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1. ELECTRA PALACE 1. WHITE TOWER 1. AGIA SOFIA 2. EXCELSIOR 2. HIPPODROME 2. AGIOS GEORGIOS 3. CITY HOTEL 3. ARCH OF GALERIUS (ROTONDA) 4. MEDITERRANEAN PALACE 4. ANCIENT MARKET 3. VLATADON MONASTERY 5. MINERVA 5. THE WALL 4. DODEKA APOSTOLI 6. EGNATIA PALACE 5. AGIOS DIMITRIOS 7. HOLIDAY INN THESSALONIKI MUSEUMS 6. CHALKEON 8. CAPSIS 9. ANATOLIA 1. BYZANTINE CULTURE 10. PORTO PALACE 2. ARCHAEOLOGICAL 11. GRAND PALACE 3. WHITE TOWER 12. DOMOTEL LES LAZARISTES 4. MACEDONIAN STRUGGLE BEST THINGS TO SEE! White tower - Galerius Arch - Saint Dimitrios - Port - - Old city - Archeological Museum - - Theme Parks - THESSALONIKI University - Walk to paralia - Shops - Restaurants - Theater …

CITY TO LIVE PLACE TO VISIT: Thessaloniki is the central Balkan city, crossroad of the east and west, full of culture, history, tastes, smells, people, dreams, green, blue, happiness, life …

Geographical position of Thessaloniki Alonisos, , mountains as Olympus, Vermio, Pieria, Pagaio etc. A crossroad of and , Thessaloniki is around 500km Snow centers as Seli, 3-5 wells, Elatohori etc. Thessaloniki is surround- away from , 220km from Skopia, 300km from Sofia Bulgaria ed by the following suburbs and areas as Kato kai Ano Toumpa, Ano and 600km from Konstantinoupolis. Thessaloniki has a very good Polis, , Sikies, Ampelokipi, , Stauroupoli,Panorama, auto connection to the rest cities of Macedonia as , Yianitsa, Perea, Agia Triada, Nea Mihaniona, , , Oreokastro Edessa, , , , etc. etc. Nearby are the lakes of Agios Vasilios and Volvi, Rivers as Aksios, Aliakmonas and Loudias, islands as and Skiathos, ,

4 5 *THE CITY YOU LOVE. THESSALONIKI IS ALL ABOUT.

A quick glance at the History of Thessaloniki last centuries , , Turks and other Balkans live together in the the humming. Its entrance is from Ermou, Aristotelous, Egnatia or The area of Thessaloniki was inhabited since the prehistorical times. same city. The most important harbor in the Balkans, the first one in exportation Venizelou street. Around the 6th century before Christ Macedonians appeared.Later in In 1912 Thessaloniki becomes free by the Greeks. In 1922 after the in the country and generally a very important harbor internationally. 315 b.c. Kassandros the king of Macedonia established the new city and mikrasiatic disaster thousands of Greeks refuges are coming to Thessa- The white tower named it Thessaloniki in honor of his wife and half sister of Alexander loniki. In 1925 the international fair of Thessaloniki is established as well YMCA The white tower was built in the 15th century. It is in Byzantine style the Great. The city of Thessaloniki was an important commercial and war as the university. A big expulsion of Jews from Thessaloniki takes place Educational center for our school activities for young and elder people. and it is situated in front of bay. The period that Thessa- harbor of Macedonia. in 1943 by the Germans and their collaborators. In 1978 a very strong loniki was under Turkish occupancy the white tower was a prison for Saint Paul visits Thessaloniki in 50 a.d. In the year of 305 we have the earthquake shakes the city, in 1997 Thessaloniki becomes the cultural the people in front of death’s door. Now it is a museum with statues capital of . Modiano, Vlali Arcade torture of St. Dimitrios who is the holy saint and protector of the city. The They are in the center of the city and during the day they operate as and metal vessels, from the 15th till 18th century. Today Thessaloniki is the favorite center of Balkans as regards the finan- city’s harbor was created by Great Constantine in order to protect his popular markets. Also here there are a lot of taverns and restaurants. cial activities, the road connection between them and tourism. fleet. In 413 the first church was built in honor of St. Dimitrios. In 1387 Modiano is a closed market and Vlali is closed only on top. We can see Galerius Arch A lot of activities, as theater performances, concerts etc. take place in the city is captured by the Turks for first time. In 1403 it becomes free here various kinds of shops mainly traditional as fish market, meat Galerius arch was built by Galerius to celebrate his victory over the the city and in combination to its unique beauty, the special food and the and 1430 it is captured by the Turks again. Thousands of Jews are market, green grocer’s shop etc. Persians. Thessaloniki’s residents call it Camara. There are only three hospitality the guests are always satisfied. coming in Thessaloniki in 1492 after their expulsion from Spain. The A visit to Vlali market is impressive because of the large crowd and pillars preserved. On them there are figures that show the victory of

