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Where is Kastoria

Kastoria is a city in northern Greece, located in the region of Western Macedonia. It is the capital of the Kastoria regional unit. Here are some additional details: Region: Western Macedonia, Prefecture: Kastoria, Geographic Coordinates: Approximately 40.5219° N latitude and 21.2687° E longitude Kastoria is situated on the western shore of Lake Orestiada, surrounded by mountains. The city is known for its picturesque setting, historic architecture, and the preservation of traditional crafts, especially fur production

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Facts about Kastoria, Greece

Country	Greece
Region	Western Macedonia
Regional Unit	Kastoria
Municipality	Kastoria
Municipal Seat	Kastoria
Named After	Possibly from Greek “kastor” (beaver) or ancient city name
Established	Antiquity (possibly founded in the 5th century BC)
Municipality Status	1912
Coordinates	40.5217° N, 21.2625° E
Total Area	~763 sq km
Land Area	~763 sq km
Water Area	Includes Lake Orestiada
Population (2021)	34,763
Population Rank	Largest city in the Kastoria regional unit
Major City	Kastoria
Main Industries	Fur trade, Tourism, Services, Agriculture
Major Transport Links	Regional road network, Kastoria National Airport (KSO)
Time Zone	Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00)
Known For	Lake Orestiada, Byzantine churches, historic fur industry
Website	https://www.kastoria.gov.gr

Top Attractions in Kastoria, Greece

Lake Orestiada – scenic lake surrounding the city with walking paths
Dragon’s Cave – impressive cave with underground lakes and formations
Kastoria Byzantine Museum – museum showcasing post-Byzantine icons and art
Dolcho and Apozari Districts – historic neighborhoods with traditional mansions
Panagia Mavriotissa Monastery – lakeside Byzantine monastery
Folklore Museum of Kastoria – historic mansion displaying local traditions
Kastoria Aquarium – freshwater aquarium featuring regional species
Lake Promenade – scenic route ideal for walking and cycling
Byzantine Churches of Kastoria – collection of historic churches throughout the city
Nearby Prespa Lakes – protected natural area reachable on a day trip

Distance from Kastoria to Other Greece Cities

Kastoria to Thessaloniki – 200 km (124 miles)
Kastoria to Athens – 570 km (354 miles)
Kastoria to Kozani – 100 km (62 miles)
Kastoria to Ioannina – 150 km (93 miles)
Kastoria to Larissa – 300 km (186 miles)
Kastoria to Volos – 380 km (236 miles)
Kastoria to Kavala – 350 km (217 miles)
Kastoria to Serres – 260 km (162 miles)
Kastoria to Alexandroupolis – 480 km (298 miles)
Kastoria to Patras – 450 km (280 miles)
Kastoria to Kalamata – 610 km (379 miles)
Kastoria to Heraklion – 930 km (578 miles)

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