Incontournables à Chalcis

Chalcis Must-Sees

Chalcis, the gateway to Euboea, is defined by its unique position on the Euripus Strait, where tidal currents change direction multiple times daily. This collection highlights the city’s architectural heritage, from the Ottoman-era Karababa Castle to the medieval Venetian towers of the Lilantio plain. The list includes cultural landmarks like the neoclassical Old Municipal Market and the Demetres Mytaras Art Gallery, alongside the engineering of the two bridges connecting the island to mainland Greece.

Chalcis Must-Sees — Carte

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Castle of Filla

A 13th-century medieval fortress built by the knight Likario on a strategic hilltop overlooking the Lilantio plain.

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Aristotle

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece.

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Chalkida's Castle

A 17th-century Ottoman fortress, also known as Karababa Castle, featuring a bell tower and panoramic views of the Euripus Strait.

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Ypsele Gephyra Chalkidas

A modern cable-stayed suspension bridge spanning 215 meters, serving as the primary road link between Euboea and mainland Greece.

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Old Evripos Bridge

A retractable sliding bridge crossing the narrowest point of the Euripus Strait, used to observe the unique tidal current phenomenon.

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Agios Nikolaos

The central Greek Orthodox cathedral of Chalcis, dedicated to the patron saint of sailors.

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Demotike Pinakotheke "Demetres Mytaras"

Municipal art gallery housing a collection of contemporary Greek works, named after the prominent Chalcis-born painter Demetres Mytaras.

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Palia Demotike Agora

A historic neoclassical market complex dating to the early 20th century, formerly the commercial heart of the city.

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Enetikos Pyrgos

A medieval Venetian watchtower located in the Lilantio region, once part of a coastal defensive network.

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Pyrgos Basilikou

One of the two well-preserved 14th-century Venetian towers in Vasiliko, used for monitoring the surrounding agricultural plains.

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Enetikos Pyrgos

Medieval Venetian fortification used for defense and observation during the Latin rule of Euboea.

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Kastro tou Likario

Ruins of a Frankish castle named after the knight Licario, situated on a rocky outcrop with views of the Euboean Gulf.

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Pyrgos Basilikou

A 14th-century defensive tower in Vasiliko, representing the island's feudal history under Venetian and Frankish control.