies, these are those who see behind every excellent effort an “enterprise” for the improvement of the territory. Unfortunately, according to a recent announcement by the organizers of the Athens Opera, today, on the second day of open tours, the neoclassical building at 87 Benaki Street will remain closed.