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
The Komotini Municipal Theatre was founded in November 1984 and serves as private legal entity, based in programmatic contract between Municipal Regional Theatre - Komotini Municipality and Ministry of Culture. The objectives of the Municipal Regional Theatre of Komotini are: 1.The organization and presentation of professional theater performances. 2. The development and promotion of local executive artistic potential. 3. The presentation of parallel theatrical and cultural events. 4. The…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
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
Accessibility of public infrastructure and buildings
Komotini can be proud for many years, that it has taken important steps to become an accessible city for all. A city where all its inhabitants and visitors can cross it without any problems, especially through its historical and commercial center. At the same time, the Municipality of Komotini, in collaboration with other public and private bodies, systematically ensures that all public buildings and sights, as well as places of entertainment, sports and recreation are completely accessible to…view more
Accessibility of public transport
The Municipality of Komotini, apart from the fact that it is a municipality friendly to people with disabilities, has developed close cooperation with the Municipal KTEL of Komotini, in order to make the transportation within the city of Komotini accessible by public buses. For this reason, in the framework of this cooperation, there are buses in the city of Komotini that serve disabled people, so that all people have free access to their urban transportation.view more
Building at 6-8 Kouloglou Street
The building at 6-8 Kouloglou Street, property of the family Spentzopoulos and the Municipality of Komotini, - together with the surroundings of its plot - is a declared historical monument and artwork that needs special government protection, as it is a remarkable example of Greek architectural heritage, with interesting structural and morphological elements of the local architecture and an important part of the study of the history of architecture. Ownership: Spentzopoulos and Municipality…view more
Building at St. Saint George and Chatzikonstanti Zoidi Streets
The building at St. Saint George and Chatzikonstanti Zoidi Streets, property of the Ioannidis Brothers and the Municipality of Komotini - together with the surroundings of its plot - is declared a historical monument and artwork that needs special government protection, in accordance with the provisions of N 1469/50, as it is a remarkable example of Greek architectural heritage that combines elements of the folklore and urban architecture, and it is an important for the study of the history of…view more
Alyki is a shallow coastal lagoon located between the lagoons of Ptelea and Karatzas. It’s surrounded by large salt marshes and coastal dunes, where there are no reeds nor marshes with fresh water. In the northern part of the lagoon there are salt marshes and crops that extend to the wetland.
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