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Firostefani, Vristovon, Greece

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On santorini, legend is almost indistinguishable from reality. And there, on the island reputed to have been the land of atlantis, the five houses of the tsitouras collection are perched on a thousand-foot cliff overlooking one of the most spectacular views in the mediterranean. The mansion that forms the nucleus of the tsitouras collection was built in 1780. Over the centuries, it has served as a school, post office, and private home. It was renovated in 1985 by the famous collector dimitris tsitouras, and...(see more) is now a small luxury boutique hotel. Dimitris tsitouras is a lifelong art lover and historian, as well as the author of many books about the island, known as the greek pompeii. In 40 years, dimitris tsitouras has amassed over 4.000 santorinian artefacts, all destined for a museum he is now building. In 2007, itn factual, on behalf of discovery channel, included him in the worlds most successful series, dedicating a whole episode on his life, from childhood up to now, covering all his activities, as well as this 5-star hotel in the island of santorini. In collaboration with british designer david hicks, who advised him on colour schemes, dimitris tsitouras went about decorating each house around a different facet of greek history, infusing each one with a particular personality, and thus creating a design hotel with museum-quality art work, dating back to the 19th century. Features such as the domes, vaults, interior windows and skylights characteristic of santorinian architecture are combined with tasteful decoration, modern furniture, antiques and some of tsitouras private collections of objets d art including ancient amphorae, byzantine icons, old maps, mariners chests, paintings, etc. these accommodations have a capacity of between two and five persons each, and are named after the unique collection in each one- the house of the sea, the house of the winds, the house of portraits, the house of porcelain, and the house of nureyev. Down the path a way is the ts ** hn - this room consists of one double bedroom, one greek marble bathroom, a sitting area and nbsp a private verandah - up to two personsthe house of nureyev is preferred by honeymooners, suspended as it is above the others in a dancer s pirouette. the name is derived from the collection of sketches depicting the late, great rudolf nureyev in his various appearances in athens. This house is the only one to have its own veranda overlooking the caldera, which is also visible from the bathroom, through the arched doorway. among the other features of the bathroom are the rare isnik ceramic tiles. The decorative objects and furniture here illuminate aesthetic and conceptual aspects of greek history an ancient amphora, a byzantine icon, two venetian candelabra, and an antique carved island sofa. The dining room table is a noteworthy piece the base is a 19th century marble column into which is inserted a transparent surface of beveled plate glass above, which rises the top of the column. luxury, elegance, and exceptional quality all are interwoven harmoniously to make an ideal holiday retreat offering comfort, peace and aesthetic appreciation. Inside are rare collections and works of art outside is the magical landscape of santorini. amenities * balcony * cd player * desk with lamp * dvd player * free local calls * hairdryer in room * mini bar * in room movies * ocean view * radio * shower * sitting area * tape recorder * tv * tv remote control * satellite tv . ** hp - this room consists of two double bedrooms, two greek marble bathrooms and a large sitting area with a dinning area - up to four persons best suits a family this is the core of the initial 18th century structure around which the five luxury houses of the tsitouras collection have been built. The name derives from the collection of beautifully framed portraits gracing its walls, alongside oil paintings and engravings of philhellenic subjects. The specially designed furniture, although modern, blends in beaut

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