Custom "Wetting the groom"
Custom "Wetting the groom", Kampani
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Agrotourism (25)
The rural life and its activities, the variety of local products, the traditional cuisine, the observation of the rich ecosystem of the region and even the adventure sports or the rejuvenating walks in nature await the friends of agrotourism. In the region of Kilkis, the visitor has the opportunity to explore the rural areas, the local products, the cultural elements and the original characteristics of this area, in respect to the environment and the tradition.
One can experience the customs through the multitude of cultural and folk events that are held throughout the year in the entire region of Kilkis, such as the celebrations in various towns on St. John’s Day. On January 8 the custom of "Mpampo" revives in Aspros, in Kalindria, in Terpyllos etc, when women impose absolute power for this one day. Honored person is the midwife ("mpampo”) of the village, and the finale of the celebration is a feast accompanied with traditional dances and songs.
The visitors can also enjoy the traditional cuisine and wines of exceptional quality, such as the wonderful wines with Designation of Origin of Superior Quality "Goumenissa". One can also taste the famous grappa and tsipouro, fine cheeses, delicious local meat, sausages with leek, huntings, pies, traditional sweets, pure honey, pontian cheeses and pasta in Ragian in Kilkis and Vathi, and a plethora of delicious products and traditional dishes of Pontians, Stenimachites and Anatolikoromyliotes.
To enjoy the taste of carp in the fish restaurants of Doirani, while in the local cooperatives the women put all their creativity into their products. In the homes, every season, traditional flavors and aromas beautify the atmosphere. The prefecture of Kilkis is justly proud of its rich culinary activity. Here, each family prepares pickles throughout the year, while local and delicious original recipes give their taste to every festive day of the year.
At Kilkis, one can find amazing farm houses where there is the opportunity to get acquainted with agricultural activities, enjoy homemade traditional cuisine and the everyday life of the residents in a beautiful natural environment. This way, one can come in contact with the nature and outdoor activities, in which one may be involved, be entertained and feel the joy of touring, learning and discovering.
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Gastronomy (71)
The local cuisine, as well as the entire prefecture, is intensely multicultural. The Greek diaspora is concentrated on the table with all its features! In the homes, every season, traditional flavors and aromas beautify the atmosphere. The prefecture of Kilkis is justly proud of its rich culinary activity. Here, each family prepares pickles throughout the year, while local and delicious original recipes give their taste to every festive day of the year.
King of all ... the Pontian cuisine! Here, the famous pontian cheeses and pasta "Ragian" are produced in the village of Vathi, in an amazing, visitable production facility. Fine dairies, such as the cheese Doirani, dairies from Koukakis, Lykas and Kolios are also produced in this region. Parparas produces homemade pickles. Goumenissa is the center of the wine production with OPAP wines from the varieties Ksinomavro and Negoska. Wineries made with care, like Boutari and Aidarini, small wine museums, real gems, such as the Eftichides and Tatsis, traditional cauldrons like Archontakia, exceptional units with organically grown vines like Akrothea winery, but also new, modern and well-equipped ones like Hatzivaritis, are all waiting to guide you and accompany you to the wine roads, with aromas of grappa and tsipouro.
In this region you will try traditional dishes and sweet preserves in Filiria, in the home of Mr. Alekos, in Gerakona, in the corner of Mr. Vassilis with the genuine honey and in Fanos, in the traditional oven of Costas you will taste homemade bread and pasta made from traditional organic cultivation and stone-crushed cereals. From the taverns in Kroussia to the restaurants in Kilkis and from Livadia in Paiko to the scenic Kastaneri and the lush Kotza Ntere, exquisite meats from local free-range animals promise you unforgettable culinary delights. Fresh fish at Doirani, cooked in every way, supplements the list for the lovers of "Well Living".
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Nature (25)
Blessed with a particularly rich and diverse natural environment, the prefecture of Kilkis is ideal for excursions and naturalistic trips from the nearby Thessaloniki for those who seek a beautiful and peaceful destination for their vacation.
It features beautiful landscapes with rivers and lakes and idyllic mountain paths, which can delight the simple hikers and the demanding mountaineers equally.
From the only cave in the hill of St. George, which is one of the most remarkable caves of Greece (and ideal for cave-therapy) to the monument of Nature "Hilia Dentra" in Lake Doirani or the Lake Pikrolimni which has medicinal properties, as well as many other natural sites, the visitor will be impressed and calmed.