6 7 Galerius over the Persians. It is between Galerius palace (south) and Art Gallery of the Society for Macedonian Studies Rotonda (north) Art gallery of the society for Macedonian studies is situated right be- hind the white tower on Aminis Street. Every year theatrical perform- The Walls ances by the state theatre of northern Greece take place there. The Wall were built in Ano Polis Thessaloniki by Kassandros. In order for someone to go there first he has to pass through a gate known as Church of Agia Sophia Portara. In the past these walls protected Thessaloniki many times Agia Sophia is in the center of Thessaloniki between Egnatia and from the inventers. From up there the guest can admire the whole Tsimiski on Ag.Sophias Street. It was built on 7th century and it is city. devoted to Christ. It is the oldest church of Thessaloniki from those that have dome. In the south part of the church is the catacomb of St. Mansion of Music Ioannis. Mansion of music is state no speculative organization that was estab- lished in 1991 and inaugurated officially in 2000. A constitution of a Agios Georgios (Rotonda) branch of the building in anticipated so as there will be a museum of Agios Georgios (Rotonda), is one of Thessaloniki’s symbols. It is be- music and a music library. lieved that it was built as a palace for Galerius.

Galerius Mansion / Hippodrome Agios Dimitrios Galerius Mansion: The of this mansion is significant if Agios dimitrios: north of the roman market where the roman baths we consider the time it was built. At that time it was the central of were, the church of St. Dimitrios is now built. Thessaloniki, this is so because it consists of many parts (Camara, St.Dimitrios himself was jailed in those baths where he also was tor- Rotonda, Octagono, Hippodrome) tured till death. Characteristic are the rows of windows the church Hippodrome: when Theodosios was the king of Thessaloniki, he had has. It also has many frescos but actual wealth is the mosaics. Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki the Byzantine and Archaeological museum, and Velidion conference formed an alliance with the Goths. As soon as he was forced to leave The museum was established in 1997 in honor of the rich and cultural center is the international exhibition center of Thessaloniki. Each year in order to march against the Romans he made leader the Goth Vuter- Museum of Byzantine Culture heritage that was developed in the city during the 15th Century. several fairs and exhibitions are organized such as Zootechnia, Infa- hio. This has as a result the uprising of the people in hippodrome and Byzantine museum: In the Byzantine museum is exhibited the Byzan- coma, Real Estate Expo, Detrop, Oenos, Furnima, Marmin, Furnidec, the death of the noble men among which was also Vuterhios. After tine life and the Byzantine art of every period. It was established in Kosmima, Infosystem, Philoxenia and many more. that the emperor gathered all the national counselors in the hippo- Diikitiriou Square 1994 and has eight rooms. In Diikitiriou square is found a large habitable area since the Hellenis- drome and ordered their slaughter. It has item from the old Christian city and the house of Byzantine tic period in the east part of the roman road. The building was prob- Tsinari period, it also has important exhibits from the years of iconoclasm. ably destroyed by fire in the middle of the 2nd century a.d. Area of Ano Polis is near the center above the Macedonia-Thraki min- istry and the St.Dimitrios church. The houses here are either old well The statue of Alexander the Great Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki maintained or new ones in traditional style. The narrow streets are The statue of Great Alexander is near the white tower, next to the International Film Festival of Thessaloniki Archeological museum: The architecture parts of this marvelous mu- Every November in Thessaloniki the international film festival is held paved with flagstones. Also there are traditional ouzeris and taverns royal theatre between parks and green trees. seum are coming from one big Ionian church of the area. It has exhib- which started in 1960. The projection of the films takes place every with tasteful food. its from prehistoric houses, tombs of classical and archaic season as year in Olympion cinem, and in Port. Ancient Market well as the royal tombs of Vergina. Old city/ / Portara The ancient roman market was established at the end of 2nd century Important exhibits are the headless statue of goodness Aphrodite Athonos Square The old city is situated in the highest point of the city right across the a.d. During Roman occupancy the ancient market was the administra- and the medal with the bust of Athena. It is very close to Aristotelous square. Once upon a time there were center. Its walls, Portara, Eptapirio (seven towers) and the traditional tive center of Thessaloniki. various small trading shops and before that, the second hand stores. houses compose a different Thessaloniki than the one in the center. Today only the conservatory is saved and one part of the market’s Museum of Macedonian Struggle Now there are lots of tavernas that are always crowded. The view is unique and someone can view from there the whole city. square. The square is paved with flagstones and includes a two en- Museum of Macedoniac struggle: In the past the Greek consulate was Near Portara (entrance of the walls) there are also many nice taverns trance arcade. where someone can enjoy a meal. established here. Nowadays weapons and personal items of the Mac- Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center edonian warriors are exhibited. In a central part of the city right across the university , Hanth (Ymca),

