Serres
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Sérres (Greek: Σέρρες, older form: Σέῤῥαι Sérrai) (Population: 58,287 ) is a city in Macedonia, Greece. It is situated in a fertile plain at an elevation of about 70 m, some 24 km northeast of the Strymon river and 69 km northeast of the Macedonian capital, Thessaloniki. The Rhodope Mountains rise to the north and east of the city. It is the capital of the prefecture of Serres (region) and is situated in the Central Macedonia periphery. To the north the hills and the first heights of the Vrondou mountain chain embrace the city which has as its typical landmark the hill of the Acropolis (Koulas), while to the south it overlooks the fertile plain, through which the Strymon River flows some 24 km away.
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Multiple OptionsTo the north the hills and the first heights of the Vrondou mountain chain embrace the city which has as its typical landmark the hill of the Acropolis (Koulas), while to the south it overlooks the fertile plain, through which the Strymon River flows some 24 km away. The city of Serres had to be almost entirely rebuilt after it was set on fire by the retreating Bulgarian army during the Second Balkan War (1913). Modern Serres is a pleasant city, with wide streets, surrounded by abundant woods and luxuriant gardens. The city is typical of the ample width of its road structure, its parks, its squares and in general, with anything that might be a reference point to an integral modern city plan. From the ruined castle that crowns the round wooded hill to the north, visitors can enjoy the wonderful view and they are invited to explore the pine-filled hills through many picturesque paths....
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To the north the hills and the first heights of the Vrondou mountain chain embrace the city which has as its typical landmark the hill of the Acropolis (Koulas), while to the south it overlooks the fertile plain, through which the Strymon River flows some 24 km away. The city of Serres had to be almost entirely rebuilt after it was set on fire by the retreating Bulgarian army during the Second Balkan War (1913). Modern Serres is a pleasant city, with wide streets, surrounded by abundant woods and luxuriant gardens. The city is typical of the ample width of its road structure, its parks, its squares and in general, with anything that might be a reference point to an integral modern city plan. From the ruined castle that crowns the round wooded hill to the north, visitors can enjoy the wonderful view and they are invited to explore the pine-filled hills through many picturesque paths.
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When you come to Serres, you should buy its delicious traditional sweets, including “akanes”. It is made from fresh goat butter manufactured in the region of Mt Lailias. It resembles a small Turkish delight and has a strong flavour of well roasted almond. The history of this dessert dates back to the period of the Turkish rule when Mt Lailias served as the holiday resort of Ottoman beys. The “akanes” sweet was prepared in large cauldrons in which the “retseli” preserve was boiled together with “petimezi”, a Greek wine must syrup, and water from the springs of Mt Lailias. This is why it is called “Akanes Lailia Serron”. In fact, the unique flavour of “akanes” is believed to be due to the special, light and cool water springing from Mt Lailias.