Travelers Tales:
[Dear co-travelers,
Hope you enjoy this weeks' destination and have a lovely week everybody!! Until we meet again in one of our travelling locations, wishing you my very best!
[Dear co-travelers,
after our long stay in the Italian capital we will head back in a Greek city located north in the region of West Macedonia. A very beautiful and graphical city, ideal for travelers who care to see Greece from another perspective.
Kastoria is a city of about 35,000 permanent residents and it is situated in the western shore of Lake Orestiada.
Kastoria is very famous for its leather jackets and furs. The dominant theory about the origin of the city's name is that it comes from the Greek word "kastoras" (κάστορας in Greek), which means beaver. Trade in the animal's fur has traditionally played an important part of the town's economy and it started back in the 14th century. Other industries include the local production of wheat, apples, wine and fish (trouts).
Kastoria is also known for its many Byzantine churches and architecture. Some of them have been restored. Also the Museum of Byzantine History is a place where one can see many examples of Byzantine iconography. There is also the Costume and the Monuments Museum in the city and a Folklore Museum (in the village of Kastanofyto). If you visit Kastoria notice the stone bridges which are an important part of it's traditional architecture.
I found myself there while I was on the board of the Municipal Council of Karavas Youth during the twinning of our Municipality to the Municipality of Amyntaio. Amyntaio is a town in Florina, regional unit of Macedonia, with a population of about 4,300.
So this week stay tuned if you want to enjoy a beautiful route in the mountains and valleys of northern Greece. Also since at the time I was part of the traditional Dance Group of Karavas Youth Council. I will be presenting some photos from our shows of traditional Cypriot dances wearing off-course traditional costumes from the beautiful island of Cyprus! Don't miss it!
Hope you enjoy this weeks' destination and have a lovely week everybody!! Until we meet again in one of our travelling locations, wishing you my very best!
Kastoria is a city of about 35,000 permanent residents and it is situated in the western shore of Lake Orestiada.
Kastoria is very famous for its leather jackets and furs. The dominant theory about the origin of the city's name is that it comes from the Greek word "kastoras" (κάστορας in Greek), which means beaver. Trade in the animal's fur has traditionally played an important part of the town's economy and it started back in the 14th century. Other industries include the local production of wheat, apples, wine and fish (trouts).
Kastoria is also known for its many Byzantine churches and architecture. Some of them have been restored. Also the Museum of Byzantine History is a place where one can see many examples of Byzantine iconography. There is also the Costume and the Monuments Museum in the city and a Folklore Museum (in the village of Kastanofyto). If you visit Kastoria notice the stone bridges which are an important part of it's traditional architecture.
I found myself there while I was on the board of the Municipal Council of Karavas Youth during the twinning of our Municipality to the Municipality of Amyntaio. Amyntaio is a town in Florina, regional unit of Macedonia, with a population of about 4,300.
So this week stay tuned if you want to enjoy a beautiful route in the mountains and valleys of northern Greece. Also since at the time I was part of the traditional Dance Group of Karavas Youth Council. I will be presenting some photos from our shows of traditional Cypriot dances wearing off-course traditional costumes from the beautiful island of Cyprus! Don't miss it!
So this week stay tuned if you want to enjoy a beautiful route in the mountains and valleys of northern Greece. Also since at the time I was part of the traditional Dance Group of Karavas Youth Council. I will be presenting some photos from our shows of traditional Cypriot dances wearing off-course traditional costumes from the beautiful island of Cyprus! Don't miss it!
MK]
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PS1. Also I keep my personal account under mariaklavariotiart which is now exclusively about my painting progress and artwork. If you are interested take a look there as well.
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