Florina City
 
Prefecture of Florina

Florina: the prefectural capital is a lively place due to the growing student population. The town has good restaurants and tavernas; the town has many traditional houses with covered upper floor balconies.

The Archaeological Museum: has on display artefacts unearthed from the surrounding district.

The Museum of Modern Art: has on display works by contemporary Greek artists.

Events in the District:

Every year, the Community of Xino Nero (Sour Water), organizes the local Carnival Festivities, which last for three days. The events include traditional dances, masquerade party, and float parade and music bands. They reach their climax on the last Sunday of the Carnival.

On Ash Monday, at the location of Pefka, there is a kite-flying spectacle. Visitors are treated to the traditional food which is bread-soup, halva, wine offered by the local community.

 

General information
Florina City
Towns & Villages

Macedonia Region