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General Information

The prefecture of Pella is situated near the upper center of Macedonia. It shares its eastern borders with the prefecture of Kilkis, its southern ones with the prefecture of Imathia, to the southwest with the Prefecture of Kozani, to the southeast with the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, while to the north lies the Former Yugoslavian Republic Of Macedonia (FYROM). The natural beauty of the landscape as well as its cultural heritage certainly consist an attraction of considerable interest. The region is characterized by the existence of many mountain ranges, such as Voras in which there is also a snow center, Paiko, Tzena, and Vermion. Near the ancient city of Pella there are fertile farmlands and picturesque lakes. Its population numbers 145797 residents, while its extent covers 2506 sq.km.

 

History-culture

The prefecture of Pella today lies on regions of ancient Macedonian lands such as Almopia, Imathia, Eordaia and Bottiaia, the birthplace of Alexander the Great. The region has been densely populated since Prehistoric Years. Before the arrival of the Macedonians, another Greek people, the Thracian tribes, had settled in this area, which held a key geographical position in terms of communication between East and West. Further back in time, other ancient Greek tribes occupied this region before moving to the south. Two major cities of antiquity were Edessa and Pella, with Edessa playing a significant part throughout the history of the region. Pella, built on the site of today"s village of Aghioi Apostoli but also known as Pella itself, prevailed in the late 5th century, when King Archelaus established it as the capital of his kingdom. Following up this decision, he built palaces in the city, fortified it with wall and castles, and he gathered around him some of the most celebrated artists and intellectuals of his time (Euripides spent there the last years of his life). In the time of Xenophon, Pella was the most significant city of Macedonia. Yet, following the decline of the Macedonian State, it was subjugated to the Romans who ravaged it ruthlessly. In the following centuries, the region was ravaged by repeated barbarian raids, due to its position of vital importance, as it is situated virtually on the route towards any direction. Tracing the same course in history with the rest of Northern Greece, Pella eventually came under Turkish occupation. In the area of Lake Giannitsa, some of the hardest conflicts of the Macedonian Fights against the Bulgarians (1904-1908) took place. The region was finally liberated in 1912, rejoining Greece after long centuries of foreign domination.

 

Sights

Visiting Pella requires many days of sightseeing. The region offers numerous spectacles of natural beauty and many archaeological sites of great importance. The capital of Edessa is one of the most beautiful cities in Macedonia, adorned with beauteous waterfalls and lush vegetation. In the area of Loggos, ruins of the ancient city have been discovered dating from the 4th century BC to the Palaeochristian Era, while the monastery of Aghia Triada (1865) is worth visiting as well. In Edessa, one can also see the parts of the medieval wall, the churches of Aghios Ioannis and the Assumption of the Virgin, the stone built tower with the six clocks, the stone built arched bridge dating from the Roman or the Byzantine years. Visitors should not fail to see the aforementioned waterfalls, situated in a verdant area that has been formed into a park; the hydroelectric plant of the Public Power Supply Company is powered by these waterfalls. The tourist stand in the area of Kavaliotissa is also worth visiting. In the town of Aridaia, renowned for its delicious fruits, red peppers and mineral water springs, visitors can see the house of Menelaos Lountemis, a great figure of Greek literature, the Palaeochristian cemetery (6km to the SE) and the ruins of a castle (7km to the E). A little further, there are the ruins of Palaeochristian buildings and basilicas. The remnants of a Prehistoric necropolis lie in Arnissa while the most significant site, that of ancient Pella is situated in the area of Giannitsa, between the villages of Old Pella and New Pella. Excavations have revealed parts of the palace, the marketplace (agora), cemeteries, baths, housing, and more. Just outside Skydra, a prehistoric settlement is also worth visiting. Many more castles and Byzantine churches can be seen throughout the prefecture, always surrounded by a striking natural environment. All things considered, the region of Pella is a most interesting and charming tourist destination, where the works of man are always complimented by even greater works of nature.

 

Entertainment-Sports-Shopping

As the infrastructure of the area is well developed, the services and facilities provided in the prefecture of Pella can satisfy the needs of any demanding visitor. In the cities of Edessa, Aridaia and Giannitsa, there are fine accommodations and entertainment facilities such as hotels, small inns, restaurants, taverns, cinemas, coffee shops, bars and night clubs. The markets are more than adequate with a wide range of shopping places. However, smaller towns and villages such as Skydra and Arnissa can accommodate and entertain visitors as well. Besides, local festivities held all around the region are very interesting, offering insights to cultural traditions that have traveled through the ages into our times.  Considering its rather small population and its remote location, the prefecture of Pella has a definitely competitive tourist infrastructure. We should not fail to mention that fruits should be included in every visitors diet and shopping list, as Pella is a major fruit-producing region. In the field of sports, visitors can be engaged in basketball, volleyball and football, while there is track field, a swimming pool and an aviation club, all in Edessa. There are basketball and tennis courts in Giannitsa, and for the lovers of mountain sports, there is a fully equipped ski resort on Mount Vorra and a refuge for mountain climbers on Mount Paiko, offering shelter and warmth when the weather becomes menacing.

 

Access

There are bus services from Athens and Thessaloniki to Edessa. Trains depart from Athens and Thessaloniki to Edessa on a daily basis.

 

Connections

There is frequent bus connection with Edessa, Naoussa, Veria, Florina and Kastoria on a daily basis. Trains departing daily from Platy link Edessa, Veria, Naoussa, Florina and Kozani. 

 

Museums

In Edessa, there is an Archaeological Museum and a Folk Art Museum. A significant Archaeological Museum can be visited in the archaeological site of ancient Pella.

 

Alternative Tourism

Spiritual, congressional, archaeology, agrotourism, ecotourism, therapeutic, canyoning, sporting (mountain climbing, mountain bike, ski, trekking, parapente, kayak, rafting).

 

Useful Telephone Numbers:

EDESSA AREA CODE:  23810-

MUNICIPALITY: 23810-26841

POLICE STATION  : 23810-23232

POST OFFICE: 23810-23332

TAXI STATION: 23810-23392, 22904

HOSPITAL: 23810-27441-6

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORG.: 23810-36150

BUS STATION: 23810-23511

 

 

 

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