Longos archaeological site
17/03/2025
The ancient city of Edessa spread over the lush plain of Longos, below the rock with the waterfalls, where its acropolis stood. The city, which
The ancient city of Edessa spread over the lush plain of Longos, below the rock with the waterfalls, where its acropolis stood. The city, which
The small temple of the Saints Peter and Paul is a three-aisled basilica with murals that date to 1370-1380. It was restored in 1856, but
The city’s stone clock of Edessa, which was built around 1900 is a characteristic landmark of the city’s architectural heritage.
During the Byzantine era, Edessa was the ecclesiastic and administrative centre of the broader area. An important monument of that era is the Old Metropolis,
Varossi is Edessa’s traditional neighbourhood, which developed during the years of Ottoman rule, as a continuation of the Byzantine city. Despite the destruction it suffered
The waters of the Edessaios river, that runs through the city, create water canals and small waterfalls around the cafes and the exploration trails within