Litochoro ( Greek : Λιτόχωρο , Litóchoro ; Katharevousa : Λιτόχωρον) is a town and a former municipality in the southern part of the Pieria regional unit , Macedonia , Greece . Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the Dio-Olympos municipality, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It is located at the base of Mount Olympus , on the western shore of the Thermaic Gulf . The first recorded mention of Litochoro is in an account of a visit by Saint Dionysius (Greek: Άγιος Διονύσιος) to Mount Olympus in the 16th century. The town is a popular destination for those wishing to climb Mount Olympus as almost all climbing routes begin to the southwest of the town. One of the most famous Litohorians was Christos Kakkalos , who made the first modern unaided ascent of Mount Olympus in 1913.
76-409: Litochoro is located 22 km S of Katerini , 90 km SSW of Thessaloniki , 58 km N of Larissa and 420 km WNW of Athens , on the eastern slopes of Mount Olympus, of mythological fame as the home of the twelve gods of Olympus. Two important ancient sites are located in the neighbourhood of Litochoro. Dion with its large archaeological park and a museum is located about 8 km to
152-481: A post office , a harbour , a sports centre , a town hall , a hospital , a museum , a concert hall , a gym, shopping facilities and squares. There are two main churches: Agios Nikolaos in the centre and Agios Dimitrios in the North. Litochoro has one of the most traditional cemeteries of Greece, known as Agios Athanasios , in the north of the town. Olympus National Park Information Center Important information
228-634: A mobile (vehicle mounted frequency selective) measurement station that monitor the electromagnetic field levels from antenna stations in the frequency range 100KHz–7 GHz, which is operated and controlled by the Greek Atomic Energy Commission (EEAE), with the aim of public information about high-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) levels. The results are presented through an interactive web portal and mobile application. Municipality of Katerini operates its office for local stray animals. The national bus lines service
304-550: A mobile (vehicle mounted frequency selective) measurement station that monitor the electromagnetic field levels from antenna stations in the frequency range 100KHz–7 GHz, which is operated and controlled by the Greek Atomic Energy Commission (EEAE), with the aim of public information about high-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) levels. The results are presented through an interactive web portal and mobile application. Municipality of Katerini operates its office for local stray animals. The national bus lines service
380-618: Is twinned with: Katerini Katerini ( Greek : Κατερίνη , Kateríni , pronounced [kateˈrini] ) is a city and municipality in northern Greece , the capital city of Regional Unit of Piera in Central Macedonia, Greece . It lies on the Pierian plain, between Mount Olympus and the Thermaikos Gulf , at an altitude of 14 m. The municipality of Katerini has a population of 82,892 (according to
456-446: Is a city and municipality in northern Greece , the capital city of Regional Unit of Piera in Central Macedonia, Greece . It lies on the Pierian plain, between Mount Olympus and the Thermaikos Gulf , at an altitude of 14 m. The municipality of Katerini has a population of 82,892 (according to the 2021 census ). It is the second most populous urban area in the region of Macedonia after Thessaloniki . The close distance between
532-503: Is a part of the wider Greek Orthodox Church , has 16 congregations within the city of Katerini. There is also an Old Calendarist church in the city. Katerini has a relatively numerous Protestant community, as a result of the organised settlement of Evangelical Greek refugees from Asia Minor and Pontus (region). Today the Greek Evangelical Church of Katerini has almost 1,100 followers, many of them are concentrated in
608-426: Is a part of the wider Greek Orthodox Church , has 16 congregations within the city of Katerini. There is also an Old Calendarist church in the city. Katerini has a relatively numerous Protestant community, as a result of the organised settlement of Evangelical Greek refugees from Asia Minor and Pontus (region). Today the Greek Evangelical Church of Katerini has almost 1,100 followers, many of them are concentrated in
