Location: Komotini
Top Things to do in Komotini
What to do and see in Komotini, Greece: The Best Places and Tips
Komotini (Greek: Κομοτηνή; Turkish: Gümülcine) is a city in the region of East Macedonia and Thrace, northeastern Greece. It is the capital of the Rhodope regional unit. It was the administrative centre of the Rhodope-Evros super-prefecture until its abolition in 2010, by the Kallikratis Plan. The city is home to the Democritus University of Thrace, founded in 1973. Komotini is home to a sizeable Turkish-speaking Muslim minority.
Restaurants in Komotini
1. Old Temenos, Eski Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By viaggatore2015 - Komotini, Greece
Eski Mosque of Komotini (Turkish: Eski Camii), translated as the Old Mosque is an Ottoman monument which according to Evliya Celebi dates from 1608/9 or 1677/78. Located in the center of Komotini, near Imaret of Komotini.
Its the biggest mosque in Komotini, renovated in 2011 and with a beuatiful interior decoration, in use for religius practise of the muslim minority of Komotini.
For visiting the mosque you must consult the responsible.
2. Greek Urban School of Nestoros Tsanaklis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
3. Ieros Mitropolitikos Naos Koimiseos tis Theotokou
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Paraskevas V - Komotini, Greece
This is the oldest church in the region, almost 150 years old, this is why it lies almost half meter under the current street level, because it was built during the Ottoman empire and anything Greek build those days should not be higher than the Turkish building, so it was build lower than the street level in order to keep the two floors and comply with the height regulation. Near the temple is a part of the byzantine wall, as it is across the street also.
4. Agia Paraskevi Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 47 reviews
5. Central Square (Eirinis Square)
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Lubomir S - Varna, Bulgaria
I liked the atmosphere with the Fountain, the bars and the old town street on the back of it with its arc of vines and small shops. Excellent for the Baklava lovers- we bought 1kg. various Baklava for 14euros. As well there are fantastic coffee shops with very authentic atmosphere.
6. Clock Tower
7. Domaine Kikones
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Domaine Kikones is a boutique winery situated in Thrace, Greece.
Reviewed By kmt-77 - Komotini, Greece
A wonderful domain very close to the city, well worth visiting. A family-run business which combines skills and a relaxed environment! The owners are very friendly and will spend time with anyone who cares to learn some of the secrets of wine. There is a...MoreThank you so much for your kind comments!!!
8. Jewish Monument of Komotini
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Christos F - Kalamata, Greece
It's next to the Central Square of Komotini. It's nothing more than a very big wall with a sword on it. When i came here i didn't know for what it represented.
It's a 5 min stop from your walk in the city center. You take 2 photos and that's it. Nothing more.
9. Mansion Staliou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
10. New Temenos (Yeni Mosque)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
There are several mosques in Komotini as I saw. Two of them are quite big: the Old Mosque and the New Mosque, which according to the plaques at both mosques, mentioning the year of construction, ist the oldest in town. Built in the year 1598, it is thus 23 years older than the 'Old Mosque'.
When visiting Komotini the Old Mosque was open, not so the New Mosque. The entrance is at a building with many windows, which must be a part of a mosque complex and not the mosque itself. Visible from the mosque is the minaret with one balcony (the Old Mosque has two balconies).
The New Mosque is in one of the prettier and pedestrianized areas of Komotini.
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