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Xanthis Essentials

This collection highlights the architectural and natural landmarks of Xanthis. It features the 1870 Ottoman clock tower and the preserved mansions of the Old Town, including the Kouyoumtzoglou-Kaloudi manor. The list covers the region's military history through the Byzantine Xanthi Castle and the ancient Fortress of Kalyva overlooking the Nestos River. Natural highlights include the 60-meter Livaditis Waterfall, while archaeological significance is represented by the 2nd-century BC Macedonian Tomb near Stavroupolis.

Xanthis Essentials — Kort

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Katarraktes Leibadite

Standing 60 meters tall, this is the highest waterfall in the Thrace region, located within the Rodopi mountain range near the village of Livaditis.

Kosm1fent / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Xanthi FC Arena

Xanthi FC Arena is a football ground built by Xanthi F.C. in Xanthi, Thrace, Greece. It was built over the course of ten months in 2004.

Christos Chanos / CC-BY-SA

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Great Clock of Xanthi

Built in 1870 by Hadji Emin Aga, this Ottoman-era monument is a central landmark featuring neoclassical elements and a distinctive clock face.

Michel Marx / CC-BY-SA

D

Ieros Naos tes tou Theou Sophias

A modern Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Holy Wisdom of God, located in the heart of the city.

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Xanthi Castle

Ruins of a Byzantine-era fortification situated on a hill north of the city, offering views of the Thracian plain and the Old Town.

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Fortress of Kalyva

A strategic fortress dating to the 4th century BC, positioned on a hill to control the passage through the Nestos River valley.

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Fortress of Komnina

Medieval ruins of a defensive outpost located near the village of Komnina, part of the historical network of fortresses in the Nestos region.

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Cultural Center of the Municipality of Xanthi

A municipal venue for theatrical performances, art exhibitions, and events, serving as a primary hub for the annual Xanthi Carnival.

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Macedonian Tomb Komninon - Stavroupolis

The largest Macedonian-style tomb discovered in Thrace, dating to the early 2nd century BC, featuring a dromos and two vaulted chambers.

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Kouyoumtzoglou-Kaloudi manor

A 19th-century merchant's mansion in the Old Town that now houses the Folk and Anthropological Museum, known for its symmetrical facade and interior frescoes.

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Parko Pesonton Eroon

A central urban park and memorial site containing monuments dedicated to fallen soldiers, featuring landscaped paths and commemorative statues.

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