Ptelea or Karagatseli and Marsh lagoons
They are two coastal, shallow lakes with salt water, muddy shores, sandy strips of land, BEACHES to the side of the sea and salt marshes. There is a link between them and separated by a dike. To the north and northeast, they are surrounded by irrigated, cultivated land. In the south, towards the sea, there are rocky shores. The biggest flamingo populations are meeting in the Ptelea or Karagatseli and Marsh lagoon . The access is from the village Glyfada. view more
The Thracian Cultural and Ethnological Museum of Komotini and Thrace is housed in Skouteri home at 10 Kouloglou street which is a donation of Royal Skouteri - Dintsoglou to the Municipality of Komotini. The architecture, decoration, furniture and objects of the Museum refer to the life of the bourgeoisie of the city and the atmosphere of the time on the verge of 19th and 20th century. The Skouteri house was built in the late 19th century at the same time as the adjacent listed building which…view more
Residence at 15 Tsanaklis Street
It was declared protected monument under the state legislation N 1469/50. The two-storey building with its surroundings (the plot) as it is a remarkable example of neoclassical architecture that, together with the other neoclassical buildings on the Tsanakli Street constitutes an important historical district in Komotini. All the openings of the building have a rich decorative framing, with arched lintels configurations. The corners of the building are formed by non-bearing columns with…view more
Building at 6 Tsanaklis Street (Mansion Iliadis)
It was declared protected monument under the state legislation N 1469/50 as it is a remarkable neoclassical building and a typical example of this architectural period, illustrating the typology of residences built after 1850 in this region. In the 80s an economic growth started in Komotini and neoclassical architecture was built, mainly by merchants like the mansion of Iliadi. The mansion is a two-storey building with semi basement and tile roofs, having a unique layout and functionality. It…view more
It is a coastal lagoon separated from the sea by a sandy beach on the eastern edge of Fanari, west of the village Arogi. The lagoon consists of the main habitat types of salt marshes and some reeds. There is a reforestation of various species (Populus alba, Acer negunto etc.) and courts (basketball, tennis, volleyball, etc.) between the lagoon and the sea coast, within 500-800 meters. There is a hunting lodge at the northern shore of the lagoon, while in the Southeast a fishing station is…view more
Tobacco Warehouse at 8 Parnassus Street
It is a declared historical monument as it represents one of the few examples of tobacco warehouses that remain in the city of Komotini, testifying the past development of the last century and early this century, due to the processing and marketing of tobacco. The building belongs to the Technical Chamber of Thrace and can be visited on request during the evenings. view more
Building at 10 Venizelos Street
The building at 10 Venizelos Street, property of the family Theologos - together with the surroundings of its plot - is a declared historical monument and artwork that needs special government protection. It is a remarkable example of Greek architectural heritage, with interesting structural and morphological elements of the local architecture and it is important for the study of the history of architecture. Ownership: Theologos view more
Accessibility of beaches of the Municipality of Komotini
The Municipality of Komotini has a large coastline that combines beautiful beaches, landscapes of special environmental beauty, as well as tourist leisure and entertainment infrastructure for all interests. Most of these beaches are accessible by natural landscaping for everyone, both for disabled people and for children, pregnant women, the elderly, and of course for all visitors. However, the Municipality of Komotini has taken care to enhance the natural accessibility of the beaches, in…view more
The area of Plataniti is characterized by dense vegetation particularly along with its namesake stream, which descends to the sea. You can find hotels and restaurants there, where tourists can enjoy fresh fish and various seafood dishes. The beach is adorned by the small and quaint Chapel of ”Metamorphosis tou Sotiros”.
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The Komotini Municipal Theatre was founded in November 1984 and serves as private legal entity, based in programmatic contract between Municipal Regional Theatre - Komotini Municipality and Ministry of Culture. The objectives of the Municipal Regional Theatre of Komotini are: 1.The organization and presentation of professional theater performances. 2. The development and promotion of local executive artistic potential. 3. The presentation of parallel theatrical and cultural events. 4. The…view more
