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City in Macedonia, Greece
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Edessa (Έδεσσα) is a town in Central Macedonia, Greece.
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The most famous attraction of Edessa is its waterfalls. The park, where the waterfalls can be seen is near the railway station. The area next to the waterfalls has been developed so that one can pass below the main waterfall and watch the view from there.
Set on a hill near the centre of Edessa, the Church of the Koimisis tis Theotokou is the city’s most important surviving Byzantine monument. Originally a 12th-century three-aisled basilica, it preserves impressive ancient columns and fragmentary frescoes, with spolia likely from an earlier cathedral.
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2-star hotel
Varosi 4 seasons is a new, charming hotel, build with the local architectural style of the 1900s, with stone and wood. Varosi 4 seasons is located in Varosi, the old neighbourhood of Edessa, just a few steps from the impressive waterfalls, overlooking the plains of Pella.
The old family house has been reformed to a warm, welcoming guesthouse that offers the original atmosphere of Greek hospitality
By train
There are regular trains from Thessaloniki and Florina to Edessa. Timetables and prices can be found on TrainOSE website.
By car
Edessa is well connected to Thessaloniki and the other cities of Central-Western Macedonia. It is connected to Thessaloniki (89km) via Giannitsa and the E85 highway.
By bus
There are a lot of bus connections between Thessaloniki and Edessa. There are also two buses per day to/from Athens.
By boat
Edessa is a small city so you can get around on foot. There is no public transport.
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