The history of the city of Edessa, one of the most important of ancient Greece, has been unceasing since its foundation until today. With natural riches and built on the Rock, due to its strategic position, it has many conquerors. However, despite the periods of conquest, with greater occupation of the Ottoman domination, it kept its national identity and its unparalleled natural beauty.
Edessa today is one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. The waterfalls, the historic center, with color from old Greece, the archaeological sites, the Assumption (Church of the 14 th century), remains of early Christian and Byzantine churches in the region of Longos City, the Yeni Mosque (the only a mosque that is kept unchanged), the Cannabourg (hemp processing plant for rope making) is some attraction for the numerous tourists visiting our city every day.
Despite its dense post-war construction, it remains beautiful and impressive. The waterfalls, the numerous canals which cross the city with small bridges, large parks (Kioupri, Waterfalls, Alexander, 25 th March), the tree-lined streets are elements that make it unique.
Today Edessa, the capital of the prefecture of Pella – the home of Alexander the Great – meets a great challenge in front of her. The challenge of seeking and claiming at the same time the role it has to play in the Single Europe, in Greece, in Macedonia. By participating in joint actions such as: The National River Cities Network, the World Heritage Cities Organization and the Energy Cities European Network of Cities , our city is trying day by day, year after year to grow with helping its human potential, its citizens, and its municipal actors, which make up the best possible guarantee for its future.
Do I have to wear a mask in transports – inside taxi or private hired vehicles – in Greece?
(2022 guidance on the use of face masks in Greece – Covid19 update)
TAXIS / PRIVATE TRANSFERS / MINIVANS / MINIBUSES / CITY BUSES
Our staff will wear a face covering inside the taxis and all private-hired cars for the duration of your journey. Our driver will use hand satinizer before and after any transaction or contact with your luggage etc. In Greece, it is the law that you must wear either a face covering or face mask even if you are vaccinated inside the taxis or private hired cars. Exemptions include people who have medical issues (trouble breathing, unability to wear a mask properly etc), children under the age of three (3) or you have any other legitamate reason not to – however please note that proof maybe requested by local authorities. Our drivers treat everyone with respect and compassion and understand if it is not immediately obvious that some people are not able to wear face covering for medical reasons.
AIRPORTS / AIRPLANES / TRAINS / INTERCITY BUSES:
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory.
SHIPS / FERRYBOATS
From Thursday 2nd of June 2022 and after Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory, but it is strongly reccomended.
Where do I have to wear mask in Greece?
(in use after 1st of June 2022 for summer/autumn period – Covid19 update)
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that:
– Masks are NOT mandatory anymore INDOORS. This means that you DON’T have to wear a facemask anymore, if you want to visit a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar, a shop, hotel or supermarket.
– You MUST wear a mask, if you visit the following places: public hospital, pharmacy, private clinic, doctor’s office, medical centre, retirement and nursing home. You must also wear a mask, when using public transportation (public bus, taxi, chauffeurred-driven vehicles etc)