8 9 The Zoo Old and new Sea-Front Nearby Destinations OLUMPUS-DION PIERIA STATE In the natural environment of Seih Sou forest we can see various ani- The old starts from the harbour at the end of Kountourioti which HALKIDIKI: Very near to Thessaloniki, in a distance less than an The mythical Olympus mountain is around 110 km from mals and birds especially from Greek nature and life. The entrance is continues as Niki’s avenue till the White Tower. During the coastal av- hour’s drive we can find the so called secret paradise of Halkidiki. The Thessaloniki,we can visit it if we first arrive in Litohoro a village on free of charge and it’s a different experience for the children. The zoo enue we see a lot of cafes which are always full of people, winter or three peninsulas of Halkidiki, Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos will be the foot of Olympus mountain. The ancient Dion is 85km away from is situated at the end of Ag. Pavlos after Kedrinos lofos. Next to the summer and especially the cool and sunny days. The new coast which unforgettable for their special natural beauty, the sea, the beaches Thessaloniki in which the had their worshiping zoo there is the theatre where during the summer months important is extended from the White Tower parallel to Alexander the Great and the very green natural surroundings. Remarkable is also the . It is worth to visit Platamonas and the old village performances take place. avenue until the Music Mansion in the unique place for walking as mountainous Halkidiki with its capital Poligiros, Agios Prodromos of Agio Panteleimona with the stony traditional houses. Very beauti- much for Thessaloniki’s inhabitants as well for its guests. There the with its famous , Arnea with its noble houses, Taxiarhis, the ful is Elatohori village with a new ski center. Ladadika sunny days we meet little sellers, coachmen, small train ships as cafes mother land of Christmas tree in Greece, Stagira the birth place of This Area is in front of the transporting station of Thessaloniki’s har- for alcoholic or soft drinks and coffees that sail around Thermaikos Aristotelis and some other mountainous villages. Also do not miss -EDESSA bor where the Egyptian market was during the years of Ottomans oc- bay and enjoy the view. On the way also we find the Royal theatre, the the cave of Petralona which is near Thessaloniki. There was found the in a distance of 40 km in our way to Yianitsa, ancient Pella is situated, cupancy. After the Ottomans left, the shops with all kinds of things Great Alexander statue, the Umbrellas, some parks and at the end the oldest till now skull Europe. the capital city of Macedonia and birth place of Alexander the Great. and especially oils, (from which it took its name) were full of people. Music Mansion. In the archaeological museum we can see the ruins of the palace, mo- The fact that was very close to the harbor and the commercial life made VERGINA VERIA- NAOUSA- saics and other items of the period. After Naousa someone can visit it eventually a infamous area during the night known as ‘red lights’. Night Life of Thessaloniki In the nearby state of Imathia you may visit Vergina (80km) the first Edessa with the waterfalls and its parks. In the state of Pella there is Some years before 1997 that Thessaloniki was the cultural capital of Thessalonikii is the pioneer and the model in this part because it of- capital city of Macedonia under the name Aiges. Here someone can Voras (135km), a ski center near traditional village of Agios Athana- Europe the state with economical motives started the reformation of fers everything that the people who live in Thessaloniki ask for as visit the royal and Macedonian tombs. Veria is a city very near to sios. Also near Aridea the Pozar baths are well known. the area with the renovation of the buildings and the upgrading of the well as its guests. Restaurants, bars, bouzoukia (music stages), clubs, Vergina in the foot of Mt. Vermion on our way to Naousa. Naousa night life. Ladadika today is a place of attraction for the tourists be- theatres, cinemas etc. compose the night life of Thessaloniki. Almost is a historical city with the famous platan forest in Agios Nikolaos -KERKINI LAKE-ALISTRATI CAVE-SERRES cause of the nice graphic buildings, the traditional narrow streets, the all the famous Greek singers will come to sing here. Many theatrical and Arapitsa’s waterfalls. In the state of Imathia there are also 2 ski In an hour’s distance we can visit Serres the capital city of the restaurants and the other shops for amusement. They are surrounded performances take also place here and even some of them start from centers Seli and 3-5 wells. Province. There we will see Kerkini Lake with the unique aquatic life, by the avenues Politechniou, Salaminos, Kountourioti, Dragoumi. Thessaloniki, the lucky city. Poroia, Amfipolis with its Lion and the very beautiful cave of Alistrati. The ski center is called Lailias.

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22 23 BEST THINGS TO SEE! N. Moudania - N.Fokea - Afitos - Kalithea - Kriopigi - Hanioti - - - N.Marmaras - Porto Carras - Arnea - Stagira - Ierissos - Ouranoupolis - Mount Athos cruise - Petralona Cave HALKIDIKI - Beaches….

GREEN AND BLUE PARADISE WAITS FOR YOU

Halkidiki with three peninsulas full of pine trees, unique blue of the sea, gold sandy beaches, fresh air, natural beau- ty, Holy mountain, small villages friendly people….

