Kavala Historical and Cultural Places

Acropolis - Fortress

One of the most prominent places of the city is its acropolis.

Kamares - Aqueduct

The most characteristic monument of Kavala is the large, arched aqueduct, known by the name “Kamares” (Arches).

Imaret

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

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

At the edge of Panagia, you will have come to the point where the land meets the sea.

7th Primary School

The neoclassical school was founded and began to be built in 1928 by the civil engineer Konstantinos Maniadakis.

Shakir Omer Bey House

Βuilt around 1910 by the Turkish tobacconist Haji Sakir Omer Bey under the influence of Eastern Classicism.

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.
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