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Edessa
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The history of the city of Edessa, of the greatest of ancient Greece, was uninterrupted by the establishment of today. With rich natural and built over the rock because of its strategic position ethelxe many conquerors. Despite the conquest, with most of the great Ottoman, kept its national identity and the unparalleled natural beauty. The Edessa today is amongst the most beautiful cities in Greece. The waterfalls, the historic center, with color to old Greece, the archaeological sites of the Assumption (14th century church), and paleochristian remains of Byzantine churches in the Lower City Longos, the Geni Mosque (the only Turkish mosque kept unchanged), the Kannavourgeio (processing plant hemp ropes for construction) are some attractions for many tourists who visit our city every day. |
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 Despite the thick of post-war construction, remains beautiful and impressive. The Waterfalls of the numerous channels, which cross the city with small bridges, the big parks of (Kioupri, waterfalls, Alexander, 25 March), the dendrofytemenoi roads are elements which make it unique. The date of Edessa, the capital of the prefecture of Pella - homeland of Alexander the Great-front meets a great challenge. Challenge the search and simultaneously claim the role to be played in Single Europe, Greece, in Macedonia. Participation in joint activities such as: National Network of river towns, cities worldwide organization with a cultural heritage and European network of cities to save energy (Energy Cities), the city is trying day by day, year after year for the development of the assistance of human resources, the municipality, and municipal factors, which constitute the best guarantee for the future. |
