Polygyros is the seat of the municipality that bears the same name and is located 70 kilometers away from Thessaloniki. It is built on a beautiful valley, on the south part of Mount Holomontas, at an altitude of 550 meters.
There are many theories about the origin of the name Polygyros, or more correctly, Polygeros. Some say it comes from the great environment that keeps everybody healthy, some argue that it comes from the surname of a local landowner while others believe that name comes from a huge temple that used to be there. The last theory seems to be more reliable though.
The trademark of the city is the well-known "Eksi Vrises" (six faucets) in the city center. There are also many stone buildings, that are built base on the typical local architecture. A major example of this traditional architecture is the Town Hall of the city that is located at the cobbled square of the city. Many locals and visitors are used to enjoy their coffee at the cafeterias of the square with relatives and friends.
The guest of the city can visit the archaeological museum that hosts exhibits from excavations coming from the prefecture of Chalkidiki and collections from the Prehistoric, Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman era. There are also findings from the archaeological site of ancient Olynthos.
The Folklore Museum is in Karagani's old house where you can see traditional clothes, agricultural items of everyday use. The house is decorated with traditional furniture from the beginning of the 20th century. Every year on Clean Monday the famous Carnival of Polygyros is carried out when many traditions and festivities revive in the city center.