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Kastoria Travel Guide: 46 reviews and 177 photos

strolling around the lake!

Some Greeks think Kastoria is the most beautiful city in Greece and it really is a lovely picture when you get the first view of it, coming from the national road. It is built amphitheatrically on the hills of a small promontory which projects into the picturesque Lake Orestiada. The reverse double of the city is reflected on the calm water.. This road offers an excellent opportunity for a pleasant evening stroll!
lake!

sunset!

The city's architecture is interesting. There are many Byzantine churches, museums and traditional mansions built in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The fur business has thrived for a very long time but now, I hope, it is declining. However you can still see fur shops and workshops in the whole town.
Nevertheless this does not mar the picture a lot because Kastoria is indeed a beautiful city.The scenery is lovely and the sunset is a revelation!
Don't miss the local specialties like meat dishes, pies and delicious sweets!
For all kind of information get in the city's site www.kastoria.gr and click 'english'.

PS. The main reason why I made this page is to let you see the photos I took at this wonderful lake : ) there are some more in my Travelogue

Last visit to Kastoria: Jul 2009
Intro Updated Aug 13, 2009
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The fur industry Things to Do (4)

The fur industry has been the most profitable occupation for the people of Kastoria. It has developed since the... more travel advice

Strolling around the lake Things to Do (4)

There are two options if you want to enjoy the lake. One is to go around the promontory, that is to make the small... more travel advice

“arhontika” - Kastoria Things to Do (4)

Old mansions have been restored and stand proudly in their beautiful gardens. Most of them were built in the 17th and... more travel advice

Lake Orestiada Things to Do (4)

The lake, with its lakeside forest, has been declared “Monument of Natural Beauty” and is protected by the programme... more travel advice

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JLBG May 25, 2011 at 10:52 PM

I am just back from a new visit to Kastoria and I have found that a lot of those superb old house had been repaired. Interesting page !
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mfas2000 Sep 28, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Loved the pictues of Kastoria..we are contemplating a visit next year..
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SLLiew Aug 26, 2009 at 10:17 AM

Informative page of Kastoria.
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cachaseiro Aug 15, 2009 at 5:23 AM

that looks absolutely wonderful. would love to visit there.
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jdran Aug 14, 2009 at 11:32 PM

It's cruel and it is unbelievable how many people still go on buying fur just for their fashion likes. Another reason that this idiocy still exists is the illiteracy of the people..