Western Macedonia is a mountainous region of northern Greece bordering North Macedonia and Albania, defined by alpine lakes, Byzantine monasteries, Venetian-era architecture, and unspoiled wilderness. Kozani serves as the regional capital while Kastoria, draped around a lake peninsula, is its most picturesque city. The Prespa Lakes biosphere reserve, ski slopes at Vigla-Pisoderi, and fur-trading heritage make this one of Greece's most distinctive and least-crowded destinations.
Historical sites
Places where Western Macedonia's past comes alive.
Historic
Kastoria Byzantine Museum
Where: Kastoria
Admission: 4 EUR (~$4.40 USD)
Historic
Siatista Mansions (Archontika)
Where: Siatista
Admission: 2 EUR (~$2.20 USD)
Historic
Agios Achilleios Island Basilica (10th century)
Where: Mikri Prespa Lake
Admission: 5 EUR ferry (~$5.50 USD)
Historic
Kozani Archaeological Museum
Where: Kozani
Admission: Free
Historic
Zavorda Monastery (16th century)
Where: Grevena
Admission: Free