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The Historical Significance of the Customs Building in Soufli, Greece

The article explores the construction and historical significance of the customs building in Soufli, Greece, which began in 1908. It highlights the building’s role as a symbol of the town’s prosperity during its peak as a center for tobacco, silk, and wine trade, and its architectural uniqueness as one of the first concrete structures in the Balkans. The piece discusses the contributions of François Embeny, a French engineer involved in its design, and the building’s preservation as a cultural center over the past century.

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