Wed, Mar 4, 2020
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Distance from Skg Airport: 91.6 km
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Coordinates: 40°31′N 23°49′E
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Population: 1.057 (2011)
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Postal Code: 63082
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Area Code(s): 2376
Informations:
Stratoni village was founded in the late 19th century and is directly related to the mining activity in the area.
The rich mixed sulfide ore deposits, discovered since ancient times and Byzantine era, were the main resources of the village. Since then, many people from Stratoni and from many other parts of Greece came to work in the mines.
Mines activity dates from 600 B.C. In antiquity the city of Stratonicea was located there. Modern Stratoni was built in the 19th century and its first residents were the miners of the local mines. After the Asia Minor Disaster the population increased due to the arrival of refugees from Asia Minor. In 1932 the village suffered great damages from the earthquake in nearby Ierissos. Nowadays the mining activity continues to be the main occupation of the residents.
Worth it to see:
- The ancient war memorial from the 1st century B.C, which was found in the region. It has impressive statues, tomb, and vessels. The Museum of Polygyros has two of the most outstanding statues, a man and a woman, which is called the “Lady of Stratoni”.
- The fascinating cultural events that taking place, the Carnival festival and the St Varvara’s feast, early in December which last five days.
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