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Municipal Park of Naoussa
At the foot of mount Vermio, is Naoussa located, at an altitude of 330 m. from the sea. To the west, the city skyline is described by lush mountains and hills, while to the east, this basic level is interrupted abruptly by a sharp degradation of the ground, which creates a real "balcony". A large part of this "balcony" is occupied by the Municipal Park of Naoussa. It is an area of about 30 hectares.
Municipal Park of Naoussa
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Municipal Park of Naoussa
General information
Some highlights about the Municipal Park of Naoussa, in Naoussa (Greece)
Awards
Landscape of Special Natural Beauty
Type of historic garden
Public Parks
Size
30 ha.
Location
30 Dimitriou Vlachou, 59200 Naoussa
Imathia, Greece
Coordinates: 40.630692, 22.072993
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Timetables
Open 24h
Tickets
Free
Contact information
Web: naoussa.gr
Email: nikbabos@gmail.com
Phone: 0030 233 202 1829
Municipal Park of Naoussa
Natural environment
There are Planε trees the age of which is unknown (over 600 years old). The first plantings took place in 1925-30 and concerned pines, plane trees and boxwoods (Buxus sempervirens). Some plane trees are of unknown age and are associated with local legends of Naoussa during the Turkish occupation.
More specifically, the Municipal Park of Naoussa has an important value in terms of gardening, but also in terms of compatible, to the local special area, its uses and actions, i.e. Also to the way of life within this space. The form and all these uses and actions, constitute the spirit of the place.
Genius loci
The place-environment is in constant and eternal dialogue with life existence, which is the international term genius loci. A place also has its spirit and its authentic character.
The perennial trees of Plane and the evergreen Pines are predominant, while the other species (evergreen and deciduous) are few. Regarding shrubs, the largest quantities are in the form of clusters and are mainly Ligustrum (Ligustrum japonicum) and Viburnum (Viburnum tinus).
- 25 species of tree
- 63 species of shrubs
- 25 species of flowers
Municipal Park of Naoussa
Historical background
On 1795 was the first decision to build a wall at the area where the balcony of the Park exists. On 1822 the wall as well as the hole city of Naoussa were totally destroyed. The wall was reconstructed. On 1890-1891 and a relatively flat surface was the base for the first thoughts of designing a Park. On 1932-1937 the recreation area (Park) and the entertainment building with the name “Kioski” have been constructed.
On 1959-1960 the Park is designed by landscape architect Mr Vasilios Palaskas and is maintained mostly the same until today. Ever since there have been many cultural events (international folklore festival of CIOF, music concerts , etc.) and other recreational activities, taken place in the Park.
One of the most important historic places of Greec
The Park is one of the most important historic places of the city of Naoussa and the hole country. There is a Plain tree where 1432 citizens of Naoussa were slaughtered on 1822 (later recognised as martyrs by the Greek Church).
There are busts of local heroes in special corners. The main architectural components (Springs, fountain, bridges, stone-brick paving, etc.) were constructed with natural elements (stone, wood) of the region of Naoussa.
Municipal Park of Naoussa
Description
At the foot of mount Vermio, is Naoussa located, at an altitude of 330 m. from the sea. To the west, the city skyline is described by lush mountains and hills, while to the east, this basic level is interrupted abruptly by a sharp degradation of the ground, which creates a real "balcony". A large part of this "balcony" is occupied by the Municipal Park of Naoussa. It is an area of about 30 acres.
In its current form and within the boundaries of the Park there are, among others:
Municipal open Theater,
The Municipal open Theater, built in the 1980s. It is fully integrated to the general configuration and equipment of the Municipal Park, with the least possible visible interventions , so as not to disturb the main character of the rest of the space.
Casino
The "Casino" building, as it has been established to be called, which is a cafeteria and restaurant. The building was designed by the famous Greek architect Georgios Kandylis and was built in 1940.
Municipal Green Service
The Municipal Green Service building on the south side of the Park. It has been reconstructed with materials and other elements that harmoniously combine their existence in the natural environment.
