Among Hydra’s distinctive architecture, certain mansions stand out. Two of the island's museums are housed in the mansions of Lazarus Kountouriotis and Paul Kountouriotis, great captains of the island. A branch of the School of Fine Arts is housed in the mansion of Tompazis, the local old folks’ home is located in the Mansion of Kriezis, and the renowned Merchant Marine Academy in the Mansion of Tsamados. Other noteworthy mansions are those of Gorogiannis, Voulgaris, Bountouris, Votsis and Economou.