The 鈥業lisia' mansion; which belonged to the Duchess of Placentia and was built in 1848 by the architect Stamatis Kleanthes. It was transformed into a museum by the architect Aristotle Zachos. Today [2010-2012] an addition is being made and a large extension with basement and buildings in part above ground. The architectural design is by Manos Perrakis. IN THE PHOTO: Byzantine and Christian Museum the exhibition 鈥楾he Art of Bookbinding: From Byzantium to Contemporary Artistic Creation'. exhibition is intended to highlight the art of bookbinding; an overview of its historical evolution脩from Byzantium to our times脩Bookbinding is directly linked to the social history of the book; the use and function of manuscripts and printed books.