Xyniae

#316 among destinations in Greece

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Xyniae or Xyniai was an ancient city in Achaea Phthiotis, Ancient Thessaly, in Greece. In the Middle Ages, it was known as Ezeros. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°2'18"N, 22°16'8"E

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Thessaly and Central GreeceGreece

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Nearby attractions include: Lake Xynias.

1.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Xynias
50 min walk • Lake Xynias or Xyniada was a lake in Central Greece. The lake lay in a caldera of Mount Othrys, and measured approximately 5 km × 7 km, with a depth of 5 m. It was named after the nearby city of Xyniae. In the Middle Ages, it received the Slavic name Ezeros, after which the city was also renamed.