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Megalopoli (Greek: Μεγαλόπολη) is a town in the southwestern part of the regional unit of Arcadia, southern Greece. It is located in the same site as ancient Megalopolis (Μεγαλόπολις). When it was founded in 371 BC, it was the first large urbanization in rustic Arcadia. Its theater had a capacity of 20,000 visitors, making it one of the largest ancient Greek theaters. Megalopoli has several schools, shops, churches, hotels and other services. The population of Megalopoli in 2011 was 5,779 for the town proper.
Megalopolis Power - Timelapse
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TImelapse video made of photographs that I took in Megalopolis, Greece, featuring PPC Thermoelectric Power Plants, Units 1,2,3,4 and the under construction Combined Cycle Power Plant Unit 5.
Megalopoli (Greek: Μεγαλόπολη) is a town in the southwestern part of the regional unit of Arcadia,in southern Greece. It is located in the same site as ancient Megalopolis (Μεγαλόπολις). When it was founded in 371 BC, it was the first large urbanization in rustic Arcadia.(Wikipedia)
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St. Theodora church in Vasta Megalopolis, Arcadia, Greece
Saint Theodora of the book Guinness World Records. The church was built between 1050-1100 in honor of Martyr Theodora. Located near the village of Vasta Megalopolis in an idyllic wooded ravine with dense forest of enormous oaks. the church even though small in size impresses every visitor trying to justify the existence of the 17 towering trees on the roof without root trace at the bottom of the roof or inside the temple. Visiting Agia Theodora is a great trip on the same day from Athens. It is worth visiting the spot even as detour on the road to Kalamata.
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Αρχαία Ψηφιδωτά Μεγαλόπολης - Ancient Mosaics Megalopolis Arkadia
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Αρχαία Ψηφιδωτά Μεγαλόπολης
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Μεγαλόπολη Αρκαδίας
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ΑΓΙΑ ΘΕΟΔΩΡΑ Βάστα Αρκαδίας_Church of SAINT THEODORA in Vasta Megalopolis, Arcadia, Greece
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Church of SAINT THEODORA. Vasta Arcadia,Greece
The Brand Megalopolis Documentary 2012
A short documentary on how technology has branded our living spaces.
Ισαρι Μεγαλόπολης Αρκαδιας - Isari Megalopolis of Arcadia of Greece
Μια περιήγηση στο Χωριό Ισαρι Μεγαλόπολης Αρκαδιας - A tour in the Village Isari of Megalopolis of Arcadia
Junior World Motocross Championship 2020 - Greece - Megalopolis
Description in English follows at the end of description in Greece
Πληροφορίες - more Info: juniormx2020.gr
Το αθλητικό σωματείο «ΑΡΗΣ», μαζί με την ΑΛΜΑ Μεγαλόπολης, έχουν την χαρά να ανακοινώσουν την διοργάνωση του Παγκοσμίου Πρωταθλήματος Junior Motocross (ΜΧ) του 2020 στον πλέον καταξιωμένο αγωνιστικό χώρο της Ελλάδας, στην πίστα της Μεγαλόπολης!
Στο κέντρο μιας ιστορικής αλλά και πανέμορφης περιοχής, της Πελοποννήσου, η πίστα της Μεγαλόπολης η οποία φέτος γιορτάζει τα 25 χρόνιας, θα φιλοξενήσει τον πλέον αναπτυξιακό διεθνή θεσμό, μια νενική μοτοαθλητική Ολυμπιάδα.
To Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα Junior Motocross διοργανώνεται σε έναν μόνο αγώνα κάθε χρόνο, σε περίοδο καλοκαιρινών διακοπών (μέσα Ιουλίου – τέλη Αυγούστου) για να διευκολύνεται η προσέλευση νεαρών αθλητών από όλο τον κόσμο! Σε ένα αγώνα ο οποίος αποκτά έτσι ιδιαίτερη αίγλη αφού, εκτός του διαγωνισμού των νεαρών αθλητών, σε ατομικό επίπεδο, αγωνίζονται και οι χώρες των αθλητών μέσω των οργανωμένων νεανικών Εθνικών Ομάδων τους (Junior Motocross of Nations)!
Στο Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα Junior Motocross μετέχουν αθλητές ηλικίας 10-17 ετών, σε 3 ηλικιακές κατηγορίες (10-12, 12-14, 13-17 ετών) και την αναπτυξιακή πορεία του θεσμού αποδεικνύει το γεγονός ότι τα 2 προηγούμενα έτη, συμμετείχαν περισσότεροι από 100 αθλητές από 20+ χώρες κάθε χρονιά, αριθμός που προβλέπεται να αυξηθεί τα επόμενα χρόνια. Με αυτά τα δεδομένα, η προβολή του θεσμού και αντίστοιχα το ενδιαφέρον του κοινού, αυξάνεται όλο και περισσότερο και μάλιστα διατηρεί αυτή την αυξητική τάση.
