Xanthi

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Parko Pesonton Eroon

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