21.08.2013
Небольшой город Кава́ла – невероятно живописный уголок Греции,located off the coast of the bay of the same name. This policy built by an ancient amphitheater at the very foot of the Symbol. is he managed to keep his old flavor and originality, becoming quite modern city.
Kavala is located in the northeast of the country. Closest to him Athens is 680 km away and Thessaloniki is 165 km away. Its geographical The advantage is the proximity to the pearl of northern Greece – Thassos island. So this is the regional center, being the second largest city and port of Macedonia. To that however, it is an important strategic port in northern Greece. Him characterized by large areas, shopping centers and modern building. They decorate the western part of the city, harmoniously adjacent to Macedonia’s traditional houses and narrow streets paved with a stone. This is the unique advantage of Kavala: here the past intersects with the present and the future, creating an illusion that time does not exist. Because this place was so inspiring generations of poets, musicians, artists and won the hearts of thousands tourists.
Sights of Kavala
As for the love of tourists, it is also explained by the presence Here are a number of attractions. Among the huge number of them The ancient aqueduct became especially popular. Kamares and the fortress above the bay. Kamares It was built in the 16th century during the rule of the Turks. Above Byzantines, Turks and the venetians. Her story dates back to the 10th century. But now its massive walls are illuminated with decorative lighting. It gives it a special charm and appeal.
Labyrinths of narrow streets and old houses of the XVIII-XIX centuries attract tourists to Panagia – part of the city of Kavala. She is attractive by the fact that Mohammed Ali was born here, who became pasha of Egypt. Pasha’s house is easily recognizable by the massive equestrian statue great ruler. Imaret is another remarkable structure in Kavale It is the largest Islamic institution in what was then the Old Light. By the way, it was built by Mohammed Ali in the distant 1817th. AT Kavala preserved many private buildings of different eras: ancient houses in the neighborhood of St. John, the city library and city hall.
Numerous cathedrals and churches are real museums under open sky. Also among them is the Church of the Holy Paraskeva. Here is a wax icon Holy Mother of God, which was written by Evangelist Luke. And the monastery of the Archangel Michael keeps within its walls magnificent paintings of icons from different times.
The archaeological museum will delight lovers stories of unique finds from Amphipolis, Philippi and other places that clearly describe life and the life of the population of ancient Macedonia.
However, Kavala is not only a city of museums and ancient monuments of architecture. Tourists waiting for the picturesque port of Kavala with scenic surroundings. There is a market here that original color and filling is very reminiscent of the notorious East market.
Hotels in Kavala
If you decide to spend your vacation in Kavala, then the choice of hotel You can trust your tour operator or online booking system. The city has a sufficient number of hotels, cottages and apartments needed for a comfortable stay. Choosing a hotel in Kavala, should be guided by their preferences, for example, for a beach holiday it is better to find a hotel in the immediate vicinity from the sea.
