Going on tours to Greece and being on holiday in Kastoria, do not miss the opportunity to see the sights of this ancient picturesque city.
17.06.2013
Касторья прославилась на весь мир не толькоproduction of unique, high-quality fur products, but also interesting cultural heritage. Modern city – just a godsend for seekers of traces of time in places of ancient settlements. Here There are many churches of the Byzantine period and post-Byzantine with amazing frescoes of the Cretan school. The panorama of the city is decorated with old mansions, preserved from since the Turkish rule.
Since the times of the Neolithic, hewn stone stand, the inscription in the village Dispilio. In Kastoria still stand the walls that Justinian built.
One of the most ancient churches of Kastoria – Panagia Kumbelidiki (IX century.). The temple is decorated with unique frescoes that represent most different generations of church painting, and the whole building is framed serrated belts.
In the area of the Metropolis stands the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Archangel (Taxiarchis Mitropoleos) with frescoes of the X century, where you can see images of the Virgin, Gregory the Theologian, St. Basil, Chrysostom and Athanasius. The relics of Natalia and Paul are carefully kept in the church. Mela
The monastery of Panagia Mavriotissa is at a distance of four kilometers from the city center. He stands right on the path where they pass most popular sightseeing tours in Kastoria, in the cool the shadows of plane trees, along the charming lake of Orestiada.
Construction of the temple of St. Nicholas Kosinji is a manifestation gratitude man sky. Aristocratic official Nicephorus Kosinji financed the construction and painting of the temple, thus expressing appreciation of sv. Nicholas for help during the exile Castor.
High in the mountains, in the town of Chirilovo, there is a female Monastery of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Despite the historical shocks and wars, its walls have preserved intact the power of Nicholas Wonderworker and several other saints.
Holy Church George
One of the most beautiful Macedonian temples is in the village. Omormorokokklisia – the temple of St. George, built in the XIII century. Here the icons created by the monks Josaph and Varlaam, as well as masterpiece of Byzantine art – the figure of St.. George cut from tree, almost 3 meters high.
Choosing excursions to Kastoria, it is better to give preference to those that will allow yourself to wander through the streets of the city, walk under the arches of the temples, thus penetrating the centuries-old history of the city.
Old mansions dating back to Turkish rule, give the ancient city a unique flavor. Among them stands mark houses: Yanakis, Tsiaatsapa, Bassaras, Sapundzisa, Tasyas, Sachinis. They belonged to wealthy furriers who emigrated to Budapest, Vienna and other European cities, where they have yourself condition. Returning to their homeland, they built these stately mansions, and also decorated the church with murals and amazing iconostasis.
The city of Kastoria became widely known throughout the world. After all, here rush all those who want to feel the beautiful nature and the unique culture of this ancient city, and at the same time buy one from famous greek coats.
When planning your trip, do not forget about the purpose of your trip, and then your vacation will be truly unforgettable!
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