Kozani
Seat of the prefecture: Kozani Kozani, Velvento, Neapoli, Ptolemaida, Servia, Siatista.
The prefecture of Kozani occupies the southern part of Western Macedonia and it borders to the prefectures of Kastoria, Florina, Pella, Imathia, Pieria, Larissa and Grevena.
The majestic scenery, the spots of natural beauty, the interesting archaeological sites, the important historical monuments, the traditional settlements, the picturesque churches and the imposing monasteries, all attract the attention of the visitors.
Greece
The city of Kozani
The city features many modern buildings, squares and parks. The Agios Dimitrios Park , extending around the church of Agios Dimitrios, the oldest church in Kozani, the Kiouri park and the municipal park, with a tourist kiosk and a rare game conservatory, certainly are quite impressive and a virtual „lung“ for the city.
Close to the central square of the city, Nikis Square , is the City Hall and the church dedicated to St. Nicholas , a building of the 17th century, with an excellent wood-carved chancel screen, excellent murals and an imposing bell tower with a clock. You should also visit the churches of Agii Anargyri (The Holy Unmercenaries), Zoodochos Pigi (Fountain of Life) and the nun-monastery of Analipsi (Ascension) close to the city, famous for the carpets and woven articles made by the nuns.
Kozani also has an Archaeological Museum, Folk Arts, Historical and Physics Museum, as well as a Museum of Late Local History. The Koventarios Library of Kozani is home to more than 153.000 books and more than 380 manuscripts and it is the second biggest in Greece, after that of Athens. It is worth visiting the outdoors museum of Macedonian Struggle in Bourino.
Here you can admire mansions of a special architectural style, such as the mansion of Gr. Vourkas , of K. Vourtsoulis , and of G. Lassanis , as well as other buildings such as the „Drizio “ Endowment and the „Valtadorio “ High School.
Ptolemaida
Neapoli
In Perdikas
You should visit the impressive bridge of the artificial lake of Polyfyto Siatista Velventos Katafygi Tsotili Pentalofo
The days of the Carnival in Kozani are very special and certainly it will be an unforgettable experience for whoever experiences it. The events and happenings start from „Tsiknopempti“, 15 days before the last Carnival day. Enjoy the culinary creations of the area and taste traditional dishes, such as yaprakia (stuffed cabbage leaves), tsoukalakia (a type of stew), boubari (local delicacy) and the high quality cheese products and sweets of Kozani.
Visit the prefecture of Kozani with the interesting historical monuments, the important cultural activity, the warm hospitality of its residents and enjoy the incomparable beauty of the scenery.
By bus: There is frequent daily service with KTEL busses to and from Athens and Thessalonica.By car: You can get to Kozani by car:
The distance from Athens is 502 km.
By train: There is railway service from Athens to Skydra ns Platy and from Thessalonica to Skydra.By Air: Daily flights from the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport of Athens to the airport of Kozani.
Municipality of Kozani
24610 50300
Thessalonica Railway Station
2310 517517
Kozani Hospital
24610 676006
Kozani Airport
24610 36098
Kozani Police Dept.
24610 49860
Eleftherios Venizelos (Athens) Airport
210 3530000
Kozani Traffic Police
24610 23142
Kozani Taxi
24610 40500
Kozani Bus Depot (KTEL)
24610 34454
Kozani Post Office (ELTA)
24610 24601
Athens Bus Depot (KTEL)
210 5129308
Archaeological Museum of Eani
24610 98551
Thessalonica Bus Depot (KTEL)
2310 522488
Archaeological Museum of Kozani
24610 26210
Kozani Railway Station
24610 36067
Museum of Folk Art – National Historical Museum of Kozani
24610 33978
Athens Railway Station (OSE)
210 5297777
Koventarios Library of Kozani
24610 22245