684-601: Is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from Greece and abroad. Within the boundaries of the municipality, there are seasonal and all year round over 230 hotels, that can accommodate more than 8,600 people, short-term rental accommodatios, and tourist accommodations. The vast majority of the tourist infrastructure, including tens of tavernas and cafes , lie in Paralia and Olympiaki Akti . These two localities are linked with roads, sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Winter tourism has started developing in
760-547: Is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from Greece and abroad. Within the boundaries of the municipality, there are seasonal and all year round over 230 hotels, that can accommodate more than 8,600 people, short-term rental accommodatios, and tourist accommodations. The vast majority of the tourist infrastructure, including tens of tavernas and cafes , lie in Paralia and Olympiaki Akti . These two localities are linked with roads, sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Winter tourism has started developing in
836-404: Is an interchange with the main line to Athens . Because Litochoro railway station is about 6 km away from Litochoro and 1 km from the nearest bus stop, people wishing to take the train often take the bus to Katerini and take the train from there. Taxis are to be found in abundance. Katerini Katerini ( Greek : Κατερίνη , Kateríni , pronounced [kateˈrini] )
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#1732766181364912-429: Is at a distance of 33.4 km from the city's center. The origin of the name is obscure. Since the 13th century, travellers as well as maps record the existence of a settlement called Hatera ( Ἅτηρα ), which may have been the origin of the modern name. Thus Felix Beaujour recorded its name as "Katheri", while François Pouqueville gives the name of the settlement as "Kateri Hatera". According to another theory,
988-650: Is provided by the KTEL Pieria station (Pieria intercity (coach) bus terminal) for intercity buses located in Katerini. The local bus lines between Katerini and its nearby settlements are served by the urban buses of the KTEL Katerini, which has lines towards Ano Agios Ioannis , Aronas , Dion , Moschochori , Olympiaki Akti , Paralia , Palaio Keramidi , Neo Nosokomeio (New General Hospital of Katerini), Nea Trapezounta , Vrontou . These routes serve all
1064-472: Is provided by the KTEL Pieria station (Pieria intercity (coach) bus terminal) for intercity buses located in Katerini. The local bus lines between Katerini and its nearby settlements are served by the urban buses of the KTEL Katerini, which has lines towards Ano Agios Ioannis , Aronas , Dion , Moschochori , Olympiaki Akti , Paralia , Palaio Keramidi , Neo Nosokomeio (New General Hospital of Katerini), Nea Trapezounta , Vrontou . These routes serve all
1140-625: Is provided here for visitors of Mount Olympus National Park. The Information Center informs their visitors about the geology, archaeological sites, mythology, monasteries, plants, animals and other subjects affecting Mount Olympus. Alexandrion (Litochoro) Located beside the highway (GR-1/E75), the Alexandreion is an impressive monument-building devoted to Alexander the Great . Visitors will get informed about his life and his military campaign. The Nautical Museum At Agios Nikolaou 15, on
1216-573: Is served by Intercity, Proastiakos (Suburban Railway) and local trains on the main Athens-Thessaloniki railway line and there is a comprehensive regional and national bus service with its hub in the city. A popular tourist destination in northern Greece, Katerini is close to the sea (7 km) and to several archaeological sites of great interest such as the ancient city of Dion (5th century BC, 17 km away), ancient Leivithra (27 km away), ancient Pydna (16 km away) and
1292-529: Is subdivided into 6 municipal units, each of which is divided into municipal communities. Katerini has a humid subtropical climate that is characterised by warm to hot, dry summers and cool and more humid winters ( Köppen climate classification : Cfa ). Katerini is located near several villages which are renowned for their high quality products, specifically kiwis, wines, cherries, strawberries, apples, olives, olive oil, truffle oil , truffles, mushrooms, grapes, mineral water , herbs with
