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Serres is a modern, safe city with easy access
Which offers unique experiences throughout the year
Discover it…
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Lailia Forest
Tall trees, steep ravines & cliffs and unique walking trails
Recommended
Acropolis – The Tower of Orestis Koulas
The city’s most renowned attraction is the Acropolis. This Byzantine construction was built in the 9th century AD on top of an ancient fortress of 7th century BC. Historical documents mention the existence of four towers inside the Acropolis during antiquity. Today, however, only one tower survived through the centuries. This is called “Tower of […]
Holy Monastery of Timios Prodromos (Hermitage of St. John the Baptist)
The Monastery of Timios Prodromos offers to take religious tourism lovers, especially of the Byzantine era, on a beautiful spiritual journey. Being a Byzantine monument of the 13th century, this monastery is of unique beauty and presents an example of Byzantine architecture.
Sarakatsani Folklore Museum
At Sarakatsani Folklore Museum you will have the opportunity to see exhibits related to the culture of Sarakatsani. This museum has been operating since 1979 and in 1987 it was honored with the “Museum of the Year” award, a pan-European award that further elevated the museum. Image source: Sarakatsani Folklore Museum
Exceptional sightseeing, natural and cultural heritage
Entertainment, cultural events, gastronomy, shopping experience and night life
Take a break in the city of Serres as well as in its suburbs
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The Regional Unit of Serres is the largest and second in population among the seven regional units of Central Macedonia. The regional unit covers a geographical region that stretches from Strymonian Gulf in the south to the Greek-Bulgarian border in the north. Almost half of that area is flat and semi-mountainous with two mountain ranges surrounding it, one from the west and the other from the east. From the west is the mountain range of Kerkini – Vertiskos – Kerdylia and from the east is the mountain range of Orvilos – Menoikio.Serres is mainly continental and thus has a complete road network connecting it with the surrounding areas and regional units. It also has an efficient public transport network which enables and facilitates the transportation of its citizens and visitors. In the Regional Unit of Serres there is also the largest entry point of the country, Promachonas, from where 3.75 billion tourists entered the country in 2019.
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