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Sights

The region of ​​Olympiada has important sights of ancient Greek and religious tradition, as well as of rich natural beauty. Among the highlights are ancient Stageira, homeland of the philosopher Aristotle, the waterfalls of Varvara and the magnificent Aristotle Park. Ancient Akanthos and the Antiquities of Ouranoupolis stand out with their architecture, as well as the Neposi Castle and the Medieval Cemetery of Ierissos. Arnaia, one of the most beautiful villages in Greece, with its traditional stone houses and cobbled streets, is a jewel of mountainous Halkidiki. Of course, plenty of archaeological sites and churches surround the wider area such as the Monastery of Zygos, the Church of Saint Stefanos and of Prophet Elias of Arnaia, the Krouna Tower, the Tower of Prosforio and the grove of Saint Paraskevi.