Geographical info of Halkidiki holiday or vacation. The prefecture of Halkidiki belongs to the geographic part of . It occupies the biggest part of the three-fingered penin- A quick glance in the history of Halkidiki sula that is situated north by the lakes Lagada, Volvi and is wet by the Its history is at least 700.00 years old as is witnessed by the fos- . The prefecture has extention of 2945 km and is sepa- silized skull of the ancient man from Petralona that was discovered rated in 4 parts central Halkidiki and the three peninsulas ( Athos – in the homonym cave in 1960. Halkidiki is reported in the history Kassandra – Sithonia). It is almost one hour away from Thessaloniki as the place where was carried out the battle of gods and for and it is considered one of the most beautiful regions of Greece for the sovereignty of world. The battle took place in the Flegreo Pedio

24 25 that is placed in the peninsula of Pallini (Kassandra). The 8th century B.C. crowd of residents rolls up to the region, emanating mainly from Chalcida (after which it was named Halkidiki) and . At the end of 5th century BC the 32 more important cities founded under the lead- ership of Olynthos, the “public of Halkideon” that will be destroyed in 379 BC by Spartians. In 348 P.H. Philippos incorporate the region in the Macedonian King- dom. Halkidiki was Christianized in 50 A.D. In The Christian centuries Halkidiki will accepts a lot of raids as Gothians (269) Ounians (6th aj.) and Katalanians (1307), during the 9th century the monastic slate of mt, Athos is organized. In 1430 there was the enslavement by Turks. In May a revolution was organized under the leadership of Emmanouil Pappas, without success and it was destroyed completely.

Petralona Village & Petralona Cave Petralona is a village that was founded in 1922 by refugees. It is roughly 50 km away from Thessaloniki and is known because of the homonym “Cave of Petralona” which each visitor has to see. Accord- * ing to the scientists, in Petralona was living the Neanderthal (the old- ENJOY er resident of Greece) Next to the village of Petralona, in distance of 800 meters and in altitude of 250 meters in the foot of mountain Katsika is found the homonym cave. It was discovered in 1959 by residents of village the THE searched for water. It was named “Red Stones” by the terra Rosa (red ground) that it colors his stalagmites and stalactites. REAL Olynthos & Archaeological Museum of Olynthos It was built in the 7th century b.c and was destroyed completely in 348 b.c by the Macedonians. The city did not exist either in the map or in the history. In 1928 professor Robinson brought again Olyn- SUMMER. thos in the light and in 1990 the archaeologist Julie Vokotopoulou HALKIDIKI managed to make it again able to be visited and it is maintained as archaeological place until today. New Olynthos is very near to the old IS MY town and was created by refugees by the East. CHOICE. The Museum operates since 1998 in the archaeological part of an- cient Olynthos. There is exclusive audiovisual material in order to help the visitor the acquire a completed opinion for the archaeological part of Olynthos, starting from the history of the city and continuing with the description of excavation and restoration.

Poligiros Poligiros is the capital of Prefecture of Halkidiki and it is in its geo- graphic center. It is built in the southern foot of Holomonta, in a alti-

