Μake us preferred on Google The former FIX Brewery in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, is set to get a new lease on life, the Greek Culture Ministry announced this week, presenting plans to transform the historic complex into a new cultural center that will house MOMus collections, the city’s orchestra and conservatory.
The completion of preliminary studies for the restoration, reuse, and conservation of “Complex 2”, including its structural materials, decorative and architectural elements, and mechanical equipment, mark an important step toward preserving and repurposing one of Thessaloniki’s most prominent examples of modern industrial architecture.
A digitally created image of the FIX cultural center once completed. Image: Greek Culture Ministry
An important part of the northern port city’s cultural heritage, the former brewery was designated a historic monument in 1992 in recognition of its important role in the city’s history.
“The former FIX Brewery complex stands as a significant testament to modern industrial history and an iconic landmark of Thessaloniki. Its history is directly linked to the city’s industrial development, dating back to the late 19th century, when major production facilities such as the Allatini flour mills, the YFANET textile factory, and the FIX brewery emerged in the area, closely connected to the port, customs house, railway, and other infrastructure,” Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said.
“Following the acquisition of the complex, the Culture Ministry is proceeding with its restoration and reuse, aiming to preserve its authenticity and historical significance while reintegrating it into the city’s contemporary life,” she added. The new cultural center will house collections of MOMus-Museum of Contemporary Art, the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, and the State Conservatory of Thessaloniki.
A digitally created image of the FIX cultural center provided by the Greek Culture Ministry
The former FIX Brewery is the largest industrial complex in Thessaloniki, dating to the second half of the 19th century. Operations began in 1882 with the founding of the Olympos-Allatini Freres distillery. The facility was converted into a brewery in 1892 and subsequently acquired by the Athens-based company Karolos Fix S.A. in 1927. The complex underwent several expansions over the following decades and remained operational until 1983, when it was abandoned following the company’s bankruptcy. In 2025, the Ministry of Culture acquired the complex, together with its listed equipment.
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