Karlovasi, Samos — since 1870

A historic tannery, alive again

The stone building Georgios Houvardas built in 1870 now hosts weddings, exhibitions and events — and keeps the story of Samos's tanneries alive.

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An event venue

Ground floor, upper floor and garden — three distinct spaces for weddings, receptions, exhibitions and corporate gatherings.

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Four generations of history

From Georgios Houvardas in 1870 to today — the story of a family of tanners, and of an island.

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Visits

We welcome visitors who want to see up close the history of Samos's tanneries.

From one of the last tanners of Samos

The story of the tannery

Yannis Houvardas worked in this tannery until 1997, when every tannery on Samos closed. Today his son has restored it and opened it again — this time to welcome people instead of hides.

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