1368-669: Is taking place. This implementation is with collaboration with the International Hellenic University . The municipality participates in the European program "LIFE-IP AdaptInGR – Boosting the implementation of adaptation policy across Greece" (2019–2026) for the adaptation to the effects of climate change, led by the Ministry of Environment and Energy . The following organizations are based in Katerini:
1444-414: Is taking place. This implementation is with collaboration with the International Hellenic University . The municipality participates in the European program "LIFE-IP AdaptInGR – Boosting the implementation of adaptation policy across Greece" (2019–2026) for the adaptation to the effects of climate change, led by the Ministry of Environment and Energy . The following organizations are based in Katerini:
1520-642: Is the area in Greece where kiwis were first cultivated in 1973 at the initiative of Tasos Michos who was application agronomist at the Pieria Directorate of Agriculture. The Aktinidio Pierias is cultivated in Pieria and is a part of the Hayward kiwi variety. It is registered as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product with the awarding of certification on 22 November 2002. Katerini
1596-413: Is the area in Greece where kiwis were first cultivated in 1973 at the initiative of Tasos Michos who was application agronomist at the Pieria Directorate of Agriculture. The Aktinidio Pierias is cultivated in Pieria and is a part of the Hayward kiwi variety. It is registered as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product with the awarding of certification on 22 November 2002. Katerini
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#17327661813641672-565: The Castle of Platamon . The beaches of Kallithea , Korinos , Olympiaki Akti (or Katerinoskala ), Paralia (where the 3rd Port Authority Department of Skala Katerini is located), Peristasi are visited by both Greek and foreign tourists during the summer season. The base of Mount Olympus and the town of Litochoro , are at a distance of around 20 km from the center of Katerini. The ski center of Elatochori in Mount Pieria
1748-717: The Podolian cattle is at high risk of extinction, and is well known for its meat and milk. It is found now in the region of Thessaly . The cuisine of Katerini is Greece's Macedonian cuisine . Seafood comes mainly from the seaport of Paralia . Katerini is the administrative and economic center of Pieria . In 2022 it joined the EU Smart Tourism Destinations Project for smart tourism . The project aims to promote sustainable development practices and access to tourism and hospitality through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with
1824-567: The Podolian cattle is at high risk of extinction, and is well known for its meat and milk. It is found now in the region of Thessaly . The cuisine of Katerini is Greece's Macedonian cuisine . Seafood comes mainly from the seaport of Paralia . Katerini is the administrative and economic center of Pieria . In 2022 it joined the EU Smart Tourism Destinations Project for smart tourism . The project aims to promote sustainable development practices and access to tourism and hospitality through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with
1900-553: The Thermaic Gulf and extending from Leptokarya in the south to Gritsa in the north. The E75 highway passes through the area of Plaka to the south of Litochoro. The coast mainly consists of sandy beaches with seaside resorts as well as hotels, campsites, restaurants, and beach bars (which mostly operate during the summer season from June to September). In the area of Plaka there are private residences, luxurious villas, and cottages. North-east of Litochoro (North from Pláka)
1976-497: The 2021 census ). It is the second most populous urban area in the region of Macedonia after Thessaloniki . The close distance between the two cities (68 km), has been beneficial for Katerini's development over recent years. Katerini is accessible from the A1 / E75 Athens–Thessaloniki motorway (with the Katerini's South, East and North interchanges) and the A2 motorway to the north. It
2052-408: The 3rd Port Authority Department of Skala Katerini is located), Peristasi are visited by both Greek and foreign tourists during the summer season. The base of Mount Olympus and the town of Litochoro , are at a distance of around 20 km from the center of Katerini. The ski center of Elatochori in Mount Pieria is at a distance of 33.4 km from the city's center. The origin of
