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Ruins of the Byzantine city Anastasioupolis

In Gratini, the ruins of the Byzantine city, after the destruction of Mosynoupoli the 14th century, were the most important center of the region. It’s situated near the village Gratini at the foothills of Rhodope, 19 km northeast of Komotini. Outside the city walls have been excavated a small, probably funerary chapel of the 13th century. To the north of Gratini, near the village Paterma in the forest is still preserved the medieval bridge with three arches. In the same area you can find ruins…view more

Building at the Joachim III Street

The building at the Joachim III Street, property of Ant. Georgios, together with the surroundings of its plot, are declared historical monument and artwork that needs special government protection, as it is a remarkable example of folklore-urban architecture of the beginning of the century and it is important for the study of the history of architecture. It is a property of Ant. Georgios and it can be seen only from the outside since it is not accessible for the public.    view more

Building at 6-8 Kouloglou Street

The building at 6-8 Kouloglou Street, property of the family Spentzopoulos and the Municipality of Komotini, - together with the surroundings of its plot - is a declared historical monument and artwork that needs special government protection, as it is a remarkable example of Greek architectural heritage, with interesting structural and morphological elements of the local architecture and an important part of the study of the history of architecture. Ownership: Spentzopoulos and Municipality…view more

Building at St. Saint George and Chatzikonstanti Zoidi Streets

The building at St. Saint George and Chatzikonstanti Zoidi Streets, property of the Ioannidis Brothers and the Municipality of Komotini - together with the surroundings of its plot - is declared a historical monument and artwork that needs special government protection, in accordance with the provisions of N 1469/50, as it is a remarkable example of Greek architectural heritage that combines elements of the folklore and urban architecture, and it is an important for the study of the history of…view more