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Sign in to saveChalcis (; Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: , ), also called Chalkida or Halkida (Modern Greek: , ), is the chief city of the island of Euboea in Greece, situated on the Euripus Strait at its narrowest point. The name is preserved from antiquity and is derived from the Greek χαλκός (copper, bronze), though there is no trace of any mines in the area. In the Late Middle Ages, it was known as Negropont(e), an Italian name that has also been applied to the entire island of Euboea.
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Chalcis is the main city on the Greek island of Euboea, located at the narrowest point of the Euripus Strait, with a name dating back to ancient times that likely refers to copper or bronze despite no historical evidence of mining in the area. During the Late Middle Ages, it was called Negroponte by Italians, a name that was sometimes used for the entire island of Euboea.
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Place details
- Locality
- Χαλκίδα
- Region
- Περιφέρεια Στερεάς Ελλάδας
- Country
- Ελλάς
- Population
- 59,125
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Article
25 sectionsContents
- History
- Ancient Greece
- Middle Ages and early Modern period
- The modern town
- Ecclesiastical history
- Greek bishopric
- Latin crusader bishopric
- Main sights
- Karababa Fortress
- Church of Saint Paraskevi
- Emir Zade Mosque
- Roman Aqueduct
- The bridges
- Museums
- Municipality
- Transportation
- Historical population
- Notable residents
- Sports teams
- Twin towns
- Geography
- Climate
- See also
- References
- Sources and external links
Chalcis (; Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: , ), also called Chalkida or Halkida (Modern Greek: , ), is the chief city of the island of Euboea in Greece, situated on the Euripus Strait at its narrowest point. The name is preserved from antiquity and is derived from the Greek χαλκός (copper, bronze), though there is no trace of any mines in the area. In the Late Middle Ages, it was known as Negropont(e), an Italian name that has also been applied to the entire island of Euboea.
== History ==