2128-698: The Aromanians formed a majority amongst the city's Christian population in the beginning of the 20th century. At the beginning of Giorgakis Olympios pedestrian street in the central Katerini district is located the bust statue of Giorgakis Olympios (1772–1821) who was an armatole and military commander during the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire . As of 2001, the Municipal Unit of Katerini (then Municipality of Katerini)
2204-456: The Aromanians formed a majority amongst the city's Christian population in the beginning of the 20th century. At the beginning of Giorgakis Olympios pedestrian street in the central Katerini district is located the bust statue of Giorgakis Olympios (1772–1821) who was an armatole and military commander during the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire . As of 2001, the Municipal Unit of Katerini (then Municipality of Katerini)
2280-608: The Axis Powers in World War II , Katerini went under Nazi German occupation on 14 April 1941, and was liberated on 26 October 1944. The Municipality of Katerini was formed in 2011 with the Kallikratis Programme administrative reform by the merger of the following 6 former municipalities, that became municipal units of the newly formed Municipality of Katerini. The municipality Katerini
2356-603: The Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Pieria, Dimitra Agricultural-Livestock-farming Association of Katerini, Sheep-Goat Farmers of Pieria Agricultural Cooperative of Prefecture of Pieria, Agios Modestos Sheep-Goat Farmers Association of Pieria, Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Pieria, Consortium of Agricultural Tobacco Cooperatives of Pieria, Pieria Hoteliers Association, Federation of Letting Rooms and Accommodations of Pieria , Imathia , Pella (OEDDPIP), Travel Agents Association of Pieria. Every year it operates
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2432-548: The Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Pieria, Dimitra Agricultural-Livestock-farming Association of Katerini, Sheep-Goat Farmers of Pieria Agricultural Cooperative of Prefecture of Pieria, Agios Modestos Sheep-Goat Farmers Association of Pieria, Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Pieria, Consortium of Agricultural Tobacco Cooperatives of Pieria, Pieria Hoteliers Association, Federation of Letting Rooms and Accommodations of Pieria , Imathia , Pella (OEDDPIP), Travel Agents Association of Pieria. Every year it operates
2508-849: The Evaggelika district of the city of Katerini. Other Protestant denominations, that have a church within the city, are the Free Apostolic Church of Pentecost, the Greek Apostolic Church of Pentecost and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Protestant community is fully integrated in the life of the city, but in the past there were tensions between the Evangelical community and the Greek Orthodox majority. These tensions led to
2584-435: The Evaggelika district of the city of Katerini. Other Protestant denominations, that have a church within the city, are the Free Apostolic Church of Pentecost, the Greek Apostolic Church of Pentecost and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Protestant community is fully integrated in the life of the city, but in the past there were tensions between the Evangelical community and the Greek Orthodox majority. These tensions led to
2660-722: The Fest of Honey for honey and bee products is held at the Municipal Park of Katerini, organized by the Agios Filaretos o Eleimon Bee-keeping Association of Pieria, under the auspices of the Municipality of Katerini. The Municipality of Katerini, in collaboration with the Zeus Athletic Cultural Club of Pieria's Runners, organizes every year the "Run for Katerini" 8 km road race, part of
2736-400: The Fest of Honey for honey and bee products is held at the Municipal Park of Katerini, organized by the Agios Filaretos o Eleimon Bee-keeping Association of Pieria, under the auspices of the Municipality of Katerini. The Municipality of Katerini, in collaboration with the Zeus Athletic Cultural Club of Pieria's Runners, organizes every year the "Run for Katerini" 8 km road race, part of
2812-605: The Greece on 16 October 1912, during the First Balkan War . It has been part of Greece since then. Refugees from the Greek genocide settled in Katerini. With the population exchange between Greece and Turkey in 1923 the city's Muslims were expelled, while Greek refugees from Eastern Thrace and Greek Evangelicals from Asia Minor took their place, almost doubling the city's population from 5,540 in 1920 to 10,138 in 1928. During Axis Occupation of Greece by
