Silk Museum of Soufli

Open hours

  • From March 1st to October 15th: Daily (except Tuesday) 10:00-18:00
  • From October 16th to February 28th: Daily (except Tuesday) 10:00-17:00
  • Closed: Every Tuesday, January 1st, Holy Friday (until 12:00), Easter Sunday, May 1st, September 14th (local holiday), August 15th, December 25th and 26th.

Tickets

  • General admission: 3 €
  • Reduced fare: 1,5 €

Days of free admission

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Byzantine Castle of Pythio

Pythio village is just 16 km northeast of Didymoteicho, on the banks of Evros River. During the Byzantine period it was called Empythion. Here you will see the castle (built in 1291) with its two towers, which became a refuge and treasury (fund) of Emperor John Kantakouzinos. Admission is free.

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Church of Panagia Kosmosotira

The Monastery Panagia Kosmosotira is located in Feres town, on the southeast part of the Prefecture of Evros, beside the homonymous river. The monastery was built in 1151-52 AD by Isaac Komninos, son of Emperor Alexios Komninos. The paintings that have survived until nowadays can be found in the center of the temple. They are the icons of four military saints who have been identified with individuals of the Komninos family. Around Katholikon you will see the cells and the baths of the monks, the Bank, the Library, the bell tower and the water tank.

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