The Municipality of Spetses in the Region of Attica is located in the Saronic Gulf, 50 miles from Piraeus, and includes the island of Spetses and its nearby islets.
In antiquity, the island of Spetses was called "Pityoussa", which means "covered in pine". Later on, the Venetians named it "Isola di Spezzie", which means the "fragrant island", due to its numerous aromatic herbs and flowers. It makes perfect sense...
Built in 1904, neo-Classical building was financed by Sotirios Anargyros, a native of Spetses, who lived and prospered in 19th Century America, a personal friend of El. Venizelos.