Car rental Xanthi Downtown, Greece

Tourist Attractions of Xanthi Downtown

Xanthi Downtown, also known as Xantheirodokos Downtown or the city of Xantheira, is the second largest town in Western Thrace area of Greece. It is the largest town in the region of Xantheirodokos district of the Aegean coastal plain. This city of Xantheira has been a significant part of history for many centuries and is well worth a visit.

It lies on the western region of the Pelion Peninsula, which is a peninsula between Greece and Turkey. It is named after Euterpe, who was the King of Xantheira, whose name has been given to it. It was his castle that was burned down by the Arabs in 682 AD, after which he moved to a small island near Piraeus. He then started to build a new fortress there, which he named after himself.

The Western part of Xantheira has a lot of historical significance. There are several archaeological sites like the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Parnassus, the temple of Artemis in Delphi and the ruins of Greek settlements such as the settlement of Acropolis of Athens.

In order to find out more about Xanthes, it is advisable to visit the museum of Xanthes. A very interesting place to stay during your trip to Xanthes is the Hotel Pappo, located on the beach at Papyri, which is famous for its archeological finds. In addition, there is also the Hotel Nika, which is situated in Paphos and offers a luxurious stay with all modern facilities.

As far as the best part of visiting Xanthes is, it would not be wrong to say that it is the Papyri, which is one of the most important historical places in the Aegean area. One can find a number of statues here, which were carved by the Greeks during the 5th and even the 6th century BC. A visit to this place is definitely worth a visit, and one can also take pleasure in the sightseeing tour of this city.

Another fascinating attraction of Xanthi Downtown is the Paphos Museum. This museum houses numerous antiquities and it also displays different artifacts found in the Paphos region.

In Xanthi Downtown, there is a place called "St. Ignatius Church," which is another must visit place in this region. It is the only church of the ancient Roman period in this area and was built during the reign of Emperor Trajan.

However, if you are not so keen on visiting the various ancient places, there are many other tourist attractions in Xanthi that will fascinate you. For instance, there are a number of beaches in Xanthi. There are many restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs and hotels in Xanthi, which will surely please any tourist.

For a great shopping trip, you can opt for the Xanthi Center mall, which is the largest shopping center in this area. It offers a large number of stores selling clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry and even souvenirs.