Makri, Evros
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Makri Μάκρη |
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Village harbour
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 Makri
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| Coordinates: 40°51′N 25°45′E / 40.850°N 25.750°ECoordinates: 40°51′N 25°45′E / 40.850°N 25.750°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Regional unit | Evros |
| Municipality | Alexandroupoli |
| Municipal unit | Alexandroupoli |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Rural | 924 |
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| • Population | 1,919 (2011) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | EB |
Makri (Greek: Μάκρη) is a village and a municipal district of the city of Alexandroupoli, Evros regional unit, Greece. In 2011 its population was 924 for the village, and 1,919 for the municipal district. It is situated on the Aegean Sea coast, 12 km west of downtown Alexandroupoli. Makri has an exit on the Egnatia Odos motorway, that passes north of the village.
Makri was ruled by the Ottoman Empire until the Balkan Wars of 1912 under the name Miri. It became a part of Bulgaria after 1912. In 1920 it became a part of Greece, and in 1941–1944 it was re-occupied by Bulgarian forces during the Axis Occupation of Greece.
View over Makri
View from nearby hill
Coastline
View of Samothraki from Makri
Beach in summer time
Beach in spring
Cyclops Cave
Ruins of Byzantine church
Stream that runs through the village
Church exterior
Church interior
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