Florina

The water land of Macedonia

• Top Attractions

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• Archaeological Sites

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• Museums

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• Monasteries

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• History

  The ancient name of the area of ​​the prefecture of Florina is Lygistis or Lygos. Lygchestida was named after the mythical hero Lygea or from the blood-sucking mammal Lyx - Lygos - Lygas. The most ancient cities of Florina were Heraklia (in the area of ​​today's city of Florina), Kella (today's Kelli) and Vevi. From the findings of the archaeological …

• Culture

  Fires On December 23rd and 24th, the fires are lit in the neighborhoods of Florina. The residents collect the wood they will use months in advance and keep the place where they are stored a secret. Fire is associated with the ancient worship of the Sun god as well as with the Birth of the Savior. It refers to the …

• Sea & Mountain

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• Photographs

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• Information

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