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The Holy Monastery of Simonopetra is one of the most striking monasteries on Mount Athos, Greece. Built on a sheer cliff approximately 330 meters above the Aegean Sea, this Eastern Orthodox monastery appears to float on the water, creating an unforgettable spectacle with its majestic cliff architecture. Founded in the 13th century by Saint Simon the Perfumer, the monastery is dedicated to the Nativity of Christ.

	Holy Monastery Hilandar Greece » Central Macedonia Place » Temple Moni Chilandariou 630 86, Greece 440 views 💖 1
The Holy Monastery of Hilandar, located on the Athos Peninsula in Greece, is one of twenty Eastern Orthodox monasteries on Mount Athos. Surrounded by dense forests, the monastery complex is an architectural marvel, blending Byzantine and Serbian styles. The monastery houses a rich collection of religious artifacts, manuscripts, and icons.

	White Tower of Thessaloniki Greece » Central Macedonia Place » Museum Thessaloniki 546 21, Greece 378 views 💖 1
The White Tower in Thessaloniki is an architectural and museum structure located on the riverfront of Thessaloniki. The White Tower houses a new permanent exhibition about Thessaloniki from its founding in 316/15 BC to the present day. The exhibition summarizes the historical aspects of the city, which is notable for its long and continuous historical presence.

	Central Macedonia Greece » Central Macedonia Place » City Greece 333 views 💖 2
Central Macedonia is one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece, encompassing the central part of Macedonia geographically and historically. With a population of 1,795,669 in 2021, it is the second most populous region in Greece after Attica. The region's capital and largest city is Thessaloniki.

	Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki Greece » Central Macedonia Place » Museum Manoli Andronikou 6, Thessaloniki 546 21, Greece 325 views 💖 1
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the largest museums in Greece and the central museum of northern Greece. All visitors are welcome to experience its unique collections of ancient artefacts as well as its rich and extrovert cultural activities.

	Thessaloniki Waterfront Greece » Central Macedonia Place » Outdoors Thessaloniki 546 41, Greece 310 views 💖 1
Residents and visitors can enjoy a walk or a run along the Waterfront of Thessaloniki, which is about five kilometers in length, from the Concert Hall to the port. The waterfront is linear and relatively limited in width, giving it the characteristics of a narrow beachfront.

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