Interior of Yannis Samouelin bouzouki store in Athens.

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Yiannis Samouelian

Athens


Wedged between more-modern, generic shops on Ifestou, this shop is the place to buy the bouzouki of your dreams; handmade ones cost around €180. It has been dealing in musical instruments from around the world since 1928.