Veria, also known as the “Little Jerusalem” of northern Greece is located very close to Thessaloniki, on the foothills of mount Vermio with a unique view of the large Imathia plain. It is surrounded by the Pierian Mountains and river Aliakmonas which both add to the town’s special beauty.

A lively town with shops, cafés, and bars, Veria offers entertainment options that satisfy everyone’s liking, remaining, at the same time, a quiet town with scenic neighbourhoods, old mansions, cobbled streets, and Byzantine churches. It’s a setting that transports the visitor back in time.

A sweet town, known for its ravani (traditional syrupy cake) whose smell and syrup brings to mind homemade traditional sweets prepared by grandmothers. Ravani has been around since the years of Ottoman rule and has survived to this day, with the secret recipe passing from one generation to the next.

It’s worth visiting the Central Public Library, a true gem in the region, that was awarded the “Access to Knowledge Award 2010” by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It is fully renovated and equipped with all the necessary modern technology, as well as a rich book collection for all ages and interests.

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