Kilkis map

Capital: Kilkis

Overview:

Kilkis Prefecture lies around the valley of the river Axios, at the site of the ancient Amfaxitida, and is surrounded by the mountains of Paiko, Belles and Kroussia, as well as the Doirani Lake. Its natural borders define beautiful landscapes of natural environment and unique habitats for rare species. The sights of the area bear witness to a long history, while the local events blend tradition with modern life.

Best Kilkis Sights:

• Agios Georgios Church, the amphitheatre and Hero's monument on the hill

• The village Chorigi, with an imposing megalithic monument

• The Evropos archaeological site

• The Holy Commune of Agios Nikodimos

• An early Christian settlement in Kolchida

• The Monastery of Panagia Goumenissa

• The archaeological site of Palatiano

• Paleo Gynecokastro

• Toumba, with the Macedonian Tombs

Places to visit:

• Cave of Zoodohos Pigi (life-giving source)

• Artists village

• Axioupolis and "Megalo Rema", with the Dam of Mettalio and a lake

• The Cave of Kilkis

• Doirani and Pikrolimni Lake

• Goumenissa, full of oak and plane trees

• The green-clad village of Metalliko

• the Mountains Paikos and Kroussia

Special Events:

Some of the numerous festivals are Agios Trymphonas Fair on February 1^st in Goumenissa, the Battle of Kilkis-Lachanas celebration on June 21^st, Monogeria on January 1^st, the Kilkis Trade Fair early September, Kourbani and Syntagka in Polykastro, Theotokia on August 15^th in the Monastery of Panagia the Goumenissa.