Alexander Valory

Alexander Valory was a Franco-Ottoman architect best known for designing the Prinkipo Orphanage, the largest wooden building in Europe, constructed in 1898. His ambitious project was originally intended to house the Prinkipo Palace, a luxurious hotel and casino, but due to a lack of necessary permits, it was repurposed as an orphanage after being acquired by Eleni Zarifi. Valory's design is notable for its unique architectural value and historical significance, reflecting the cultural exchange between Europe and the Ottoman Empire.