Photogallery of Chalkida, Greece

In the city, there is the picturesque historical Castro District where you can see interesting constructions of different time periods. When walking here, you can admire fascinating buildings in Venetian style and monuments of the times of the Turkish reign. In this district, there is the old Emir Zade Mosque that was founded in the 15th century and is still open now. The mosque houses a lot of interesting religious artifacts. The bright historical monument of the 17th century is the Karababa Castle that was built to protect the bay. Huge ancient bastions have been preserved to this day and have a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. These places are often visited not only by curious tourists, but also by professional photographs. In the city, there are a lot of modern attractions, among which the suspension bridge is worth being mentioned. It was constructed in 1993 and now is one of the most photographed sites of Chalcis. The Old Bridge is no less interesting for tourists who always have an opportunity to admire great waves here. They literally boil under the bridge. This is due not only to the construction’s features, but also to the fact that the bridge is built in the narrowest part of the bay. The picturesque embankment of Chalcis stretches along the coastline for several kilometers. It is a perfect place for leisurely strolls and evening entertainments. There are a lot of traditional Greek restaurants and inexpensive … Read further