Kavala Historical and Cultural Places
Fortress of Kavala
The peak of the peninsula of Panagia is dominated by the Kavala Fortress, the largest part of which was built in the first quarter of the 15th century AD.
Old Aqueduct of Kavala (Kamares)
The most characteristic monument of Kavala is the large, arched aqueduct, known by the name “Kamares” (Arches).
Imaret of Kavala
Founded by Mohammed Ali the Imaret functioned as an Islamic seminary, since until 1846 the education of Muslims was directly linked to religion.
Halil Bey Mosque (Palia Mousiki)
Near the Castle and on roads that lead to the acropolis.
Mohammed Ali's Square
The square was formed in 1931 – 1934, in order to place the statue of Mohammed Ali.
Mohammed Ali's Residence
The residence is one of the most characteristic surviving examples of 18th century Ottoman architecture in Greece.
Orthodox Church of the Assumption
Located in the historic district of Panagia where the Greek Orthodox Christians lived during the Turkish period.
The Lighthouse of Kavala
At the edge of Panagia, you will have come to the point where the land meets the sea.
Lighthouse School
The neoclassical school was founded and began to be built in 1928 by the civil engineer Konstantinos Maniadakis.
The Residence of Haji Sakir Omer Bey
Βuilt around 1910 by the Turkish tobacconist Haji Sakir Omer Bey under the influence of Eastern Classicism.
The Old Shipyard
In the small gulf behind the Kamares, the old aqueduct.
5th High School of Kavala
The private residence of the Turkish landowner Mehmet Ali Pasajik, where today the 5th High School is housed.
The North Gate
One of the two gates of the City Wall, leading to the road to Constantinople.
Coastal Wall
The walls of the town reflect the turbulent history of the 27 centuries of its continuous existence.
