Routes
With the Pieria Mountains and the Haliacmon River as a background, the visitor encounters historical monuments and rich natural landscapes.
The points of interest are placed on a digital interactive map and grouped into suggested routes for the full exploration of the monuments and the natural landscape of the area.
- The Castle
- The Town
- The River
Folklore Museum
Housed in the home of Dr. Aristidis Christakis, the purpose of the museum is the preservation and dissemination of the historical heritage and tradition of the region.
Stone Bridge
For centuries, it was used as a key passage, as it connected the Citadel of Servia with the Lower City. It crosses the stream of Saint George Kremastos and it is characterized as a single-arch bridge.
Saint John the Baptist
Near the northern part of the Castle Town walls is located the church of Saint John the Baptist, a small single-nave basilica dating back to the 14th century AD.
Basilica of the Catechists
Marching through the Castle of Servia, the ruins of the Basilica of the Catechists are majestically visible. The works carried out between 1995 and 2000 brought to light valuable information about the history of the monument, which dates back to around 1000 AD.
Byzantine Castle
The Acropolis of Servia covered an area of about 2,500 sqm. It was part of the great Byzantine Castle Town, built between 560 and 650 AD, among the Pierian and the Kamvounia Mountains.
Servia
The name “Servia” derives from the Latin verb "servo" meaning "to watch, observe", reflecting the city's position as an impregnable fortress in earlier times.
Mpoucharia
It is an impressive geological phenomenon, unique in Greece, highlighting the artistic disposition of nature. Mpoucharia are natural landforms resulting from soil erosion over thousands of years.
Memorial to the Fallen in the Battle of Lazarades
On October 9, 1912, during the Balkan Wars, the Greek liberating army achieved a crucial victory in the Battle of Lazarades against the Turkish forces.
Haliacmon River
It is the longest river in Greece, gathering the water of the mountains of Western and Central Macedonia, and giving life to a large part of the country before flowing into the Gulf of Thermaikos.
Photography Museum
The Photography Museum is located in the small hall of the building next to the church of Saint George in Neraida and includes historical photos of the lives of the area's residents, as well as rare newspaper publications.
High Bridge of Servia
The historic bridge was built to join the two banks of the artificial Lake Polyfytos in the valley of the Haliacmon River. Today it is part of the national road that connects Kozani with Larissa.
Floating Port of Servia
For about ten years, the port has hosted ecotourism, sailing, and fishing activities, offering unique experiences for residents and visitors of all ages.
Turkish School
The historic building of 5,000 sq.m. dominates for more than 140 years at the northern entrance to Servia, becoming a point of reference for the region and a monument of great architectural value.
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