26 27 tude of about 550m. The most important historical fact that has di- km from Poligiros. It is the capital of the province of Arnea and seat of it is full of life and tourism not only for the nightlife, but also for the rect relation with Poligiros is the beginning of Revolution of Halkidiki of lerissos, mt. Athos and Ardamerjos. Its name consists arcaeological interest that it presents. Hanioti on 17 May 1821 of the names of the two ancient cities that existed until 1928, Avgea Hanioti is a village that till recently somebody chose in order to have and Arne. Kassandria quiet holidays. However with the increase of tourism it changed. It is Nea Moudania Kassandria since 16th century. Today the village has 3500 resi- full of nice taverns that you can enjoy good food. Visiting the church Moudania is a coastal town famous for the fish-wharf and its big har- Kassandra dents, It constitutes the administrative center of the region and it has of Saint George, in the old village is something that someone should bor. Moudania is connected coastwise with the Northern Sporades. The peninsula of Kassandra assembles the biggest part of tourism in important and appreciated buildings that adorn the area. One of the not miss. The first residents were refugees from Propontida that had disem- Halkidiki. One of the most beautiful parts, with landscape full of pine most well known ones is the Folklore Museum. barked in 1922 in the place “Kargi harbor” trees that reaches the beaches which someone should visit. Pefkohori Kriopigi Pefkohori beautiful village of Halkidiki, full of Greek taverns and night Mount Athos Nea Fokaia Kriopigi is famous for the tourism. Its old name was Pazarakia. The clubs, from which you can visit by boat Mt. Athos and Sithonia. Some- In peninsula of Athos people lived since ancient years. First hermits Nea Fokaia is refugee village of Kassandra that was built in the place sandy beach Pigadakia deserves to be visited. one should visit the old church of pefkohori that is a sample of post stayed there since the 8th century or before. In Mt, Athos today there of old “agioritikon metohion”. A beautiful spectacle from the past is Byzantine season as well as the temple of Saint Ioannis the Russian are 20 monasteries from which the 17 are Greek, 1 Serbian, 1 Rus- the town that adorns the beach of the village, since 1407. Siviri roughly 3,5 km away from the center. It will be unforgettable because sian and 1 Bulgarian. Even though there peninsula belongs to Greece, An exclusive seasonal settling that was created recently. It does not of the perfect view you will see. Mt Athos is autonomous and the Ecumenical Patriarchal dominates Afitos have its own identity but in the summer months it is full of life and it. In Mt. Athos only men are allowed. The women can approach Mt. Afitos is 2 km away from Nea Fokea. It is beautiful traditional village, youths that visit it in order to experience its night life. Paliouri Athos only by cruise and also they are allowed to see the “Orchard of built with Stone. From the village’s square can someone admire the It is a quiet traditional village in the south part of Kassandra and built Virgin Mary” from a distance of 500m. gulf of Toroneos. Afitos is famous for the traditional and tasty special- Polihrono in altitude 120 m. with view to Kelyfos. In its place was built the an- ties that someone can eat in its taverns. A village 5 km south of Kriopigi with light blue beaches and beautiful cient city Theramvos. You will be astonished by the view of Mt. Athos Arnea nature. In the old days in its place Neapolis was built, Remnants of the and Toroneos gulf. It is known for the production, for its archi- Arnea is a town of 2.500 residents in Northern Halkidiki, built in foot Kalithea city still exist near the beach. In the heart of the mountain you will be tecture as well as for its traditional atmosphere. of Mt. Holomonta. It is about 70km away from Thessaloniki and 38 Kalithea is the most popular region of Halkidiki. During the summer astonished by the landscape you will face.

28 29 beaches. It belongs to the residents of the near by village called Agios Nikolas. In vourvourou there is still the wall that in the old ages broke off the communication between Sithonia and the rest of Halkidiki.

* Ormos Panagias EXPLORE This place is known because from there start the boats to Mt. Athos. The beach named trani ammoudia will impress you.

Sarti YOUR Sarti was built in 1922 by Mikrasiates refugees and its name comes from the ancient town. The last 2 decades it had very big tourist de- velopment because of the beautiful beaches and the cool atmosphere SENSES. that exist there even during the very difficult summer months. LET YOUR Agios Nikolaos Ag. Nikolaos consists of the union of old monasteries, it has 2300 MIND residents, is one of the oldest traditional villages. There are still ruins GO AWAY. from Agios Nikolaos monastery and it is also said that in the same area there was the city Sigos by which the name of Sigitikos bay was called after.

Agia Paraskevi full of houses those were built with rocks and traditional architecture. Nikiti Pirgadikia Pirgadikia is a village by the sea that looks like Greek islands. Because Agia Paraskevi is built in the south part of Kassandra and it is one Nikiti is a small town in Halkidiki with 2200 residents. Today’s set- of the perfect beaches it has a big tourist development. Some of them more village that excites you with the beautiful nature and the tra- tling started to be built in 14th century and was destroyed in 1821 Potidea worth to see are Samonikios, Campos, Galikies. ditional color in the houses and in the narrow paths. It took its name The canal of Potidea links Thermaikos with Toronaios. Ancient Poti- by the Turkish army. The rebuilding started very soon. The old village after the homonym church. It is 10 km away from Toroneos gulf and dea was the city because of which the biggest war in history burst is above the provincial road to Moudania, it is worth to visit the church 5 km from Thermaikos Sea. out: The . In the harbor of the city you can still of agios Nikitas, the museum, and the church of virgin Mary. Places of Athos admire the medieval walls of the old city. New Potidea is built in two settlings that are separated by the main road of Kassandra. Marmaras Ierissos, is a town with 2900 residents. In 7th century b.C. Peo- Nea Skioni is found in the south-west part of Kassandra, 110 km from Marmaras was built in 1922 by the refugees of Marmaras island in ple from lived there and they called it akanthos, part of the Thessaloniki. The old village was named Tsaprani. It is from the village m.asia in its place there was an ancient and Byzantine residence. For ancient town is still saved. The excavations of course are still contin- Gerakini ued. The town has no night life and the tourists visit it because of the that combines mountain and sea and it still keeps the traditional at- Gerakini is not actually a village but a tourist center in Sithonia and centuries it was Metohi of Grigoriou monastery in Mt.Athos. Today is beaches and in order to go to Mt. Athos. mosphere. Its harbor is the biggest in the peninsula. took its name by the same named hotel in the area. It does not have one of the biggest tourist summer resorts. any special interest for the guests because it does not have history Nea Roda, are 4 km away from ierissos and have a big archeologi- or night life. Sikia cal interest. They are famous from the Xerxis canal that according to Kalandra was found in the 14th century and before that there was a Sikia is located 150 km from Thessaloniki and 83 km from Poligiros. the history Xerxis opened in order to avoid the Athos patrol. However nothing is saved. settling of Byzantine years. By taking a walk in its narrow paths some- Metamorfosi It is there the municipality of Toroni and one of the oldest settlings in one can admire the architecture of 19th century. By walking down to By the sea refugee village that was established in 1925 by mikrasi- Halkidiki. In 14th century it was called Logos. It has 2500 residents Ouranoupoli, is known as the beginning of Mt. Athos. Its distance the beach you meet Possidi. ates. It is built in a beautiful beach of Toroneos with a lot of pine trees and it still keeps the local color. from thessaloniki is 145 km and 90 km from Poligiros. It was built in around. In was established the first children’s camp in 1950. 1922 by Mikrasiates refugees,. It is a known place that the tourists Possidi Vourvourou prefer for their vacation as there are big and nice hotels around it. Famous tourist settling situated south west towards Kassandra’s cape, Vourvourou is by the sea and it has very interesting and beautiful

