It is one of the most reputable antique shops in Athens, founded in 1920
by the grandfather of Martinos brothers Thanassis, Constantine (Dinos)
and Andreas. Today it is run by their sister Eleni.
The store, nestled under the Acropolis, is said to have been the main
source of funding when Athina Martinos, who was born into the
Methenitis shipping family, decided to lay the foundations that were to
lead her three sons to become one the strongest forces in Greek
shipping.
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