2888-563: The Greek 7th Infantry Division from the Ottoman rule and annexed to the Greece on 16 October 1912, during the First Balkan War . It has been part of Greece since then. Refugees from the Greek genocide settled in Katerini. With the population exchange between Greece and Turkey in 1923 the city's Muslims were expelled, while Greek refugees from Eastern Thrace and Greek Evangelicals from Asia Minor took their place, almost doubling
2964-648: The Metropolis of Kitros, Katerini and Platamon in the Prosilio settlement. Katerini is represented by two football teams in the national leagues ; Pierikos , has its home stadium named 1st Municipal Athletic Center of Katerini , a club currently playing in the Gamma Ethniki (Third National) category, and the women's football club of Pierides Muses, playing in the Women's Gamma Ethniki category. Katerini
3040-420: The Metropolis of Kitros, Katerini and Platamon in the Prosilio settlement. Katerini is represented by two football teams in the national leagues ; Pierikos , has its home stadium named 1st Municipal Athletic Center of Katerini , a club currently playing in the Gamma Ethniki (Third National) category, and the women's football club of Pierides Muses, playing in the Women's Gamma Ethniki category. Katerini
3116-614: The Municipality of Katerini is housed in the premises of the former General Hospital of Katerini and provides primary health care services to the vulnerable social groups that has been equipped and funding from a Migrant and Refugee Fund (MRF) grant received through the Council of Europe Development Bank . The social welfare program "Help at Home" operates by Municipality of Katerini supports vulnerable, elderly and people with disabilities who are unable to support themselves and are in need of help at home. In 2020, Municipality of Katerini acquired
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3192-560: The Municipality of Katerini is housed in the premises of the former General Hospital of Katerini and provides primary health care services to the vulnerable social groups that has been equipped and funding from a Migrant and Refugee Fund (MRF) grant received through the Council of Europe Development Bank . The social welfare program "Help at Home" operates by Municipality of Katerini supports vulnerable, elderly and people with disabilities who are unable to support themselves and are in need of help at home. In 2020, Municipality of Katerini acquired
3268-676: The Trade-Craft Exhibition Activity of Pieria & Central Makedonia (EBEP-KM), and the open-air market and traditional Greek festival Emporopanigyri known as Panigyri in August-September, taking place at the exhibition area of the Municipality of Katerini in the Andromachi settlement. The Park Festival is held at the Municipal Park of Katerini in April with street food and fun activities. In October,
3344-412: The Trade-Craft Exhibition Activity of Pieria & Central Makedonia (EBEP-KM), and the open-air market and traditional Greek festival Emporopanigyri known as Panigyri in August-September, taking place at the exhibition area of the Municipality of Katerini in the Andromachi settlement. The Park Festival is held at the Municipal Park of Katerini in April with street food and fun activities. In October,
3420-573: The area with the Elatochori ski resort. Katerini is surrounded by ancient archaeological sites as Dion , Leivithra , Pydna , Louloudies and Platamon Castle . Mount Olympus is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designated in 1981. Olympus National Woodland Park (one of the National parks of Greece ) is popular for visits and sports. The National Health System (ESY) in Katerini has the: The Municipal Social Care Center of Katerini of
3496-460: The area with the Elatochori ski resort. Katerini is surrounded by ancient archaeological sites as Dion , Leivithra , Pydna , Louloudies and Platamon Castle . Mount Olympus is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designated in 1981. Olympus National Woodland Park (one of the National parks of Greece ) is popular for visits and sports. The National Health System (ESY) in Katerini has the: The Municipal Social Care Center of Katerini of
