Ecclesiastical Museum Metropolis Maronias and Komotini (Imaret)
The Ecclesiastical Museum Metropolis of Maronia and Komotini houses the collection of ecclesiastical objects (portable icons, sacred objects, priestly vestments, manuscripts and liturgical books) which collected from the temples of the ecclesiastical province of relevant Metropolis as well as donations of refugees who settled in the area of Komotini. The exhibits, which cover the period from the 16th to the early 20th century, are the evidence of post-Byzantine ecclesiastical art of the region…view more
Building at 10 Venizelos Street
The building at 10 Venizelos Street, property of the family Theologos - together with the surroundings of its plot - is a declared historical monument and artwork that needs special government protection. It is a remarkable example of Greek architectural heritage, with interesting structural and morphological elements of the local architecture and it is important for the study of the history of architecture. Ownership: Theologos view more
Building at 6 Tsanaklis Street (Mansion Iliadis)
It was declared protected monument under the state legislation N 1469/50 as it is a remarkable neoclassical building and a typical example of this architectural period, illustrating the typology of residences built after 1850 in this region. In the 80s an economic growth started in Komotini and neoclassical architecture was built, mainly by merchants like the mansion of Iliadi. The mansion is a two-storey building with semi basement and tile roofs, having a unique layout and functionality. It…view more
The Thracian Cultural and Ethnological Museum of Komotini and Thrace is housed in Skouteri home at 10 Kouloglou street which is a donation of Royal Skouteri - Dintsoglou to the Municipality of Komotini. The architecture, decoration, furniture and objects of the Museum refer to the life of the bourgeoisie of the city and the atmosphere of the time on the verge of 19th and 20th century. The Skouteri house was built in the late 19th century at the same time as the adjacent listed building which…view more
Tobacco Warehouse at 8 Parnassus Street
It is a declared historical monument as it represents one of the few examples of tobacco warehouses that remain in the city of Komotini, testifying the past development of the last century and early this century, due to the processing and marketing of tobacco. The building belongs to the Technical Chamber of Thrace and can be visited on request during the evenings. view more
Building at the Joachim III Street
The building at the Joachim III Street, property of Ant. Georgios, together with the surroundings of its plot, are declared historical monument and artwork that needs special government protection, as it is a remarkable example of folklore-urban architecture of the beginning of the century and it is important for the study of the history of architecture. It is a property of Ant. Georgios and it can be seen only from the outside since it is not accessible for the public. view more
Central Square (Eirinis square)
The central square of Komotini (or Eirini Square) is considered the heart of the city with the countless cafés, which are full of life during midday but mostly evening hours due to the large number of students living and studying in the city. The square area of 19 acres is pedestrian and it is the safe for the movement of children. view more
Ruins of the Byzantine city Anastasioupolis
In Gratini, the ruins of the Byzantine city, after the destruction of Mosynoupoli the 14th century, were the most important center of the region. It’s situated near the village Gratini at the foothills of Rhodope, 19 km northeast of Komotini. Outside the city walls have been excavated a small, probably funerary chapel of the 13th century. To the north of Gratini, near the village Paterma in the forest is still preserved the medieval bridge with three arches. In the same area you can find ruins…view more
Archaeological Museum of Komotini
The Archaeological Museum of Komotini was inaugurated in 1976. Its exhibitions cover the period from the Neolithic to the Byzantine period. The exhibits on display are in chronological sequence, without the breakdown of local excavation sets. The aim of the exhibition was to present selected and representative findings of the major archaeological sites, which can offer to the visitor all the necessary information for the prehistory and history of the Aegean Thrace. All exhibits reveal the…view more
The museum is housed in its own space in Thrylorio village, 9.5 km from Komotini following the old highway to Sapes. There is a sufficient signage. The baskets which displayed are from three national sections of Thrace (Greek, Bulgarian, and Turkish). It is the only museum covering thematically three countries of the Balkan Peninsula, inhabited by compact and numerous groups of Roma. Exhibits, which are gathered, constitute an extensive product - geographically and temporally - fieldwork in…view more
