Built on the coast of Thracian Sea, Alexandroupoli is the seat of the Prefecture of Evros, the biggest port and the most important transport interchange of Thrace. In the past, Alexandroupoli wasknown as Dedeagats and became an important town thanks to the economic evolutions of 19th century and the construction of a railway line linking Constantinople to Thessaloniki (1871) that marked a newperiod of economic prosperity. The street-plan of the urban area was designed in 1878 by Russian engineers, who accompanied their troops in Russian-Turkish War operations. The development of the towncontinued even under the subsequent Bulgarian occupation. In May 1920 the town was liberated by the Greek army. At first, it was named Neapoli and then Alexandroupoli to honor King Alexander.Alexandroupoli is located at 850 km NE of Athens and 343 km NE of Thessaloniki
On Foot - Alexandroupoli
The big lighthouse located on the beach, which is the symbol of the town. In servicesince 1880, it is 27 m high and can be seen from a distance of 23 miles.
The neoclassical building of Zarifeios Pedagogic Academy and the building of Leontarideios School.
The MunicipalPark.
The ruins of two mosques.
The old Town Hall exhibiting a small but interesting collection of antiquities.
The small church of Aghios Eleftherios.
The Ecclesiastical Museum of theHoly Diocese of Alexandroupolis exhibiting refugee heirlooms and artistic treasures from the area of Thrace (16th %u2013 20th century).
The Ethnological Museum of Thrace (housed in a restored buidating back to 1899), which exposes Angela Giannakidou%u2019s collection of exhibits dating back to the period between 17th and 20th century.
The Folklore %u2013 History Museum: It was establishedAntiquarians Association and hosts painting and photography exhibitions.
The Fauna and Flora Museum in %u201CGeorgios Vizyinos" Art and Culture Center with exhibits coming from Evros Delta.
Be- Prefecture of Evros
The Prefecture of Evros has few but very beautiful beaches, such as Aghia Paraskevi, a beach with amenities, and the ones of Makri and Dikella, which are located in splendidsurroundings combining beach and mountains with picturesque olive groves. A large cosmopolitan beach with amenities can be found at the western part of the town of Alexandroupoli, where the visitorscan find hotels and camping sites as well as many fishing taverns by the sea.
From the port of Alexandroupoli we can reach Samothraki, an island with beautiful and clean coasts, the mostdistinguished ones being Kipoi (SE) and Pachia Ammos (S). Furthermore, near Therma at the northern part of the island you will find two municipal camping sites: the first one is free camping in thenature and the other offers all kinds of amenities and comforts for the campers.