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Culture (68)
At Kilkis, trails of culture lead the visitor to significant archaeological sites, folklore museums with wonderful exhibits of folk tradition and refugee chests filled with memories, uniquely preserved buildings and traditional houses, countless churches and chapels, many of which date back centuries, along with historical monuments that remind us of the important role that Kilkis and its surrounding villages have played in Greek history. The past and its long history are etched across this region and are spurting from every place like water.
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Custom "Kalinystas", Kilkis
Custom "Momogeria"
- Agios Marcos. Pontian custom for the coming of the New Year.
Kilkis, War Museum
The museum was built in 1966. It belongs to the Ministry of Defense, which is authorized for its operation. The visitor can see in the halls of the museum documents from 1912-1913, as well as personal belongings of the officers who participated in the battle of Kilkis: uniforms, weapons (mortars, grenades, guns, etc.) and regimental flags.
One of great interest is the relief map and the audio-visual presentation of the battle.There is also a miniature of the battleship Kilkis here.
Kilkis, Archaeological Museum
With the purpose of collecting all the archaeological findings of the prefecture, the Archaeological Museum of Kilkisoperates since the early 70s and includes findings from: A) the Prehistoric period. Among them, the Neolithic figurines from the village of Colchida and collection of prehistoric tools from the same village; B) the archaeological site of the cemetery of the Iron Age in PalaioGynaikokastro; C) thehistorical times such as sculptures, pottery, jewelry and other objects of everyday life.
Among the impressive sculptures there is also theKouros of Europos, dated at the end of the 6th century BC, the four statues from theHeroonof Palatiano of the 2nd century AC, the statue of the god Dionysus, also from Palatiano and the statues of the gods Apollo and Aphrodite from the region of Mikrodasos and Chorygi respectively.
Kilkis, Folklore Museum
This old high school was built in the late 19th century and operated as a Bulgarian primary school. During the battle of 1913 it got nearly destroyed.
The division of its face into three parts, the decorative columns that indicate the entrance and scale, the ornate lintels with decorative wedges that point to forms of late neoclassicism, which is the dominant trend in the architecture of that period. It is currently being renovated for use as a folklore museum.
Axioupolis, Natural History Museum
It has been described as the most important Museum of Natural History after the Goulandris Museum. The Natural History Museum in Axioupoli, housed in the impressive building of the old elementary school of this city.
In the halls of the Museum impressive specimens of the fauna and flora of the region are exhibited, along with rare rocks and impressive illustrations from the creation of the universe to that of the planet Earth.
Goumenissa, Alevras Folklore Museum
The Museum houses objects from the rich folklore of Goumenissa and the general region ofPaeonia.
This is a rare private collection that wasgathered after many years of efforts of the benefactor of Goumenissa, the late Christos Alevras.
Metalliko, Gallery of "Techni" (Art)
In order to house the works of important Greek artists, the association M.K.E. "TECHNI" – Annex ofKilkisis building a gallery in the village Metalliko, on land donated by the Municipality of Kilkis and the Agricultural Cooperative.
These projects, which for many years enriched the collection of "TECHNI" are offered from artists whose exhibitions are occasionally hosted in the association.
Europos, Rural & Cultural Heritage Museum
The Museum of Rural & Cultural Heritage in Europos was founded in order to gather in its halls precious mementoes of a long tradition that was carved through dense cultural conversations. Ionians from Foulatzik and Kizdervent, Thracians from Tzelepkioi, the Judd and Almpasaniof the Eastern Thrace, native Macedonians, Vlachs and Pontiansfound in their storage, drawers and old chests these valuable objects, heirlooms from the memorable lands and from customs that go far back in the centuries, and they offered them to the museum.
This rich cultural and folklore heritage is hosted since 2009 in this museum that is housed in the old elementary school, which was built in 1928 and renovated in 2000.
At the entrance of the museum a small classroom has been set up, with reference to the 60s (old school desks, student aprons, indicative etc.). The "Hall of weaving" is also prominent, while in the remaining rooms one can see family photographs, holiday memories and recordings of agriculture and everyday life, located near the original exhibits to illuminate the same tradition constituting valuable testimonials.
