Western Macedonia, Administrative region in northwestern Greece.
Description
Western Macedonia is an administrative region in northwestern Greece comprising four regional units: Florina, Grevena, Kastoria, and Kozani. The area covers mountainous terrain dotted with traditional villages and urban centers surrounded by forests and mountain ranges.
History
The region was established in 2010 through the Kallikratis Programme, which consolidated several prefectures into a single administrative unit. This reorganization modernized governance structures and created new opportunities for coordinated development across the area.
Culture
The University of Western Macedonia maintains multiple campuses across different municipalities, providing technical education and research facilities for regional development.
Practical
The region is well-connected by major highway networks that link the four regional units together. Visitors will find hotels and restaurants in the larger towns, while mountain villages offer traditional accommodations and local dining options.
Did you know?
The region is a major energy producer for Greece through mining and power generation facilities that substantially support the country's electricity needs. This industrial activity has fundamentally shaped the landscape and local economy for decades.
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Mësonjëtorja
65.6 km
Kaimaktsalan
63.8 km
Smolikas
59.9 km
Pindus National Park
64.5 km
Galičica
82.5 km
Lake Polyfytos
43.3 km
Waterfalls Park, Edessa
65 kmPrespa
54.7 km
Vasilitsa
54.2 km
Μεγάλη Πρέσπα
70.4 kmPelion
53 km
Park of the Waterfalls
64.9 km
Saint Mary of Dovra Monastery
59.6 km
Prespa National Park
66.5 km
Dragon's Cave
21.7 km
Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë
65.4 km
Lefkadia Judgment tomb
60.8 km
Agios Achillios Basilica
55.8 km
Servia's High Bridge
44.3 km
Zavordas Monastery
51.9 km
Dispilio Lakeside Neolithic Settlement Archaeological Collection
20.1 km
Mirahori Mosque
65.9 km
Anthemion tomb
61.1 kmTomb of Lison and Kallikles
60.1 km
National Museum of Medieval Art
65.2 km
St. Mary's Church
64.8 km
Costume Museum
23.3 km
Monastery of Panagia Mavriotissa
21.6 km
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