Kastoria (Greek: Καστοριά Kastoriá) is a city in Macedonia (Northern Greece – periphery of West Macedonia). It is the capital of Kastoria peripheral unit. It is situated on a promontory on the western shore of Lake Orestiada, in a valley surrounded by limestone mountains. The town is known for its many Byzantine churches, Ottoman-era domestic architecture, fur clothing industry, and trout.   […]

From the YouTube channel of  LycurgosNysio The Prefecture of Kastoria is located at the west end of Western Macedonia in Greece, bordering with the prefectures of Florina, Grevena, Kozani and Ioannina, as well as with Albania, to the west. The city of Kastoria unfolds amphitheatrically 620 metres above sea level. It is built on a peninsula that penetrates Orestiada Lake, […]

Από το Ιστολόγιο http://istorikakastorias.blogspot.com/ Μερικά από τα σημαντικότερα ευρήματα της αρχαίας Ορεστίδας, που βρισκόταν στην περιοχή της σημερινής Καστοριάς, από την Εποχή του Σιδήρου έως τη Ρωμαϊκή Εποχή. Τα περισσότερα από τα ευρήματα στεγάζονται στο νέο Αρχαιολογικό μουσείο του Άργους Ορεστικού. Η μουσική είναι αρχαίος ύμνος του Διονύσου. From http://istorikakastorias.blogspot.com/ Some of the most important findings of ancient Orestis, which was […]

Νότια Παραλία – South Beach Τα γραφεία της ιστορικής εφημερίδας Καστοριά, στο ισόγειο του Ξενοδοχείου Τούριστ, που κατεδαφίστηκε στον 2ο Παγκόσμιο Πόλεμο και βρισκόταν στην δυτική πλευρά της πλατείας Δαβάκη The officies of the historical newspaper Kastoria in the ground floor of the hotel “tourist” which was demolished during the WWII and was found in the West side of the […]

Monasteries of Kastoria Πηγή: http://istorikakastorias.blogspot.com/

image @ ab.gr Kastoria is one of the most beautiful cities of Macedonia (Northern Greece) and it is the capital of Kastoria Prefecture. It is situated on a promontory on the western shore of Lake Orestiada, in a valley surrounded by limestone mountains. The town is known for its Natural Beauty, its many Byzantine churches, Ottoman-period domestic architecture, and trout.   image @ gokastoria.gr […]

You are cordially invited to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle in Kastoria, Macedonia, Greece on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at noon 12:00 pm local time. The museum occupies the premises of the Anastasios Piheon Historic Mansion in Kastoria’s Doltso neighbourhood. All are welcome. A reception at the museum will immediately follow the opening ceremony. The Society […]

Heavy snowfall in many areas of Central and Western Macedonia, while snow chains are necessary for vehicles to access the macedonian ski resorts.   Snow chains are required for vehicles heading to the ski resort of Voras Mt. (Kaimaktsalan) from St. Athanasius, Arnissa, and Kerasia. The tire chains are also necessary for vehicles heading to the ski center “3-5 Pigadia” […]

  Voio: A place where natural beauty is beyond words Voio is a mountain of exquisite beauty. Situated between Western Macedonia and Epirus, and running through southwestern Kastoria and western Kozani prefecture, it forms a natural border between the two regions. It is called “the door to Pindus” because from there the visitor may access the Pindus mountain ranges and the […]

Dear Mr. Loverdos, ** “The opinions expressed in the following message are those of the author and do not necessarily express those of HEC or its directors.” Dear Mr. Loverdos, Very recently you expressed what many Hellenes would like to believe is your personal opinion. You stated that when PASOK becomes the next government you will propose to allow about […]