Kastoria, Lake city in Western Macedonia, Greece.
The city extends across a peninsula surrounded by Lake Orestiada, with mountains forming a natural backdrop against the water surface.
Byzantine fortifications from the 6th century protected Kastoria, making it a strategic point between the Bulgarian and Byzantine empires during medieval times.
The city maintains seventy Byzantine churches dating from the 9th to 19th centuries, each containing preserved frescoes depicting religious art.
Visitors can reach Kastoria through regular bus services from Athens and Thessaloniki or take direct flights from Athens International Airport.
Kastoria developed as a center for fur processing, with numerous workshops producing garments from local and imported materials since the 14th century.
Location: Kastoria Municipality
Location: Commune of Kastoria
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
Elevation above the sea: 630 m
Website: http://kastoria.gov.gr
GPS coordinates: 40.52179,21.26350
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:30
Saint Mary Koumbelidiki
604 m
Byzantine Museum of Kastoria
507 m
Monuments Museum
524 m
Saint Mary Phaneromeni Church, Kastoria
358 m
Archangels of the Gymnasium Church
564 m
Sain John the Baptist Church, Kastoria 18 Century
556 m
Milonas Mansion
412 m
Dais Mansion
378 m
Archangels Church, Apozari
595 m
Saint Andrew of Rousoulis Church
588 m
Saint Mary of Apostolakis Church
397 m
Kurşun Mosque
216 m
Saint Nicholas of Eupraxia Church
559 m
Saint Demetrius of Ikonomos Church
529 m
Papachristos Mansion
585 m
Saint Athanasius of Unmercenaries Church, Kastoria
449 m
Saint Nicholas of Magaleios Church, Kastoria
430 m
Saint George of Eleusa Church, Kastoria
551 m
Saint Alypius Church, Kastoria
372 m
Saints Cosmas and Damian of the Gymnasium Church
598 m
Saint Paraskevi of Ikonomos Church
513 m
Saint Mary of Unmercenaries Church, Kastoria
477 m
Ikonomidis Mansion
398 m
Saint Mary of the Metropoly Church, Kastoria
581 m
Statue of Germanos Karavangelis, Kastoria
229 m
Bust of Ioannis Valalas, Kastoria
54 m
Bust of Georgios Tsontou (Varda), Kastoria
169 m
Bust of kapetan Filotas, Kastoria
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