From the earthquake of 1968 and the demolition that followed, the beautiful building of the Porphyry and Marasli School was saved. The beautiful Porfyreios & Marasleios School building survived the earthquake and subsequent demolition. Porfyreios & Marasleios School was erected from 1906 to 1909 with funds of the community of Agiostratites in Egypt and donated by National Benefactor Grigoris Maraslis; it had housed the island’s grade school until then (1909-1968). Presently, following its renovation, it aspires to house the ‘Green Energy’ Academy within the framework of the implementation of the ‘Ai Stratis – Green Island’ Programme.

The renovated building of the ‘Old School’ houses the Museum of Democracy, featuring exhibits, photographs, authentic items, handwritten newspapers and video shows from the life of exiles on the island and other places of exile.

Source: North Aegean Region - https://www.pvaigaiou.gov.gr