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One could describe Serres’ cuisine as a luscious flavor trip. It’s very rich and originates from Asia Minor, Thrace, Pontus and the Balkans. This cuisine is the result of different ethnic groups coexisting and influencing each other.Serres holds a prominent position in the Greek pastry industry, since its bougatsa is widely known in Greece and even beyond its borders. Serres’ bougatsa and Akanés, another famous dessert of Serres, root back to Asia Minor, whose people introduced these desserts when they settled in Serres. The city is also known for its buffalo meat and other buffalo products.

In addition, the cuisine of Serres pleases fans of healthy diets since its dishes have a plethora of vegetables and spices originating from Eastern recipes.
Saints Theodoroi Church (Saints Theodore Tyro and Theodore Stratelates Church)
The Saints Theodoroi Church is the most significant Byzantine structure of Serres. An ancient church whose construction dates between the 5th and the 6th century AD. During Byzantine years Saints Theodoroi Church was a Metropolitan Church. Unfortunately, it has suffered major disasters in its recent history after being set on fire by the Bulgarians once in 1849 and later in 1913.
The Monastery of Panagia Vyssiani
The Monastery of Panagia Vyssiani, is a nunnery built about 50 years ago. It is a small and peaceful monastery where you will get a glimpse and further understand these nuns’ way of life.

Image source: Regional Unit of Serres

The Monastery of Panagia Vyssiani
The Monastery of Panagia Vyssiani, is a nunnery built about 50 years ago. It is a small and peaceful monastery where you will get a glimpse and further understand these nuns’ way of life.

Image source: Regional Unit of Serres