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NESTOS RIVER

The National Park of East Macedonia-Thrace includes the

protected areas of wetlands of the Nestos Delta, Vistonida
and Ismarida. The Nestos is one of the biggest rivers in
Greece. Its total length is 243 km, of which 130 km are on
Greek ground. It springs from Rila mountain in Bulgaria and
flows into the Thracian Sea. The banks of the river are
covered mainly by deciduous trees that extend from Bulgaria
to Greece. The Delta is a wetland of international importance
and part of the National Park. It is protected by the Ramsar
Convention, which was agreed on February 2nd, 1971.
ourists of the Nestos can admire its awesome flora and
fauna. They are astonished by the natural environment with
rare, beautiful wildflowers, glossy ibis and orchids. 300
species of birds, 30 species of predators, 11 species of
amphibians, 21 species of reptiles and several are the types
of fish that live in the lagoons of the Delta.

In this area there is also the forest called Kotza Orman. Some
decades ago the forest used to cover about 125,000 acres
while today it covers only 4,600 acres. Nature lovers can
walk along the river on the European path E6. They can also
go bird watching during the whole year. Moreover, visitors
can cross the river with canoes.
In Keramoti opposite the Junior High School there is the
Information Center of the Nestos Delta.
The main purposes of the Information Centre are:

the conservation of natural resources,

the restoration and maintenance of ecological balance,
the information and awareness of citizens,
the local development of human activities,
the environmental education,
the development of ecotourism,
the social, economic and cultural development of the
region.
Source: Wikipedia
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2. IMARET

Imaret is a jewel for the city of Kavala. It dominates at the

peninsula of Panagia. This rare example of large institutions
of the last Ottoman period has survived almost intact. In
recent years restoration work and alterations have been
made and now it serves as a hotel.
Imaret was built between 1817-1821 but took its final
shape in the 19th century. It was constructed thanks to
Mehmet Ali (1805-1848), who wanted to benefit his
hometown with a religious, educational and charity
foundation.
The "mektemp" was the basic education school for boys.
There they learned quotations from the Koran, writing,
reading and arithmetic. At Imaret, which means the "kitchen
with soup", students and the poor people could taste free
food no matter which their religion was. They could have
some soup or rice with folda, meat soup once or twice a
week, while on Fridays and holidays they had zerde, which
was rice with honey colored with saffron. However, from the
mid-19th century Imaret began to be questioned about its
usefulness and its abolition was asked.
During crisis in Greek-Turkish relations (1821-1830: period
of Greek Revolution) there were weapons in the warehouses
of Imaret. The free supply of food continued after the
annexation of the region to the Greek state but it stopped in
1923, when Imaret had to accommodate refugees. Imaret
had already existed for a century and stopped to exist in
June 1924.

In 1931, a part of Imaret was demolished; the rooms of the

second medrese, part of mektemp and the main entrance
of Imaret. This was because Zalongou street was widened.
Since late 1922, Imaret was used for housing refugees.
Several poor families remained there for decades, paying a
small rent to the representative of Egypt. In 1967 the
withdrawal of the occupants was ordered and the monument
was sealed. According to the 1984 Hellenic-Egyptian
agreement, Imaret and "the house of Mehmet Ali" were
recognized as Egyptian properties. Both countries agreed to
cooperate in its conservation and maintenance. Until a few
years ago a part of Imaret was a bar and restaurant while
another part accommodated warehouses of neighboring
shops.
In 2001 Anna Misirian, a businesswoman from Kavala
rented the monument for fifty years. It was restored and
converted into a luxurious and elegant hotel that retains
something of the atmosphere of his era. The most attractive
elements of Imaret are the three internal courtyards and the
arcades with repetitive arches.
Undoubtedly, Imaret carries a long history. It is known
worldwide and attracts tourists who want to admire this
artwork.
Source:
http://kavalareghistory.weebly.com/iotamualpharho94
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3. THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF THASOS

The Archaeological Museum of Limenas in Thasos was built

in 1934. It has been expanded recently. In 2004 the museum
reopened its doors to the public after many years of
inactivity. The visitor can see exhibits from prehistory to the
late Iron Age. The first room is dedicated to Marina Sgouros.
In this room there are photographs from the excavation in
Thasos. During the period 1911-1981, French archaeologists
discovered the ancient city and excavated it.
Moreover, the visitor can find much information about the
settlement of Thasos from prehistory to the most recent
years. The first settlements date back to the Bronze Age
(3500-1500 BC). The pottery of the Iron Age is presented
through handmade vases. There are also interesting rock
paintings and illustrations in cave walls. The
anthropomorphic columns represent some of the oldest
sculptures of prehistoric Europe. Most of them were found in
Skala Sotiros. Perhaps they symbolized deities or heroes. In
another room there are findings about fishing, agriculture,
and livestock, activities that people from the island dealt
with.

One can be impressed by the large cemeteries of the later

period of the Bronze and Early Iron Ages. These have been
found in the wider area of Theologos. There are also
information about the burial customs. Last but not least, a
tourist is really impressed by the kouros of the Archaic
period, which represents a young, naked man holding a ram
(600 BC). It is 3.5 meters and it was found in Pithio.
The museum is open to the public from 8.30-15.00 every
day. The ticket costs only two euros. It is worth visiting it!
http://www.imma.edu.gr/macher/museums/show.html?
museum_id=37
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