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Geographical Info of Corfu two peaks that appear while the visitor approaches the island. Higher Corfu is one of the northest islands of Ionian open sea. It is situat- peaks are Pantokratoras (914m.) and Stravoskiadi. Corfu is one of ed in the entrance of , near to the mainland . Its the most inhabited islands in Mediterranean with 193 residents per northeast coasts approach very close (around 2kms) the coasts of square kilometer. Ag. Saranta Aibania. Its shape is oblong,Wider in the north part and becomes narrow in the south. Lits coast has total length 217km and The City of Corfu form quite a few bays and capes. The land is mainly mountainous, es- The city of Corfu is designated by the intense Venetian element but pecially in the north part. The foreigners call it Corfu, because of the also by a lot of English and French influences. It is a cosmopolitan city,

52 53 the capital of the island, that gives off a sense of nobility, with main sand are found in St. Gordios, Glyfada, Korission lake, st. George of the The city of Corfu was in the fortress, but outside another city without law in Pandova’s university in . In 1797, at the age of 21, he set- sights the Spaniada square , which is the biggest square in the Balkan , Marathia, Gardenos, Kasiopi, , Roda, Aharavi,Almiro,Dasia, walls was spread, with a result to be exposed to all kinds of invaders. tled in his birth place, Corfu , as a doctor. In 1802 he seemed to be area , the old and the , the town hall ( San Jakomo thea- Paliokastritsa and many other areas. In order to confront the enemies effectively a huge area was made amongst the founders of two important scientific and social organiza- tre) , the kanoni area, Mon Repo as well as the museums from Byzan- However the villages in the interior part of the island are fascinating, in front of the fortress, today’s Spaniada square. In 1431 Turks ap- tions: the ‘” and the “national medical company”. tine and after Byzantine history. Corfu city has 28.185 residents and as , st. Mathew, Varipatades,Korakiana, , Karou- peared for the first time in the island and tried to capture it but in vain. it is one of the oldest urban centers in Greece. sades, , hlomos, Spartilas, Lefkimi, overwhelmed in green even though, left its stamp on Corfu , could not manage to pro- Democracy in tect it enough, because it lived a lot of slaughters and damages by the In spite of his noble origin and training , Kapodistrias was liberal and Cofru in a Glance History of Corfu Turkish invasions. In 1807 till 1814 the French of returned democrat. In 1801, when the Ionian Islands became independent St. Spiridon is the patron saint of the city. Corfu city has Venetian Corfu for the first time is referred to in by .That’s how in Corfu, and during that period they gave color and a French feeling (state under Russian-Turkish rule), Kapodistrias became one of the mansions and the buildings are colored with the traditional Corfu pale we learn about the existence of the island of Faiakes. Prehistorically in the city. With the collapse of the French emperors of Napoleon, the two governors in Ionian islands’ democracy.The result of Kapodistias yellow (ochre) color. Corfu was known as Drepano, Sheria or Feakia. This last name was English army captured Corfu in 1815 and they stayed there till1864 efforts was the “passing “of one more liberal and democratic consti- It has a lot of churches with most important the catholic cathedral given to the island after its first king, Feakas successor was Nafsithos, when the island incorporated with Greece as well as the other Ionian tution in 1803. He was appointed unanimously governor of the state Stlakovos and Christophoros, the east cathedral of Panagia Spiliotis- the son of and Perivia and after him his son Alkinoos, the islands. of the Ionian islands by the senate of the Ionian islands. He was min- sa, and the st. Spiridonos church. it has also historical buildings as wise and hospitable king of Odyssey. ister from 1802 till 1807. British headquarters , the old palace of st. Michael and st. George , Findings of human existence in Corfu we find since Paleolithic period, Small Islands in Corfu where it is roofed the one and only in Greece, Sinoiaponiko museum but also in some areas corpses are found from Neolithic period. Since The most famous sight in Corfu is probably the small island in front of , Liston, kapodistria’s mansion, cathedral mansion, mansion for the Homer the famous Feakes lived there that were Phoenicians. Corfu Kanoni, which is connected with Corfu through a narrow stripe of land While , at the time that Napoleon was the emperor and the Ionian reading association of Corfu, mansion of the old , nowa- as ally to Athens was one of the causes for the Peloponnesian war. , on which is situated the small church of Panagia Vlahernon and the islands got under French rule, Kapodistrias realized that the English days’ town hall , the famous san jakomo theatre , the mansion of the The island very fast was captured by the Romans during their gradual well known . would have main control again, so he took shelter in where Ionian parliament, the mansion of , where the head- spreading out towards the east. Lots of barbarians passed and looted after a short time became councilor of the foreign minister in Russia. quarters (pritania) of is roofed. the island during the Byzantine period because Corfu was the bridge Special food of Corfu With the beginning of the Greek Revolution he was obliged to leave his Outside of the city someone can also see perfect spots. Among the for the opposite mainland coasts and control of the Adriatic entrance. Traditional dishes are , sofrito and bourtheto. post in 1822 in order to settle in Switzerland, were he was sights of the area there is Ahillion , princess Sissy’s palace, with the In 1386 the Venetians returned and it started for Corfu a long period been very respectful for his offer. famous of and the fabulous frescos and paintings. under Venetian rule that gave Corfu the air and the color that we can Kapodistrias Pelekas area is famous for the sunset view whereas in Paliokastritsa easily see even today. At that period the island met a big develop- Kapodistrias was born in Corfu during Venetian rule. He was descend- there is the Byzantine fortress Aggelokastro. Beaches with thin blonde ment and financial prosperity. Greek revolution and independence ed from a noble family. He studied medical science,philosophy, and At the beginning he did not show any favor to the circumstances that

