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  1. Things to Do in Khalkis, Greece - Khalkis Attractions

    WEBThings to Do in Khalkis, Greece: See Tripadvisor's 6,126 traveler reviews and photos of Khalkis tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this …

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    • Chalcis | Ancient City, Euboea Island | Britannica

      WEBKhalkís. Chalcis, Euboea island, Greece. Chalcis, city and dímos (municipality) on the island of Euboea (Évvoia), periféreia (region) of …

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      Khalkis was one of the few Greek communities that lost only 22 out of 327 members. due to the protection given by fellow citizens, the National Resistance Fighters and by the Metropolitan Bishop Grigorios, who hid sacred objects belonging to the Synagogue inside the Metropolitan Church.
      Chalkida became part of the newborn Greek state after the Greek War of Independence. The modern town received an impetus in its export trade from the establishment of railway connection with Athens and its port Piraeus in 1904.
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      The city is served by a railway station and is the terminus for the Athens Suburban Railway to Athens. The Byzantine diocese of Chalkis was initially a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Corinth, but in the 9th century was transferred to the Metropolitan of Athens, remaining in the sway of the Patriarchate of Constantinople.
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      Bridge of Khalkis The place where the bridge is built, is the narrowest point of the channel, and the water current can reach the speed of 15km (9 miles) per hour! It is really interesting to watch the reversion of flow direction that happens about every 6 hours. The exact time of reversion is determined by the position of the moon. 3.