3572-743: The arson of the Evangelical Church of Katerini from a Greek Orthodox mob in March 1930. From 2006 to 2016 was operating the Second Chance Seminary School of Katerini of the Ministry of Education, that was suspended its operation since the academic year 2016–2017, which was a two years public ecclesiastical lifelong learning education boarding school housed in the Ecclesiastical Guesthouse of
3648-403: The arson of the Evangelical Church of Katerini from a Greek Orthodox mob in March 1930. From 2006 to 2016 was operating the Second Chance Seminary School of Katerini of the Ministry of Education, that was suspended its operation since the academic year 2016–2017, which was a two years public ecclesiastical lifelong learning education boarding school housed in the Ecclesiastical Guesthouse of
3724-474: The city derives its name from the small chapel dedicated to Saint Catherine (Greek: Αγία Αικατερίνη , Agia Aikaterini) to the east of the city, dating to at least the early 19th century. The latter hypothesis influenced official usage in Greek, where the city is found as "Aikaterini" (Greek: Αικατερίνη ) or "Agia Aikaterini" (Greek: Αγία Αικατερίνη ) until the early 20th century, when the vernacular name Katerini (Greek: Κατερίνη ) prevailed. According to
3800-475: The city had four to five thousand inhabitants, mostly Greeks. In 1806, William Martin Leake recorded 100 hearths, while four years later Daniel recorded 140. For the remainder of the 19th century, the number of homes remained steady at about 300, with a population in 1900 of 2,070 Orthodox Christians and 600 Muslims . The city was liberated by the Greek 7th Infantry Division from the Ottoman rule and annexed to
3876-625: The city is connected directly with Larissa and Thessaloniki via the Thessaloniki Suburban Railway (Proastiakos) suburban electric train. It is also connected with Athens and all the intermediate stations by Intercity train routes. Katerini is home to a significant Aromanian population that exceeds 3,000 people. Aromanians of Katerini mainly descend from nearby Aromanian settlements of Livadi and Kokkinopilos , and in lesser numbers from Samarina , Moscopole , Avdella , Perivoli and Smixi . According to some sources
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#17327661813643952-542: The city is connected directly with Larissa and Thessaloniki via the Thessaloniki Suburban Railway (Proastiakos) suburban electric train. It is also connected with Athens and all the intermediate stations by Intercity train routes. Katerini is home to a significant Aromanian population that exceeds 3,000 people. Aromanians of Katerini mainly descend from nearby Aromanian settlements of Livadi and Kokkinopilos , and in lesser numbers from Samarina , Moscopole , Avdella , Perivoli and Smixi . According to some sources
4028-438: The city's population from 5,540 in 1920 to 10,138 in 1928. During Axis Occupation of Greece by the Axis Powers in World War II , Katerini went under Nazi German occupation on 14 April 1941, and was liberated on 26 October 1944. The Municipality of Katerini was formed in 2011 with the Kallikratis Programme administrative reform by the merger of the following 6 former municipalities, that became municipal units of
4104-425: The city. A popular tourist destination in northern Greece, Katerini is close to the sea (7 km) and to several archaeological sites of great interest such as the ancient city of Dion (5th century BC, 17 km away), ancient Leivithra (27 km away), ancient Pydna (16 km away) and the Castle of Platamon . The beaches of Kallithea , Korinos , Olympiaki Akti (or Katerinoskala ), Paralia (where
4180-482: The coastal area continues, known by the name Gritsa or Limenas Litochorou extending from Pláka in the south to the community of Variko in the north. Sandy beaches can be also found here but the tourist facilities are much less than Pláka's. Yet here are some cottages and a luxury hotel (Dion resort). Gritsa is also the port of Litochoro, even though its capacity is restricted. Since the 1960s Litochoro has been served by an interchange with GR-1 / E75 to its east. In
4256-549: The collaboration of other EU selected destinations. Katerini has received a gold award of Circular Economy and a silver award of Environmental Excellence to Local Authorities at the Environmental Awards 2022 at Hellenic Foundation for Culture on 28 September 2022. It is the first municipality in Greece in which the pilot implementation of the SMARTREC Platform for the recycling of cooking oil
