Best Serres Things to Do, Attractions & Museums - YouInGreece

A panoramic picture of the Timiou Prodromou monastery surrounded by green natural landscape.

photo: Sjors Provoost / CC BY 2.0

hidden gem

#1

Timiou Prodromou Monastery

An impressive Orthodox monastery and religious landmark in an idyllic location cared for by hospitable lovely nuns. Its hagiography frescoes are impressive.

The artificial path of the visitable part of Aggitis Cave among numerous stalactites and stalagmites.

photo: Dimikis60 / CC BY-SA 4.0

must visit

distant ≈ 45km

#2

Cave Aggitis River

Prosotsani

There aren't many places that offer you the possibility to visit an underground river. This is one of them - the underground springs of Aggitis river.

A photo showing plenty of stalagmites and stalactites formations.

photo: Cave of Alistrati

must visit

distant ≈ 55km

#3

Alistrati Cave

Slowly carved through limestone by the Aggitis river, this cave has subterranean formations that will amaze you. It's a kilometer long.

Picture of the Aggitis gorge including a flowing river, steep cliffs, and lush vegetation.

photo: Αλεξανδρίδης Ξενοφών

distant ≈ 55.8km

needs caution

#4

Aggitis Gorge

Alistrati

The 15-kilometer impressive gorge where Aggitis river flows is a place or pristine nature, inner peace, and awe at nature's wonders.

Water slides in the Posidonio Water Park in Prosotsani of Drama.

photo: waterpark posidonio

distant ≈ 52.7km

#5

Posidonio Water Park

A small water park with easy access and parking. Located around 15 km west of Drama in the village Prosotsani.

The waters of the Kerkini Lake reflecting the clouds and the blue sky.

photo: Athina D. Pantazatou / CC BY-SA 4.0

distant ≈ 50.6km

#6

Lake Kerkini National Park

This artificial reservoir soon grew into a rich ecosystem - Sir David would say, "it's teeming with life". Excellent for hiking and wild-life photography.

One of the slopes of the Lailias ski resort during the summer.

photo: Makedonas62 / CC BY-SA 4.0

distant ≈ 27.8km

#7

Lailias Ski Center

Α ski resort that usually gets good quality snow and attracts winter-sports lovers from Greece and abroad. It has three slopes.

The interior of the hall that hosts the warm pool and with beautiful mosaic walls.

photo: Spa of Sidirokastro

low rating

distant ≈ 38.4km

#8

Sidirokastro Thermal Baths

Sidirokastro spa promises relaxing and healing moments. Unfortunately, it could be in a better state, so check before you visit.

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Serres Why visit?

Its ancient name was Siris.
During Roman times, it grew in size and was named Sirra.
It was founded by Paeonians.

The memorial structure and barb-wire remnants on top of Fort Roupel hill.

photo: School TV by Aria Mavrogianni

hidden gem

distant ≈ 44.9km

#1

Fort Roupel

Promachonas

During WWII, Fort Roupel was sieged by Germans and Bulgarians for four days. The tour is well-organized and will immerse you in Balkan history.

A photo showing the fountain of the Liberty Square in the city of Serres.

photo: boykotk / CC BY-SA 2.0

#2

Liberty Square

Liberty Square is the town's central. A meeting point with plenty of shops and cafeterias that attract locals and visitors.

A photo of the exterior of the Ahmet Pasha «Mehmet Bey» Mosque of the city of Serres.

photo: User:Ggia / CC BY-SA 3.0

#3

Ahmet Pasha «Mehmet Bey» Mosque

The Ahmet Pasha Mosque was built in 1492 and was once famous for its beautiful gardens. Unfortunately, it is not restored or open to public.

A panoramic picture of the Zincirli Mosque, Serres, surrounded by blocks of apartments.

photo: ΣΤΑΘΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣ / CC BY-SA 4.0

#4

Zincirli Mosque

Founded in the late 16th century, Zincirli Mosque is renovated and open to the public. It hosts exhibitions and events.

The exterior and the main entrance of the Sarakatsani Folklore Museum in Serres.

photo: Macedonian Heritage / CC BY-SA 3.0

#1

Sarakatsanoi Folklore Museum

A hidden gem in Serres, this museum is great place to explore the history and the traditions of the Sarakatsani ethnic group

A picture of the interior of one room with displays and exhibits at the Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis.

photo: Juergen Weidner / CC BY-SA 4.0

distant ≈ 54.3km

#2

Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis

The museum displays items from ancient Amphipolis that span from the Prehistoric to the Byzantine era. A top exhibit is a Spartan General's tomb.

A photo of the exterior of the Archaeological Museum of Serres (Bezesteni).

photo: senico / CC BY-SA 2.0

#3

Archaeological Museum of Serres (Bezesteni)

Housed in an Ottoman covered market from the 15th century, the Archaeological Museum of Serres hosts sculptures and other archeological findings.

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