Amfissa
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General Information
Other Name: Salona, District: Phocis, State: Continental Greece , Greece
Area: 0 -
Languages Spoken: Greek,French, Italian, and German
Long Distance Code: 22650
Importance: Landmarks include the Castle of Salona, also known as the Castle of Oria, where the ancient acropolis standed, the Archaeological Museum of Amfissa, the Annunciation Cathedral with its murals by Spyros Papaloukas.
Best Time to Visit: September to October and May-June
International Access: Connected to all the major cities of Greece.Description
Amfissa is a municipality and the capital town of the prefecture of Phocis, in Greece. It is also known as Salona which was the medieval name of the town. Amfissa sits on the northern edge of the farmlands of the Crissaean plain, and lies between two mountains; Giona to the west and Parnassus to the east. The town itself is surrounded by forest, and located south of Lamia, northwest of Livadeia and Delphi, 13 km north of the port of Itea, 30 km north of Desfina, northeast of Naupactus and east of Lidoriki. The town has access to GR-27, and the GR-48 links it to Lidoriki.Location
Amfissa sits on the northern edge of the farmlands of the Crissaean plain, and lies between two mountains; Giona to the west and Parnassus to the east.Climate
Mediterranean Climate