54 55 as the upper part the defense of the outskirts. The main entrance as decorative plant .The name koum kouat in Chinese means golden is situated in the side of the port and it was built in 1577. During orange. Its height approaches the 4 meters and today it is grown in the Turkish siege in 1716 it suffered many forceful attacks,however the mild and semi tropical areas for its same named fruit as well as its they managed to confront the enemy. In 19th century under the Brit- decorative plant.lts color is orange or orange-yellow and the skin of ish protection many repairs were done on the new fortress and new the fruit is aromatic and sweet. The inside of the fruit is not that juicy buildings were built in it, as the barracks near the main entrance and and its taste is a bit sour and sweet. It can be eaten fresh, in cans,but the second back barracks (1842) on the upper level of the building. In especially as dessert, marmalade and jelly. It is especially durable in the interior there is the church of Panagia Spiliotisa which was prob- the cold weather and it stands the test of the time more than any oth- ably built in 17th century. It is rumored that the old and the new for- er evergreen tree. In Greece, it is especially grown in Corfu and in the tresses are joined with an underground tunnel. other Ionian islands, the ‘daisy’ kind for its fruit that is used in confec- tionery , it becomes spoon sweet and excellent liquor. It blooms in the Kanoni middle of the summer and the multiplication as well as its farming is Tourist area from which can someone see Panagia Vlahernon, Pon- the same with the other evergreen plants. tikonisi and the airport. It is named since the French rule on the island. Paleokastritsa Mon repo It is undoubtedly the most picturesque area ofthe island.lt has aston- Inside a very green area was made in 1824 the mansion -palace in ishing green beauty. It possesses two pure blue and cold seas. Boat- would cultivate a Pan-Hellenic fight,because he believed, as well as green area with a lot of cafes. From the squares someone can see the order to be given to the English commanding officer. Later, owner ing gives the opportunity to meet some of the area’s caves such as Korais, for different reasons each, that with the existence of “iera sim- old fortress which was built by the Venetians in order to protect the became the ex -royal Greek family. Nausikas with stalactites , St Nicola’s with the light blue water, as well mahia”, every attempt of that kind was doomed from the beginning. city from the invasions. as the cave where the water with the sun form a blue eye. At the top As soon though as he heard that the whole nation was instigated, not Ionian parliament (house) of the mountain there is the male monastery which was built in 1228. only he helped the revolution in every way but also he made a pro- Asian Museum Neoclassic rhythm, project of the Corfiot architect loannis Hronis, built posal to tsar with which he undertook the protection of the Greeks. The museum of Asian art in Corfu, the only museum in Greece which is in 1855. In front there is propylaea ,(area in front of the building), At the end Kapodistrias was assassinated on St. Spiridonos stairs in devoted exclusively to the art and the antiquity from Apo Anatoli and which is shaped up with two Doric pillars. Two built in plaques in front Scenic town with a significant port and developed enough during the on 27 September ( 9 October) 1831. India, it is roofed in the palace of st. Michael and George. It was built in Greek and English are referred to the decision of the parliament on Roman period. One of the very few monuments that are saved is the between 1818 and 1823 during sir Thomas Maitland (1759-1824), 23/09/1863 to unite the Ionian islands with Greece and it was signed temple of Kasious Zeus. Nowadays it is a highly frequented tourist Corfu Sights first commanding officer of the Ionian islands, period that Corfu was in this building .It is made of stones with wooden tiled roof. After the destination. In 2007 the old city went under the UNESCO list for the preservation under British occupation (1814-1864).The palace was named after above union it was given to the English community which changed it to of worldwide heritage. St Spiridonas: the saint came in the island on this battalion. an Anglican church. In 1943 it was damaged considerably and it was Achillion 16th century from Cyprus. The church was built in 1590. It possess- The building, except of one spacious house for the commanding of- restored in 1960 but with significant shape spoiling. It is situated in the The empress Elizabeth from , known as Sissy, was enchanted es a high steeple with Italian architecture. It has marble temple and ficer, it was basically used as British headquarters. At the same time, upper square behind the Ionian academy. Today it belongs to the mu- by the beauty of the island and especially by the view she saw from together with the roof form the most important sample of that style. it was headquarters of Ionian Senate and for some period, headquar- nicipality and it is used for several events ,lectures , theatrical shows, the highest point of the village Gastouri. She named the mansion she The roof is decorated with Renaissance icon paintings. The relic’s is ters of the Ionian parliament, mainly though it was the headquarters etc ,whereas in one part of it the Anglican church is still roofed. “built” there Achillion in Achilleas” honor .His huge statue is towered protected in a shrine in the church. The saint, according to the legend, of battalion of st. Michael and st. George. In 1864, after the union of in the palace’s garden. walks on the island and that’s why every year on his name day his the Ionian islands with Greece,the Greek state possessed it, and since Panagia Vlahernon shoes are found worn out and are replaced by new ones. 1928 it houses the Asian art museum. The church is underneath “kanoni” and its neighbor is Pontikonisi. Corfu Today Many people confuse Panagia Vlahernon with Pontikonisi. Corfu is one of the most important tourist destinations in Greece and Liston I Spaniada I old town I Old fortress New Fortress accepts around one million tourists per year. The completion of Eg- The old town is built with Venetian elegance and architecture.The The new fortress is situated in the northwestern end of the city.It was Koum Kouat natia brought Corfu a lot closer to Thessaloniki and the Balkan coun- visitor has the opportunity to live something different as he can walk built on St. Mark’s hill for the better protection of the continuously Koum kouat belongs to the family of Fortunella and especially tries and capital cities as Sofia, Beograd, Bucharest and Skopia. Corfu around in its kantounia (narrow streets in the old city). The Spaniada developing Corfu city and its surroundings. It was ready in 1578. The routides. It is citrus tree and includes 5 kinds evergreen bushes or stands out for its green, its seas, its history, its culture, and its people. square, the biggest in Greece and Balkan countries, is suitable for un- fortress is characterized for its symmetry and it is shaped up in two trees.lt comes from China where it has been grown since 12th cen- It is a place to enjoy as well as to live in. forgettable walks. At the end of Spaniada square is Liston: a big, nice, levels, from which the lower part insured the control of the port , were tury.lt started to be growing in Europe in the middle of 19th century

