Museum of Natural History

The Natural History Museum was founded in October 2002 in Paranesti town. The museum was created by the Operational Program "Environment" of the Ministry ΠΕ.ΧΩ.ΔΕ., and it belongs to the Municipal Development Corporation Paranesti. It aims to bring the world into contact with the natural environment of Rhodope and Nestos valley which is an ecosystem of great biological and geological diversity.

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Fort Lisse

Lisse Forts are only a short distance from Ohiro village and about 2 km. from the town of Nevrokopi. In these forts, the Greek Army fought bravely against the German and Bulgarian divisions on 6th and 7th April, 1941. Despite the furious attacks of the invaders, the forts were not seized. They surrendered after the capitulation of Greece.

In commemoration of this battle and to honor the dead, a small museum was built. The museum was renovated in 2002 and is open to the public.

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Aggitis Cave

Aggitis Cave is located in the northern end of the basin of Drama, at the southern foot of Mountan Falakro. It is 25 km. northwest of Drama city and 500m. from Agitis settlement. It is the largest so far, calcareous tube of Greece, with a total length of over 15 km. out of which about 10 km. have been mapped.

Exploration efforts began in 1952 and are still ongoing. In 2000, the first part of the cave (500m. length) became accessible to the public. The natural entrance of the cave is the exit point of the underground river Aggitis.

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Nestos River

This is the second longest river in Thrace and one of the five largest in Greece. Nestos is a natural border between Macedonia and Thrace. It springs from Bulgaria and has a total length 234 klm. out of which 130 klm. are in Greek territory. There are two hydroelectric dams along a part of the river that flow in our country: Thisavros and Platanovrisi.

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Suburban Forest Korilovo

Korilovos is the suburban forest of Drama. It is located north of the city, approximately 500 meters from it. The altitude of the area starts from 160 m. and reaches 600 m. The flora of Korivolos consists primarily of black pine, aleppo pine, Calabrian pine, Acacia, cypresses and wild olives. The fauna of this forest consists of birds such as Woodpeckers, goldfinches, doves and other species such as squirrels, turtles and many butterflies.

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Elatia Forest

Just 60 km. from the center of Drama, you can find one of the most beautiful forests of the country, the famous forest of Elatia which is rich in fauna and flora and a trademark of northern Greece. Pine trees, oak trees, even spruce exist in harmony in a magnificent landscape that is worth discovering.

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Mountain Falakro

With an altitude of 2,232 meters Mountain Falakro dominates in the north of Drama. It is one of the most beautiful mountains of Greek nature, and despite its name (Falakro = Bald) it is not “bald” at all. The lower altitudes are full of dense forests of oak, beech and conifers while there is a great variety of wildflowers in the alpine zone.

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