MUNICIPALITY OF KOLINDROS
Seat of the Municipality: Kolindros
Municipal Districts: Kolindros, Kastania, Livadi, Riakia
The town of Kolindros and the villages belonging to the homonymous municipality (Ryakia, Kastania, Paliampela and Livadi), are located in the region of North Pieria.
The nearest cities to Kolindros are Thessaloniki at a distance of 49 km, Veria and Katerini at a distance of 35 km. The international motorway provides easy and safe access.
The Municipality of Kolindros is well known for preserving a rich local tradition that results from a long historical past. At the same time the surrounding area is endowed with incomparable natural beauty that seduces the visitor. This tiny spot in the map called Kolindros, possesses a particularly attractive historicity. Unfortunately, most of us are not aware of the important historical facts and ties that connect us with this blessed region.
Historical evidence from the 10th century describes Kolindros as a bishopric seat, automatically implying the early existence of a well organised regional urban centre. Additional historical reference exists in connection with General Vasilios Voulgaroktonos, who in 1003, having defeated Tsar Samuel, liberated the cities of Kolindros, Veria and Servia.
Various archaeological findings provide additional proof for the millennium long historical presence of this regional urban centre. Several Byzantine churches (Saint George, Saint Demetrius, Saint Theodora etc.) with their grandiose icons, icon screens and manuscripts never cease to impress the visitor. Dominating holy monasteries strengthen the ties between the regional religious elements. The monasteries of Saint Athanassios and Prophet Elias are characteristic examples of the local religious heritage.
However, beyond historical and religious elements, the enchanting landscape, the breathtaking view, the huge gorges, the Monument to Nature in Kastania, the intensely green area of Ryakia, the waterfalls of Pournia, are those features that reveal the region’s distinctive natural beauty.
One should not forget the modern Sports Centre, located at the south-western part of the municipality, whose exceptional facilities allow numerous sports events to take place every year. A small open theatre at the area’s east end presents culture expressions of local and national production.
It is worth visiting:
> In the M.D. of Kolindros: the traditional buildings of Macedonian architecture, the remains of the Old Byzantine Castle which dates from the 11th Century, the picturesque pedestrian precinct, the Municipal garden of Pafsilipos, the Neolithic Settlement in Paliampela and the historical and folkloric museum "Alexis Zorbas". The Churches and the Monasteries of the town are also of great interest.
> In the M.D. of Kastania: the small wood of Agios Nikolaos and the Church of Agios Athanasios.
> In the M.D. of Livadi: the "Metohi" of the Monastery Grigoriou of Mount Athos and the Monastery of Profitis Ilias.
> In the M.D. of Riakia: the historical Church of Panagia.
Seat of the Municipality: Kolindros
Municipal Districts: Kolindros, Kastania, Livadi, Riakia
The town of Kolindros and the villages belonging to the homonymous municipality (Ryakia, Kastania, Paliampela and Livadi), are located in the region of North Pieria.
The nearest cities to Kolindros are Thessaloniki at a distance of 49 km, Veria and Katerini at a distance of 35 km. The international motorway provides easy and safe access.
The Municipality of Kolindros is well known for preserving a rich local tradition that results from a long historical past. At the same time the surrounding area is endowed with incomparable natural beauty that seduces the visitor. This tiny spot in the map called Kolindros, possesses a particularly attractive historicity. Unfortunately, most of us are not aware of the important historical facts and ties that connect us with this blessed region.
Historical evidence from the 10th century describes Kolindros as a bishopric seat, automatically implying the early existence of a well organised regional urban centre. Additional historical reference exists in connection with General Vasilios Voulgaroktonos, who in 1003, having defeated Tsar Samuel, liberated the cities of Kolindros, Veria and Servia.
Various archaeological findings provide additional proof for the millennium long historical presence of this regional urban centre. Several Byzantine churches (Saint George, Saint Demetrius, Saint Theodora etc.) with their grandiose icons, icon screens and manuscripts never cease to impress the visitor. Dominating holy monasteries strengthen the ties between the regional religious elements. The monasteries of Saint Athanassios and Prophet Elias are characteristic examples of the local religious heritage.
However, beyond historical and religious elements, the enchanting landscape, the breathtaking view, the huge gorges, the Monument to Nature in Kastania, the intensely green area of Ryakia, the waterfalls of Pournia, are those features that reveal the region’s distinctive natural beauty.
One should not forget the modern Sports Centre, located at the south-western part of the municipality, whose exceptional facilities allow numerous sports events to take place every year. A small open theatre at the area’s east end presents culture expressions of local and national production.
It is worth visiting:
> In the M.D. of Kolindros: the traditional buildings of Macedonian architecture, the remains of the Old Byzantine Castle which dates from the 11th Century, the picturesque pedestrian precinct, the Municipal garden of Pafsilipos, the Neolithic Settlement in Paliampela and the historical and folkloric museum "Alexis Zorbas". The Churches and the Monasteries of the town are also of great interest.
> In the M.D. of Kastania: the small wood of Agios Nikolaos and the Church of Agios Athanasios.
> In the M.D. of Livadi: the "Metohi" of the Monastery Grigoriou of Mount Athos and the Monastery of Profitis Ilias.
> In the M.D. of Riakia: the historical Church of Panagia.
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