This noble house was built around 1850 the largest in the village, and was owned by Haralambos Raftopoulos, the island’s pharmacist. Haralambos Raftopoulos traded to Odessa, where the Greek communities thrived. The inclusion of the adjective shows the ultimate ancestor of Venetian origin Rauto. The Venetians ruled the Aegean and Limnos until 1479, when under the weight of Turkish power they were forced to cede the island to the Turks. The Raftopoulos mansion has been renamed the Monastery, because of its monastic shape and its courtyard. To this day, Raftopoulos’ grandson continues his grandfather’s pharmacy business in Athens, at the end of Ambelokipi area.
Kindly note that the 5th person is accommodated in an extra bed.