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House and Bust of Angelos Sikelianos
The House of Angelos Sikelianos stands on the beach near the Monastery of Faneromeni on Salamina Island. The prominent Greek poet lived in this seaside residence from 1933 to 1950, and the peaceful surroundings of Faneromeni provided an important source of inspiration for his literary work. During his years on Salamina, he wrote several significant works and developed a close connection with the island.
The house had been abandoned for many years before it was restored in 2006 by the Attica Ephorate of Modern Monuments. That same year, Anna Sikelianou, the poet's wife, died shortly before the restoration was completed. She had donated personal belongings from their life together so that they could be displayed in the renovated building, which was subsequently converted into a small museum dedicated to the poet.
Today, the house contains personal belongings, furniture and family heirlooms associated with Angelos Sikelianos. A bust of the poet stands outside the residence, next to the house.
Angelos Sikelianos and Salamina
Sikelianos first visited Salamina around 1930, introduced to the island by the poet Andreas Saltaris (1914–1946), who came from Salamina. During this visit he met the monk Ambrosios, whose life was closely connected with the Monastery of Faneromeni. The two men became friends, and in 1933 Ambrosios gave Sikelianos the use of a small house opposite the monastery.
The two-storey building had previously served different purposes: its ground floor was used as a small boat shed, while the upper floor served as a monk's retreat. Sikelianos made it his home and set up his writing room in a nearby small outbuilding.
For many years, the poet divided his time between Athens and Salamina. In 1938 he brought Anna Kambanari to the island for the first time. They married in 1940, and she also developed a strong affection for Salamina. The couple subsequently spent an increasing amount of time on the island.
The House During the War
The residence also witnessed the difficult years of the Second World War. Following the German bombing of Piraeus, Sikelianos and Anna left Salamina to protect their home in Athens. Their house on the island was later looted and used by German forces to monitor the area around the monastery.
As the couple faced financial difficulties in Athens, they eventually sought shelter in the small outbuilding near the residence. During the final years of his life, Sikelianos continued to return to his beloved Salamina whenever his health allowed.
The poet died in June 1952, and his death caused considerable emotion among the people of Salamina, with whom he had formed a strong and lasting connection.
How to Visit Sikelianos House
The House of Angelos Sikelianos can be reached by road from other parts of Salamina and is approximately 9.3 km from Paloukia, the island's main port. Salamina is connected with the mainland by regular ferry services, including the route from Nea Peramos.
If you visit the house, consider crossing the road to see the Monastery of Faneromeni, one of the area's important religious and historical sights.
Guided visits can be arranged by contacting +30 21320 27316, between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
The Sikelianos House in Faneromeni offers a more personal way to discover the history of Salamina and the life of one of modern Greece's important poets, in the very place where he lived and found inspiration for his work.
