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Giannitsá

Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe

About Giannitsá

Giannitsá sits on the route: 10 minutes from Axós, 31km from Edessa Waterfalls.

Giannitsá is a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 27,817, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Giannitsá sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Giannitsá to your route.

About Giannitsá

The Ahmed Bey Mosque (Greek: Τζαμί Αχμέτ Μπέη, from Turkish: Ahmet Bey Camii), also known as the Sheikh Ilahi Mosque (Greek: Τζαμί του Σεΐχη Ιλαχή), is a former mosque in the town of Giannitsa, in Central Macedonia, northern Greece. It was built in the 15th century, during the Ottoman era, by Ahmed Bey, the grandson

Read more of Gazi Evrenos, the conqueror of Thrace and Macedonia and founder of the town. During the 20th century, the mosque was used for profane purposes and it is in very poor condition. Entrance to the former mosque is difficult due to all the plant life that covers it. It is one of the three surviving mosques in Giannitsa today, out of the twenty that existed once.

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Where is Giannitsá located?

Giannitsá is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7919 latitude, 22.4075 longitude.

What is the population of Giannitsá?

Giannitsá has a population of approximately 27,817 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
27,817
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Central Macedonia
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
40.7919, 22.4075

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Giannitsá

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Edessa Waterfalls

The Karanos cascade plunges 70 m beside a leafy park, the tallest waterfall in mainland Greece.

31 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Royal Tombs of Vergina

The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.

35 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Rotunda of Galerius

A massive 4th-century Roman cylindrical structure in Thessaloniki, originally a mausoleum, later a church and mosque, with rare surviving mosaics.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

White Tower of Thessaloniki

The iconic 15th-century Ottoman waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Greece's second-largest city.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Giannitsá.

Pentaplátano

🇬🇷 Greece

3 km awayPop. 1,015

Axós

🇬🇷 Greece

4 km awayPop. 1,336

Ampeleíes

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 1,070

Melíssi

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 1,024

Néos Mylótopos

🇬🇷 Greece

5 km awayPop. 2,835

Néa Pélla

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 1,595

Karyótissa

🇬🇷 Greece

8 km awayPop. 1,965

Pélla

🇬🇷 Greece

11 km awayPop. 2,476

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