Ptolemaida

Tucked into the Eordaia basin between the Vermio and Askio mountain ranges, Ptolemaida is a place whose character is shaped by the lignite deposits that long made it one of Greece’s principal energy centres. The city stands in Western Macedonia, a broad inland region of northern Greece where productive plains meet upland terrain. Mining, power generation and the transition away from lignite have defined local work and public debate for generations. The Archaeological Museum of Ptolemaida presents finds from the wider Eordaia area, connecting the modern city to Macedonia’s older settlement history. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Western Macedonia.

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