Soufli
Built around a settlement above the Evros River valley, Soufli grew into a major Greek centre of silk production. The town lies in the Evros regional unit near the Turkish border, where the broad lowland meets the foothills of the Rhodope Mountains. Sericulture shaped local life from the 19th century onwards: mulberry trees fed silkworms, while workshops spun and wove the fibre. This heritage is preserved at Soufli’s Silk Museum, which traces the craft’s importance to the local economy. Low, red-tiled houses spread across the slope above cultivated land, giving Soufli the distinct character of a small borderland town in northeastern Greece.
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Soufli combines the practical character of a small Thracian town with the refined legacy of silk-making, reflecting its position near the Evros River and the Greek–Turkish border. During the 19th century, mulberry cultivation and sericulture shaped local livelihoods, establishing Soufli as Greece’s leading silk centre. The town’s Silk Museum follows the demanding journey from silkworm cocoons to woven cloth and recalls a craft that remains central to its identity. Here, the Evros plain approaches the foothills of the Rhodope Mountains, lending Soufli a distinct borderland setting. Discover further webcams around the Evros region to broaden your perspective on northeastern Greece.
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