Sidirokastro, Serres

#307 among destinations in Greece

Town, Forts and castles

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Sidirokastro is a town and a former municipality in the Serres regional unit, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Sintiki, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It is built near the fertile valley of the river Strymonas, on the bank of the Krousovitis River. Sidirokastro is situated on the European route E79 and the main road from northern Greece to Bulgaria. It has a number of tourist sights, such as the medieval stone castle, Byzantine ruins, and natural spas. ()

Local name: Σιδηρόκαστρο Σερρών Coordinates: 41°14'1"N, 23°23'18"E

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Macedonia and ThraceGreece

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Sidirokastro, Serres – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Michalis Tsartsidis Folklore and History Museum, Rupel Pass.

~980 ftNE
Museum, Military museum
Michalis Tsartsidis Folklore and History Museum
5 min walk • The Michalis Tsartsidis Folklore and History Museum is a museum in Sidirokastro, Central Macedonia, Greece, 85 km from Thessaloniki and 25 km from Serres.
6 miNW
Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction
Rupel Pass
153 min walk • The Rupel Gorge or Rupel Pass is a steep river valley in the northern part of Central Macedonia, immediately south of the Greek-Bulgarian border. It was formed by the Strymon River, which stems from the Vitosha mountains and flows into the Aegean Sea.

Sidirokastro, Serres

Facts and practical information

Sidirokastro, Serres plan & book

Sidirokastro, Serres – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Michalis Tsartsidis Folklore and History Museum

Rupel Pass