Fanari and its BEACHES are the leading summer destination in Thrace. Breathtaking and well equipped beaches with sand , two Campings, four hotels, hundreds of apartments, taverns, restaurants bars, shops, ATMs, banks, gas stations and many more make Fanari an ideal place for summer holidays. Within walking distance, there is the lagoons cluster of Rhodope with abundant birdlife and fantastic sunsets which transform Fanari into a magical place. Among others, it is the closest and most loved…view more
It’s located in the west outer side of the municipal grove. In the center you can see a 14m high column that bears a huge metal simulacrum of sword, mounted vertically. This whole impressive structure is covered by white marble. The Memorial is the center of celebration for national and other anniversaries. This is the point that the wreaths are taking place and every Sunday you can see the raising and lowering of the Greek flag with a military escort and the Philharmonic playing the national…view more
The Folklore Museum of Komotini is owned by the Educational Association of Komotini and has operated since 1962. It is housed in the mansion of Peidis in St. George str. since 1989, which is a characteristic example of local traditional architecture and restored exemplary. Through its exhibits appears the life and beauty of the Thracian art of cities and countryside. The rich collection of objects spread out over two floors, the basement, and the shed yard. Traditional costumes, embroidery,…view more
…at the sea
The coastline of the Municipality of Komotini is characterized by sandy beaches and clear blue waters. The whole coastal area is easily accessible for all and extends from the beach of Fanari to the beach of Molyvoti. Many places have a Blue Flag and the visitor can enjoy moments of relaxation, either on the free beaches or at the beach bars located in the area. The beaches of the Municipality of Komotini are in the western part of the municipality and are easily accessible by…view more
Greek Urban School of Nestoras Tsanaklis
It is known that Nestor Tsanaklis, a large tobacco trader from Komotini, emigrant in Cairo, financed in the early of 20th century the construction of an Urban School. The building was inaugurated in 1907. It was given the name “Tsanakleios School” in honor of the benefactor of the city, who was sending the amount of 200 gold sovereigns for the salaries of the teachers of the Greek community for several years. For the construction of the Greek Urban School, he was granted by the Ottoman rule of…view more
The old market of Komotini presents a special interest. Bounded by the roads Orpheos, Syntagmatos Kritwn, Vas.Pavloy, Pl. Ifaistou, Kanari, Kilkis, Androutsou, Gravia, Xenophontos and Venizelou. The market dates back to the Ottoman era, and is included in a Hippodameios planning system with small streets and beautiful pergolas built by the Municipality of Komotini in the 1990s. A special characteristic is the extremely small area of the shops. Here you will find every kind of shop from antique…view more
Three miles east of Fanari is located the beautiful Mesi beach next to the natural vivarium of Karatzas lake. There is also created a holiday village with permanent homes in that place. The beach is accessible from Mesi Village 5 km norther.
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Fortress and the Byzantine Wall of Komotini
The largest and oldest monument of the town… It was built around the 4th AD century for financial and military reasons since from here Egnatia Str was passing. Emperor Theodosius I (379-395 AD) fenced the city of Komotini because it was considered as a point of strategic importance. The city was fortified by a wall built with stones for military-economic reasons and because Egnatia Street was passing from here. It had sixteen towers, twelve of them were rectangular and four of them circular on…view more
A calm and free beach that appears to be unaware of “life style”, chairs and plastic coffee cups. Some handmade wooden umbrellas await those who will choose it, the zealots of rest, contemplation, mental and spiritual purity. Shortly before the beach you can find the archaeological site of Ancient Strymni where an ongoing excavation is in progress but unfortunately the site is not open to visitors. The Molyvoti beach is the ideal destination for those who love solitude, snorkeling and fishing…view more
The mansion Stalios (current property of the Kyrarzoglou brothers) is a declared historical monument and artwork, being under the state’s protection in accordance with the provisions of N 1469/50. It is a two-storey building with basement built in 1833, with its main façade to be characterized by strict neoclassical symmetry. The pilasters “mpouniato”, crowned with Corinthian capitals, are dividing the façade into three parts. Worthwhile elements of the building are the semicircular balcony of…view more
