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Culture of Igoumenitsa. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Igoumenitsa is quite a young city, so there are not that many historical and architectural landmarks here. There is a reason for that – the city was almost completely destroyed during World War II. Once the war was over, Igoumenitsa was literally rebuilt from the scratch. Ragiou Monastery is the only landmark in the city that has managed to survive until modern time. The gorgeous building in the Byzantine style is located on a high hill that also offers a fabulous panoramic view of the city. Walls of the monastery are decorated with frescos that were created several centuries ago.
Igoumenitsa is a wonderful city for everyone who wants to relax while admiring gorgeous nature and casually talking to locals. It is a wonderful destination for a family vacation, together … 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Igoumenitsa and surroundings
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Public palaces near Igoumenitsa
♥ Palace 'Mon Repos' , 31.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Achilleion' , 31.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George' Corfu, 32.2 km from the center. On the map
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Iconic cultural sights of Greece
In Thessaloniki, it's worth to look into the archaeological museum, which houses pre-historic artifacts and a large number of antiquities, including the golden head and the shield of the Medusa Gorgona. The museum dedicated to ancient Greek, Byzantine and post-Byzantine musical instruments has 200 different items that have been used for the last 4 thousand years. In the museum of Byzantine art, tourists can recreate a complete picture of the great state. Numerous Thessalonikan monuments of early Christian and Byzantine history are in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Arc de Triomphe of Galerius, the Basilica of Saint Dimitrios of the 3rd century, and the Church of Saint Sophia of the 7th century are among them. There is an acropolis in Thessaloniki with the remains of the ancient Greek temples.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Igoumenitsa
Landmarks of culture on Igoumenitsa map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Igoumenitsa. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Igoumenitsa: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Igoumenitsa. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
