Veria, Archaeological city in Central Macedonia, Greece
Description
Veria is a city in Central Macedonia with numerous Byzantine churches, ancient ruins, and traditional stone pathways woven throughout its neighborhoods. The city sits near the Vermio Mountains and blends structures from different historical periods across its streets.
History
Veria was first mentioned by the historian Thucydides in 432 BC and grew into a major city under Philip II of Macedon. It later served as an important administrative center during the Roman period.
Culture
The Jewish Quarter of Barbouta shows traditional architecture with decorated houses and tree-lined streets where a Jewish community once lived and shaped the city's character for centuries.
Practical
The city is easy to reach and offers access to archaeological sites, mountain destinations, and nearby towns in the region. Bring comfortable walking shoes as the terrain is hilly and you will navigate many traditional stone pathways.
Did you know?
The site holds significance in Apostle Paul's journey through ancient Macedonia, marking a place where early Christian history touched the region. Few visitors know about this religious connection that shaped the spiritual landscape of the area.
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Old Metropolis, Veria
194 m
Byzantine Museum of Beroea
271 m
Orta Mosque (15th c.)
236 m
Twin Hamam
149 m
Resurrection of Christ Church, Veria
207 m
Veria Synagogue
357 m
Folklore Museum of Veroia
9 m
Saints Quriaqos and Julietta Church, Veria
193 m
Saint Peter And Paul Church, Veria
78 m
Saint John the Merciful Church, Veria
336 m
Saint Blaise Church, Veria
50 m
Saint Anne Church, Veria 15th Century
265 m
Saint Mary Gorgoepikoos Church, Veria
101 m
Saint Mary Dexia Church, Veria
332 m
Saint Sabbas Church, Veria
140 m
Saint Fotini Church, Veria
292 m
Saint Theodore Tyron and Saint Theodore Stratilates Church, Veria
160 m
Saint Mary Faneromeni, Veria
55 m
Presentation of Jesus Church, Veria XIV Century
121 m
Saint George the Small Church, Veria
239 m
Veria Clock Tower
356 m
Saint Demetrius Church, Veria
72 m
Christ Antiphonetes Church, Veria
132 m
Annunciation Church, Veria
178 m
Saint Mary Chaviara
413 m
Sarafoglou Mansion
7 m
Bekas House
399 m
Veria Konak
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