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The Myth of Xanthippi

XANTHI (Town) MAKEDONIA EAST & THRACE
In the north part of the city you can find the remains of the wall of Xantheppe castle, which dates back to the Byzantine era. The Queen of Xanthi, Xantheppe, is rather a legendary person. A gallery starting from the castle ends to the old Town. According to the myth, Xantheppe was using this gallery to reach the old city, where she was taking her bath.