Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights & Activities
Taxiarhia of the Metropolis
CHURCH
(Plateia Pavlou Mela)
South of Plateia Omonias, note the 13th-century
fresco of the
Madonna and Child
above this church's entrance. It contains the sacrosanct
tomb of
Pavlos Melas
, leader of the 1904-08 'Macedonian Struggle' against the Ottomans.
Byzantine Museum
MUSEUM
(
24670 26781; Plateia Dexamenis;
8.30am-3pm Tue-Sun)
This museum houses
outstanding local icons.
Arhontika
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
(Doltso)
Doltso's
arhontika
include the
Emmanouil
,
Basara
,
Natzi
,
Skoutari
,
Papia
and
Papaterpou
, mansions all named after their former resident families.
Kastorian Museum of Folklore
MUSEUM
( 24670 28603; Kapetan Lazou; adult/child €2/free; 8.30am-2pm Tue-Sun)
In the Ner-
antzis Aïvazis family's former 530-year-old mansion, the museum displays ornaments,
utensils and tools.
O Podilatis
CYCLING
( 24670 23834;
www.yellowbike.gr
; Megas Alexandrou 119; 9am-8pm)
This southern water-
front shop rents mountain bikes, regular bicycles and tandem fun bikes. The English- and
Italian-speaking staff can explain local routes and arrange guided mountain biking trips.
Bike prices are €3 for first hour, or €8 for full-day rental.
Festivals & Events
Ragkountsaria Festival
DANCE, CULTURE
( 6-10 Jan)
This winter festival (with likely pagan roots), features traditional dancing,
costumed merrymaking and much eating and drinking.
Nestorio River Festival
MUSIC, ARTS
(
www.riverparty.gr
;
Jul)
This popular six-day party each July features Greek singers and
DJs. Around 10,000 youngsters camp along the river. Distractions include paintball,
archery, sports and art. The website has info on performances, camping accommodation
