Papafeio Orphanage

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  • Coordinates:

    40.619869, 22.964154

  • Address:

    33 Papafi Str

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The – born in Thessaloniki – wealthy businessman Ioannis Papafis, professionally active in Malta, provided many times financial support to his birthplace and the Greek state. With his bequest, the Papafeio Orphanage ‘Meliteus’ of Thessaloniki was founded. Work of architect Xenophon Paionidis, the Papafeio Orphanage opened in 1903 and today operates as a Child Care Center for boys in Thessaloniki.