4332-409: The collaboration of other EU selected destinations. Katerini has received a gold award of Circular Economy and a silver award of Environmental Excellence to Local Authorities at the Environmental Awards 2022 at Hellenic Foundation for Culture on 28 September 2022. It is the first municipality in Greece in which the pilot implementation of the SMARTREC Platform for the recycling of cooking oil
4408-407: The east of the city, dating to at least the early 19th century. The latter hypothesis influenced official usage in Greek, where the city is found as "Aikaterini" (Greek: Αικατερίνη ) or "Agia Aikaterini" (Greek: Αγία Αικατερίνη ) until the early 20th century, when the vernacular name Katerini (Greek: Κατερίνη ) prevailed. According to the reports of travellers, at the turn of the 19th century,
4484-485: The events celebrating the liberation of Katerini on 16 October 1912. Katerini lies in the middle of a plain and is thus an agricultural city. 26,775 people were employed in agriculture in Pieria as of 2000. There is cultivation of tobacco in the region and a lot of people spend considerable resources for its development and for exports of the product. The Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Pieria has 9,000 members, of which 2,000 grow tobacco. Katerini - and Pieria -
4560-485: The events celebrating the liberation of Katerini on 16 October 1912. Katerini lies in the middle of a plain and is thus an agricultural city. 26,775 people were employed in agriculture in Pieria as of 2000. There is cultivation of tobacco in the region and a lot of people spend considerable resources for its development and for exports of the product. The Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Pieria has 9,000 members, of which 2,000 grow tobacco. Katerini - and Pieria -
4636-464: The final blow from German troops in April 1943. The new Monastery Agios Dionysios After the old monastery was destroyed, the monks moved to the Metochion three kilometers outside of the village and made the place their new monastery. An extended coastal area known as Pláka or Pláka Litochorou (Πλάκα Λιτοχώρου) is located east of the town of Litochoro, spreading from the foot of Olympus to
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#17327661813644712-596: The first floor, resides the Nautical Museum of Litochoro . Rather unknown, the village has a long maritime history to tell. The old Monastery Agios Dionysios At an altitude of 850 m, beside the Enipeas gorge, Saint Dionysios built a monastery. Founded 1542, its name was Agia Triada, what means Holy Trinity, later changed to the name of the Saint. Plundered and burned several times in its history, it received
4788-490: The mid-1990s, parts of the Greek national road from Athens to Thessaloniki were upgraded to motorway standard. Litochoro is on the Northern stretch of this 6 lane dual carriageway, 90 km from Thessaloniki. Its nearest beach is 5 km to the east. There is a regular bus service to Katerini and a local train service (one train approximately every two hours in each direction) to Thessaloniki and Larissa , where there
4864-461: The most well-known being the Greek mountain tea locally in Pieria known as "Tea of Olympus", honey and honey products ( propolis , royal jelly , beeswax ointment, bee pollen ), dairy products ( milk , butter , kefir , yogurt ), cheese ( feta , kasseri , manouri , anthotyros , kefalotyri , mizithra ), chickens (meat, eggs), black pigs (meat, cured meat, sausages). Katerini Steppe Cattle originate from Katerini. This breed belonging to
4940-461: The most well-known being the Greek mountain tea locally in Pieria known as "Tea of Olympus", honey and honey products ( propolis , royal jelly , beeswax ointment, bee pollen ), dairy products ( milk , butter , kefir , yogurt ), cheese ( feta , kasseri , manouri , anthotyros , kefalotyri , mizithra ), chickens (meat, eggs), black pigs (meat, cured meat, sausages). Katerini Steppe Cattle originate from Katerini. This breed belonging to
5016-479: The name is obscure. Since the 13th century, travellers as well as maps record the existence of a settlement called Hatera ( Ἅτηρα ), which may have been the origin of the modern name. Thus Felix Beaujour recorded its name as "Katheri", while François Pouqueville gives the name of the settlement as "Kateri Hatera". According to another theory, the city derives its name from the small chapel dedicated to Saint Catherine (Greek: Αγία Αικατερίνη , Agia Aikaterini) to
