Polygyros
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Polygyros is a town and municipality in Central Macedonia, Greece. It is the capital of Chalkidiki.
Polygyros from the east
Archaeological Museum of Polygyros
Polygyros town hall
View of a square
Gyros
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Gyros, sometimes anglicized as a gyro, is a Greek dish consisting of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, then sliced and served wrapped or stuffed in pita bread, along with other ingredients such as
Polygyros
…an ancient temple in the area. Also an old landowner, named Polyaros, offers a possible etymology. A further potential source could be from poly and gyros, referring to the residents' dietary habits. According to another possible etymology, the name derives from poly and gyros (round), possible due to the…
Gyros in Greece, with meat, onions, tomato, lettuce, fried potatoes, and tzatziki rolled in a pita
Lamb gyros being grilled
Gyros plate
Gyros preparation