Florina
Top Attractions / Top Sights
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NYMPHAEO VILLAGE
Picturesque Places
The village of Nymfaio or Neveska is classified as a "preservable traditional settlement" and is built at 1,320-1,405 meters in eastern Vitsi. It is one of the most important traditional settlements in Greece and one of the ten most beautiful villages in Europe. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou …»
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF AGIOS ACHILLIOS
Archaeological Site
Above the village of Agios Achilleios, on the hill, is built the modest church of Ag. Achilles. From this point begins the path to the ruins of the basilica of Ag. Achilleio which was built in the 10th century by Tsar Samuel. Agios Achillios has been the center of "Prespeia" cultural events for …»
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Museum
(tel. 23850 28206) The Archaeological Museum of Florina includes archaeological findings from archaeological sites in the prefecture of Florina and cover a period from the Neolithic to the Byzantine Times. The Museum building includes exhibits from the Prehistoric Period with findings and …»
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FOLKLORE MUSEUM OF LECHOVO
Museum
Many historical objects from the period of the Macedonian struggle are exhibited here, such as uniforms, weapons, personal items, pictures and photos of fighters, etc. In honor of the dead Macedonian fighters of Lehovo, a special hero has been erected in the precincts of the church of Agios Minas. …»
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VIGLA - PISODERI SKI CENTER
Attractions
A modern ski resort with 10 Olympic-standard slopes for all categories of skiers-snowboarders and 5 lifts (3 sliding and 2 aerial). The view towards Prespes from the top of the believers will fascinate you!! The ski center has comfortable Chalets that can meet all your needs for dining and …»
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THE CITY OF FLORINA
Attractions
Florina is the capital of the Prefecture of the same name, located at an altitude of 650m. and presents rich changes of landscapes, as it has a mountainous, semi-mountainous and lowland character. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou …»
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FOLKLORE MUSEUM OF AMYNTAIO
Museum
(Tel. 23850 22277) The Folklore Museum of Amyntaio is housed in the building of the Spiritual Center. Entrance to the Museum is free, while access to the exhibition is from the gate on the side of the church of Saints Constantine and Helen. Its purpose is to be a pole of attraction for the residents …»
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MONASTERY OF SAINT PANTELEIMON
Monastery
In the Municipality of Amyntaio, between Lake Vegoritida and Lake Petra, is the Monastery of Agios Panteleimonos and his mother Agia Evvoulis. It is said that on the beach of the village of Agios Panteleimon there was an old monastery which, with the increase in the level of Lake Vegoritida, was …»
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PRESPES LAKES
Attractions
Megali Prespa is divided between Greece, FYROM, and Albania. Mikri Prespa is located mainly in Greece, while a small part to its west belongs to Albania. The Prespa National Park was created in 1974 and is protected by Greek, European and international conventions. Lake Mikri Prespa is also …»