5092-610: The newly formed Municipality of Katerini. The municipality Katerini is subdivided into 6 municipal units, each of which is divided into municipal communities. Katerini has a humid subtropical climate that is characterised by warm to hot, dry summers and cool and more humid winters ( Köppen climate classification : Cfa ). Katerini is located near several villages which are renowned for their high quality products, specifically kiwis, wines, cherries, strawberries, apples, olives, olive oil, truffle oil , truffles, mushrooms, grapes, mineral water , herbs with
5168-568: The north. Leivithra with its acropolis and the Leivithra Park is about 9 km to the south. The municipal unit has an area of 169.632 km. Pine, cedar and fir trees of the forests of Mount Olympus lie to the southwest and northwest. Much of the land around Litochoro, in particular to the South, remains uncultivated. Farmland is predominant to the North. Litochoro has several restaurants and cafeterias. Litochoro has schools , banks ,
5244-412: The reports of travellers, at the turn of the 19th century, the city had four to five thousand inhabitants, mostly Greeks. In 1806, William Martin Leake recorded 100 hearths, while four years later Daniel recorded 140. For the remainder of the 19th century, the number of homes remained steady at about 300, with a population in 1900 of 2,070 Orthodox Christians and 600 Muslims . The city was liberated by
5320-454: The settlements of Pieria that are not served by the urban buses of KTEL Katerini. There are also privately held international bus routes that connect Katerini with several cities in Albania and Bulgaria . Katerini Railway Station is located just outside the city center. The main line of the Greek railway system that connects Athens with Thessaloniki passes through Katerini. As a result,
5396-400: The settlements of Pieria that are not served by the urban buses of KTEL Katerini. There are also privately held international bus routes that connect Katerini with several cities in Albania and Bulgaria . Katerini Railway Station is located just outside the city center. The main line of the Greek railway system that connects Athens with Thessaloniki passes through Katerini. As a result,
5472-553: The settlements that lie between Katerini and the aforementioned final destinations. Katerini is served by the A1 motorway and National Road 1 that run north-south from Evzonoi to Athens . The connection between Katerini and Elassona is served by National Road 13 . Single carriageways run from Katerini to every settlement of the Pieria . Intercity bus routes delivered by the KTEL Pieria, connect Katerini directly with Athens, Thessaloniki , Elassona , Alexandreia and all
5548-501: The settlements that lie between Katerini and the aforementioned final destinations. Katerini is served by the A1 motorway and National Road 1 that run north-south from Evzonoi to Athens . The connection between Katerini and Elassona is served by National Road 13 . Single carriageways run from Katerini to every settlement of the Pieria . Intercity bus routes delivered by the KTEL Pieria, connect Katerini directly with Athens, Thessaloniki , Elassona , Alexandreia and all
5624-460: The two cities (68 km), has been beneficial for Katerini's development over recent years. Katerini is accessible from the A1 / E75 Athens–Thessaloniki motorway (with the Katerini's South, East and North interchanges) and the A2 motorway to the north. It is served by Intercity, Proastiakos (Suburban Railway) and local trains on the main Athens-Thessaloniki railway line and there is a comprehensive regional and national bus service with its hub in
5700-509: Was home to 2,794 foreign nationals (4.9% of the total population). Among them the most populous ethnic group was Albanians (2.5%) followed by Georgians (0.5%), Russians (0.4%) and Bulgarians (0.3%). A large Greek community of the Katerini diaspora is particularly located in Boston , Massachusetts. The Metropolis of Kitros, Katerini and Platamon , a part of the Church of Greece which
5776-405: Was home to 2,794 foreign nationals (4.9% of the total population). Among them the most populous ethnic group was Albanians (2.5%) followed by Georgians (0.5%), Russians (0.4%) and Bulgarians (0.3%). A large Greek community of the Katerini diaspora is particularly located in Boston , Massachusetts. The Metropolis of Kitros, Katerini and Platamon , a part of the Church of Greece which
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