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Larnaka, Lemesos and Pafos are Egyptians, Phoenicians, Venetians,Ottomans and British left their mer months - Cyprus has the advantage of similarly linking the three To conclude, the special magic of Cyprus - an exciting blend of dra- busy modern commercial and business centers, with old town cen- mark, making the island a mosaic of different cultures and periods. continents of Europe, Asia and Africa, with excellent flight matic scenery, colorful mythology and a rich archaeological inherit- tres, where you can wander along narrow streets and browse through Cyprus may be just a dot on the map, but being in the blue waters of connections, It has served as the basis for many successful interna- ance coupled with the warm hospitality of its people ascribes each interesting markets and shopping centes. Lefkosia,surrounded by a the Mediterranean, the island is ideally situated for visitors to con- tional, European and regional meetings and events of Fortune 500 conference, meeting, event or incentive a unique character,Cyprus is Venetian wall, is a cosmopolitan city.Lemesos, the island’s second verge to from all four corners of the world, making it a perfect location companies, other organizations and associations in the last few years. full of surprises that never fail to delight -just one of the reasons why largest city, is the centre of the wine industry and nightlife, while Lar- for corporate meetings and incentive travel.Do not wait any longer There has always been a connection between Cyprus and Greece in so many visitors return to the island year after year. naka has a marina and a beautiful palm-lined promenade. Pafos is an to visit a carefree place where the sense of timelessness is magni- the meetings industry, which is being developed even further the last fied by the kindness of the people.The island for all seasons, having few years. There is an increasing trend to organize association con-

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