Lake Orestiada
Lakeside
A picturesque lake surrounding the peninsula, perfect for scenic strolls among water birds and mountain vistas.
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Plan a free trip to KastoriaUpdated: 2026-10-15
Kastoria is a picturesque town in northern Greece nestled on a promontory on Lake Orestiada, offering a tranquil blend of mountain scenery, historic stone mansions, and dozens of Byzantine churches. It attracts visitors seeking peace, serene lakeside strolls, and a rich cultural heritage.
Things to do in Kastoria include Lake Orestiada, Byzantine Museum of Kastoria, Folklore Museum of Kastoria. Here are 14 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A picturesque lake surrounding the peninsula, perfect for scenic strolls among water birds and mountain vistas.
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An extraordinary collection of rare Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons from the local region.
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An 11th-century Byzantine monastery standing at the tip of the peninsula amidst ancient plane trees.
Plan KastoriaCobbled lanes lined with stately 17th and 18th-century mansions showcasing traditional architecture.
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Build an itinerary for KastoriaThe iconic symbol of Kastoria, an 11th-century Byzantine church with a distinctive dome and rare frescoes.
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Here is what 3 days in Kastoria look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Lake Orestiada, Byzantine Museum of Kastoria, Folklore Museum of Kastoria, Dispilio Lakeside Neolithic Settlement, Panagia Mavriotissa Monastery, Doltso Historic Neighborhood and 8 more. Lake Orestiada: A picturesque lake surrounding the peninsula, perfect for scenic strolls among water birds and mountain vistas.
Day 1: Byzantine Museum of Kastoria, Cave of the Dragon, Monastery of Panagia Mavriotissa, Panagia Mavriotissa Monastery. Day 2: Tsiatsiapa Mansion, Church of Panagia Koubelidiki, Saint Mary Koumbelidiki, Costume Museum of Kastoria. Day 3: Apozari Historic Quarter, Church of the Archangel of the Metropolis.
The itinerary for Kastoria runs through Dexameni, Cape Mavriotissa, Lakeside, Old Town and Doltso.
Museums worth visiting in Kastoria: Byzantine Museum of Kastoria (Dexameni), Folklore Museum of Kastoria, Dispilio Lakeside Neolithic Settlement, Museum of the Macedonian Struggle and Costume Museum of Kastoria.
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