Syrou Melathron was built in the middle of the 19th century (1856), to host some wealthy family of the time. It is undoubtedly a monument of the past, and its figure dominates the area of St. Nicholas, also known as "Vaporia", near the "Asteria" bay. No visitor will not be deeply impressed by the view of this Neoclassic structure. In 1993 it has been restored and transformed to an A class (4 stars) hotel. Roof paintings (frescoes), made by an English painter, at the time of the original construction, wooden sculptures and boiseries and all the decorative elements that remind of the luxury of the past, were given a fresh breath.
History
Syros is located in the middle of the Aegean Sea and belongs to the Cycladic islands complex. Its name derives from the words "Sour" or "Osoura", that have the meaning of rocky. On this very rock one, the most important civilizations of the word, was born 3000 years B. C. Archaeologists named it after the original birthplace "Keros - Syros Civilization", but it is widely known as the "Cycladic Civilization".
In 1207 Syros was occupied by the Venetians and was ruled by the Duke of Naxos. It was then that the first city was created on the top of the highest hill, located in the middle of the island. Its present name is Ano Syros which means Upper Syros. Here is built the temple of St. George, the Catholic Episcopy.
Hermoupolis, is the Capital of Syros Island as well of the Cycladic province. The first inhabitants of the city were mainly refugees coming from the islands of Chios, Psara and Hydra.
After the liberation of Greece from Turkish occupation, in 1821, the city gradually developed to according to be the major commercial and cultural cent4er of the country. The unique buildings structured according to the "neoclassic" rhythm, are the indisputable monuments of that period. The Syrou Malatron hotel is one of these buildings.