Siatista
- The city of the wonderful Mansions
Siatista,
a city of 7000 nestled into the flank of Mount Siniatsiko,
is 55 km from Kastoria and 29 km from Kozani. Strolling
through the narrow cobblestone lanes of the neighbourhoods
of Chora and Geraneia, you will find yourself surrounded
by the charm of a by-gone age that has nonetheless
left behind indelible marks and influences.
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The aura of the past carries the visitor back to
an age of luxury and wealth and cultural vitality.
Some of the mansions are open to visitors, and the
chance of a stolen glimpse into the lives of yesterday's
fur barons should not be missed. The interiors of
these houses are still extraordinarily striking, with
their carved wooden ceilings, colourful painted decoration
and unusual style. Siatista is also famed for its
wines, and especially for the traditional "liasto",
made from partially sun-dried grapes, whose unique
flavour is the product not only of the region's particular
soil and climate conditions but also of the skill
and passion of the local winemakers, who offer it
with pride to welcome their visitors.
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Not far from Siatista is Mount Vourinos,
which is part of Europe's NATURA 2002 network of protected
zones. In this unique ecosystem thrive a number of
rare plants, including eight (8) species found nowhere
else in the world! A series of marked trails allows
hikers to enjoy this exceptionally interesting ecosystem
and the plants and animals that live within it.
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