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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