Former Hirsch Hospital (Hippocrateon Hospital)

The Former Hirsch Hospital, now known as Hippocrateon Hospital, is located in Thessaloniki and stands as one of the city's significant architectural landmarks. Constructed in 1903 with funding from the philanthropist and pharmacist Alexander Hirsch, the building was intended to provide medical services to the citizens of Thessaloniki.

Designed by the Italian architect Vitaliano Pozzi, renowned for his striking works in Thessaloniki, the Hirsch Hospital is an example of Italian Neo-Renaissance architecture, blending Italian architectural features with elements of local tradition. The building boasts grand façades with arches and classical references.

Initially, the hospital served as one of the main medical institutions in the city and played a crucial role in the care of residents during wartime and during an epidemic that struck Thessaloniki. In 1985, the hospital was renamed Hippocrateon and continues to operate under this name.

Since 2004, the building of the former Hippocrateon Nursing School has been included in restoration programs, and its significant architectural value has earned it a place among Thessaloniki's cultural heritage monuments. Today, the building maintains its role as a medical institution and remains an important part of the city’s history and cultural heritage.