It is a small lagoon with salt marshes and a narrow coastal sandy beach. It’s surrounded by bare, partially cultivated hills with small islands and flat muddy land. The fishing station is located in the southeastern part of the lagoon. In the western part is the village Arogi. The Karatza lagoon is one of the most important areas in Greece for birds, with species which are breeding, migrating and wintering there.
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Komotini is a city, whose historical continuity is captured in front of the eyes of the visitor, while its living cultural tradition is an integral part of its daily life.
Archaeological findings testify activity from the ancient Greek years and the Roman period, while the city of Komotini was developed during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The Balkan Wars marked the liberation of Komotini and its integration into the Hellenic Republic, which was sealed with the diplomatic victory of the…view more
It is a habitat “Corine” under the code A00020009. It is mainly a forested mountain except the areas close to the Bulgarian border. Its residents are mostly herders, who maintain a particular type of forest for grazing purposes. Forests of beech can be encountered over the altitude of 900 m. Overall, the area has significant fauna such as vultures, eagles, Ciconia nigra (black stork) and Canis lupus (wolves). The surrounding areas are also important for the wildlife, with a wide range of…view more
Constantine Caratheodory Museum
It’s already operated as a research center. Originating from Vyssa of Evros, opposite to Adrianople, Konstantinos Karatheodoris was born in Berlin on 13 September 1873 where his father was the ambassador of Turkey. He became a leading mechanical and mathematical worldwide, worked as a professor at four German Universities and Metsovio Polytechnic while he undertook with the behest of Venizelos to organize the Ionian University in Izmir, Athens and Thessaloniki. The work of Karatheodori has…view more
Thracian Museum of Education of the Educational Sciences Association
The Thracian Museum of Education of the Educational Sciences Association was founded in 1992 to collect and exhibit school objects, documents and books of historical importance, mainly Thracian and of the wider area. Such museums are currently scarce in our country and it is worth noting that, perhaps, is the only rich collection with photographs and a series of wonderful saved school objects that counts approximately two centuries of life. The Museum of Science in Educational Society is a…view more
The newly remodeled municipal park of Agia Paraskevi, with tall trees, fountains and beautiful flowers which during the summer months operates as refreshment, is located in the center of Komotini. The playground near the refreshment stand offers countless hours of fun for young children while their parents are able to watch over them when enjoying their drinks.view more
It is the beach of the synonymous seaside holiday village, next to the beach Imeros. During the summer months it receives visitors seaking for a quiet beach so that they can escape from the heat of the city. On the beach there is the refreshment room of the “Loss Restore Health Center” for military families. Finally, at the highest part of the beach lies the quaint little chapel of Prophet Elias, which is celebrated on July 20.
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Tobacco warehouse in the central square of Komotini
It is a declared artwork and historical monument as it is a representative sample of the tobacco warehouse of the past century, important part of the study of Architecture Heritage and a testimony for the past development of the city of Komotini in the 60’s. A protection zone of 5m around the perimeter of the tobacco warehouse was declared after its restoration in order to promote successfully the monument. Ownership: Private, owned by I. Kaldirimtzis view more
The Kryoneri - Alkiona beach is sandy with shallow waters. In the beach you can find a tavern and a beach bar which has as a result the concentration of mainly young ages. Along the beach there are large wooden umbrellas to serve the bathers and public toilets. In addition, two playgrounds and a basketball court can offer unforgettable hours of fun for children of all ages. In this beach also lies the Scouts camp of Rhodope, which you can visit it during the summer months and they are engaged…view more
Komotini, a city for young people and those who feel young
The operation of the Democritus University of Thrace and the living of thousands of young students in the city in combination with the young people of our area , have given a special feature to Komotini. Komotini is a lively city, full of young people who pulse with life. The activity of young people and student associations fills the city with actions and initiatives which are addressed to young people and also to those who feel young. Cultural, educational, sports and entertainment…view more
