Kozani Attractions
Kozáni, chief town of a nomos in western Macedonia, is an important regional center and traffic junction (airfield; terminus of railroad from Salonica and Flórina), where the main roads from Salonica (140km/87mi) to Ioánnina and from Flórina (and Bitola in the Republic of Macedonia) to Lárisa cross at right angles. It lies in a wide and fertile basin and has expanded considerably in recent years. It is the seat of a Greek Orthodox metropolitan and during the centuries of Ottoman rule was an important center of Greek culture.
Kozani - Historical, Folk Art and Natural History Museum
The Historical, Folk Art and Natural History Museum of Kozani is divided according to floors. The basement houses the Natural History Department, with herbs, fossils, rocks, minerals, and other geological exhibits.
The ground floor is dedicated to traditional rural life. The upper two floors contain the historical portion of the museum.
The ground floor is dedicated to traditional rural life. The upper two floors contain the historical portion of the museum.
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Kozáni - Analipsi Monastery
At the Analipsi Monastery, a bit to the north of Kozáni, the weavings, rugs and embroideries made by the nuns have won considerable renown.
Kozáni - Archaeological Museum of Kozane
The Archaeological Collection of Kozani features exhibits ranging from the Prehistoric until early Christian times.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Kozáni - Bourbousaria Festival
Bourbousaria festival is celebrated on every January sixth at Kozáni.
Kozáni - Metamórfosis Church
Prominently situated on a hill on the northwestern outskirts of the town of Kozáni stands the church of the Metamórfosis tou Sotíros, from which there are views over the town into the wide river valley to the southeast, with a large artificial lake formed on the river Aliakmon.
Kozáni - Museums
There are a few museums in Kozáni which are worth visiting. Of particular interest is the Eanis Collection in the Regional Folk Museum.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 |
Kozáni - Old Town
Although Kozáni is not generally regarded as a place of great tourist interest, it is worth taking a stroll through the irregular streets and lanes in the town center with their old houses, part stone-built and part half-timbered, set round inner courtyards and gardens. The best starting-point is the town's central square, Platía Níkis (Victory Square; partly pedestrianized), with a clock-tower of 1855. This was formerly the point from which main roads radiated in all directions.
Kozáni - Áyios Nikólaos
The metropolitan church of Áyios Nikólaos at Kozáni (1664-1721), a low squat church partly built of wood, has fine carving on the iconostasis and choir-stalls.
Kozáni Municipal Library
The Municipal Library in Kozáni has more than 50,000 old manuscripts, including rare items from the Kozáni scribes' school, famed in the Middle Ages.
Siatista, Greece
(Near Kozani (Kozane))
Velvendos, Greece
(Near Kozani (Kozane))
Velvendos is a market town located southeast of Kozáni. The town has preserved many of its old mansions and traditional style.
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