Archontiko Lassani is the mansion of Georgios Lassanis, in central Kozani. Its architecture dates to the second half of the 18th century, and its past as a municipal map library adds another layer to its story. The building is about a two-minute walk from a three-star hotel in Kozani.
- Location: Lassani Square, Kozani 50100, Greece
- Historical context: an example of architecture from the second half of the 18th century
- Former use: Kozani’s Municipal Map Library, with a collection of maps of Greece
- Access: check current opening and admission details before visiting
What is Archontiko Lassani?
Archontiko Lassani is a historic mansion in Kozani and the former home of the city’s Municipal Map Library. The Western Macedonia tourism portal describes it as an example of architecture from the second half of the 18th century.
The house is named for Georgios Lassanis, a scholar and politician who worked as a writer, playwright and teacher. He also took part in the 1821 Greek Revolution. Its connection to Lassanis and its former library role give the building both personal and civic significance in Kozani’s history.
How do you find Archontiko Lassani in central Kozani?
Archontiko Lassani stands at Lassani Square (Πλατεία Λασσάνη), Kozani 50100, Greece. Use the square as your destination when making your way through the city centre.
The mansion is one of several historic buildings in Kozani that you can place within a wider city-centre walk. For route ideas through the central streets, see how to walk around Kozani city centre.
What should you check before visiting?
For current opening hours, admission fees and accessibility arrangements, check the official Western Macedonia tourism portal before you go. Confirm the mansion’s current visitor arrangements directly before planning around an interior visit.
The mansion has served as Kozani’s Municipal Map Library, which held a collection of maps of Greece. A later report said the library had moved to the Koventareios Municipal Library, so the building’s former library role should not be taken as confirmation of its current use.
What else can you pair with a visit?
You can combine the mansion with other central Kozani sights. The Historic Laographic Museum of Kozani and the Archaeological Museum of Kozani are additional museum stops in the city; the story behind Kozani’s Historic Laographic Museum offers context for one of them.
For a different perspective on the city’s past, the Cartographic Museum is another named local landmark. Keep the mansion’s location at Lassani Square in mind as you plan the order of your stops.
FAQs
Who was Georgios Lassanis?
He was a scholar and politician who worked as a writer, playwright and teacher, and took part in the 1821 Greek Revolution.
Where is Archontiko Lassani?
It is at Lassani Square (Πλατεία Λασσάνη), Kozani 50100, Greece.
Is Archontiko Lassani open to visitors?
Check the official Western Macedonia tourism portal for current visitor arrangements before you go; opening hours and admission details can change.