Beyond the ancient stones and historical landmarks, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace invites travelers to immerse themselves in a vibrant tapestry of culture, where the threads of tradition, festivals, and local customs intertwine to create a rich and diverse heritage.
As explorers venture beyond the well-trodden paths of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, they are rewarded with the discovery of hidden gems – charming villages, lesser-known attractions, and off-the-beaten-path wonders that encapsulate the true essence of this Greek region.
The Cities: Alexandroupolis Komotini Xanthi Kavala Drama Towns/Villages: Soufli Orestiada Didymoteicho Maronia Fanari Porto Lagos Eleftheroupoli Keramoti Nea Karvali Doxato - near Drama Kazavitis Limenaria Limenas Chora Samothrace Islands: Thassos Samothrace Museums: Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis Archaeological Museum of Komotini Archaeological Museum of Abdera Archaeological Museum of Kavala Archaeological Museum of Drama Archaeological Museum of Thassos Archaeological Museum of Samothrace Municipal Art Gallery of Didymoteicho The Art of Silk Museum of Soufli The Mineral Museum of Evros Municipal Art Gallery of Xanthi The House of Shadows in Xanthi Monuments: Ecclesiastical Museum of Komotini - Imaret of Komotini Halil Bey Mosque of Kavala Remains of ancient Via Egnatia Anastasiadis House (Marbled House) of Drama Archaeological Sites: Evros-Didymoteicho – Land of the Castles: Pythio, Kale, Avanta, Potamou Archaeological Exhibition of Spileo Megalithic Gate of Ancient Ismara in Maroneia Ancient Theater of Maroneia Archaeological Site of Avdira (Abdera) – home of philosophers: Democritus, Protagoras, etc.
Welcome to some highlights of the history, cities, sites, and nature that await visitors to Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace is renowned for its natural beauty.
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