House of Mikis Theodorakis

The esteemed composer Mikis Theodorakis resided in this house for a period during his teenage years. He fondly reminisced "I would like to be in Pyrgos Ilias, where I went to high school and every night, after dinner, I presented the songs I had written to my parents. And if it was a waltz, mom and dad would dance to it.".

Pyrgos Ilias, during Theodorakis' stay, exuded a romantic atmosphere, which left a lasting impact on him and his artistic work. In various interviews, he has shared his cherished memories of carefree outings with Kolosourtis, a distinct steam engine, and how these experiences served as inspiration for the rhythmic composition of his famous song, "Margarita, Margaro."