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If you are looking for a beautiful town that is bursting with Greek history, culture and traditions, Veria is your place!
This unique city is built on the foothills of Mount Vermion and crossed by the River Tripotamo. From the 11th to the 14th century it was the third most important city of the Byzantine Empire, after Constantinople and Thessaloniki. The impressively large number of Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches have given the city the nickname “Little Jerusalem”. Today, 48 Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches are preserved in the city centre.
Mount Vermion
There is evidence that Veria has been occupied by humans as early as 1000 BC.