Σημαντικός αρωγός και συμπαραστάτης της προσπάθειάς μας η Περιφέρεια Πελοποννήσου η οποία, με αρχηγό τον αποφασιστικό Περιφερειάρχη Πελοποννήσου, έκανε ότι ήταν δυνατόν για να είμαστε πλέον έτοιμοι να προχωρήσουμε. Να προχωρήσουμε με άνεση χρόνου, να δώσουμε προσοχή σε κάθε μικρή ή μεγάλη λεπτομέρεια ώστε να πετύχουμε τον στόχο μας ο οποίος είναι η ανάπτυξη του μοτοαθλητισμού στην Ελλάδα και παράλληλα η προβολή της χώρας μας. Ιδιαίτερα στην περίπτωση του Παγκ. Πρωταθλήματος Junior ΜΧ στην Μεγαλόπολη, το γεγονός ότι στην χώρα μας θα έρθουν παιδιά και έφηβοι από όλα τα σημεία του ορίζοντα, παιδιά και έφηβοι που ίσως να μην έχουν ακούσει ακόμα για την Ελλάδα, την ιστορία της και την ομορφιά της, δίνει μια ιδιαίτερη, μοναδική, σημασία στην εκδήλωση αυτή. Αν δε σκεφτεί κανείς ότι τα παιδιά/έφηβοι θα συνοδεύονται από τις οικογένειές τους και μάλιστα σε περίοδο καλοκαιρινών διακοπών, πολλαπλασιάζει και διευρύνει την αξία της εκδήλωσης.
The MXJunior 2020 event will head to Greece and the former Motocross World Championship venue of Megalopolis. Organized by the Aris AC together with ALMA Megalopolis and full support from Region of Peloponnisos, the event will mark the return of a world caliber event for the first time after 1998-99 250 MXGPs and since the 2010 MX3 World Championship and the 2011 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship made stops in the ancient city at the PPC-MINES MEGALOPOLIS CIRCUIT.
Macedonia vs City States at the Battle in Chaeronea - Documentary
The quest for the Macedonian Empire started with the military conquest on the City States at the battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC.
Macedonia was never Greek!
WFGD megalopolis SES Unit III vid 1
WFGD megalopolis SES Unit III video
Arcadia top traditional villages & attractions Vitina Stemnitsa Dimitsana | Greece guide
The villages of Arcadia offer unique moments of relaxation, revitalization, physical and mental well-being. Staying in one of the elegant traditional guesthouses is a unique experience, while the delicious flavors of the local cuisine will delight you!
Arcadia. How much beauty can a place hide? Once, this land was part of the Kingdom of Agamemnon, Leonidas of Sparta, and the Byzantine Emperors. The hidden secrets of nature resonate with ancient melodies and forgotten lyrics. And every visitor gets mesmerized here, making a promise to return back soon... In this blessed land, made of brilliant light, stone, love and heroism!
Stemnitsa
This traditional settlement of Arcadia has 200 inhabitants and is 220 km south of Athens. It is built on Mount Mainalo at an altitude of 1080 m. The area was known since antiquity by the name Hypsous, while Stemnitsa means a wooded and shady place. In the revolution of 1821 it played a leading role. It served as the base of General Kolokotronis while it was the seat of the first Peloponnesian Senate. A walk in the colorful Stemnitsa will change your mood! Coffee shops and taverns, well-groomed yards, shops with delicious traditional products! In the main square you will relax before taking a stroll to Kastro with a panoramic view of a pure and truly unforgettable nature! Tower houses, cobblestones sheltered by walnuts and cherry trees, fountains under the shade of age-old plane trees ... This is the magic of Stemnitsa! The Palamideika district, the uphill path to Mana Nero (water source of the village), Pera Meria, Aeraki, where you can enjoy a magnificent sunset towards the Ionian Sea and the Zoodochos Pigi Monastery are a few trekking options.
Vitina
Situated in a verdant area dominated by pine, fir and chestnut trees, Vitina is one of the most valued mountain resorts in the Peloponnese and in Greece overall. The permanent residents are 650 and it has been declared a traditional settlement. In ancient times, the goddess Demetra and Poseidon were worshiped here. St. Tryphon's church has been dominating the main square since 1846. Two traditional bakeries, coffee shops and restaurants are located around the square and worth a visit. Nuts and almonds, renowned local honey and cheese, handmade pasta and sweets are just some of the delicacies that the locals will offer you in their shops! Stroll through the narrow streets of Vitina, admire the mansions, the view from the hill and the details of such a special place! And one thing is certain: you will fill your lungs with fresh air, you will much enjoy food and drinks, and experience unforgettable moments of relaxation!
Main Attractions
State chateau of Vitina. 350 m from the main square
The Road of Love. A magical colorful path for lovers and not only...!
500 m from the center of the village
Vitina forest park. You have never seen such a forest park before! Visit it for a picnic, walking or jogging, relaxing or playing with the kids! 10 minutes walk from Vytina
Milaondas stream & Tselepis Mill. Just outside of Vitina, nature wears its brilliant “green dress” and invites you! Magnificent landscape, soothing sounds, unlimited rejuvenation energy ...
Dimitsana.
A historic village of Peloponnese with 350 inhabitants, at an altitude of 950 m. Built on a mountainous location, it offers magnificent views of the valley of Megalopolis and Taygetos. This heroic village offered great services during the Greek Revolution. It is a stone-built settlement with restored mansions of remarkable charm. Today Dimitsana rewards the visitor with its characteristic Arcadian hospitality. All the shops, taverns and cafes are so picturesque that will thrill you! Memories and colors, smells and nostalgia! A place of beauty ... A game of natural exploration, self discovery and inner pleasure.
Oreino Astros
The village is called Aghios Ioannis and is built on the slopes of Parnonas. Once it was the winter shelter of the inhabitants of Astros Kynouria. It is 30’ away from the sea by car and offers tranquility, excellent local cuisine and beautiful hotels. You may discover the neighboring villages of Ano Doliana, Agios Petros, Meligou and Malevi Monastery. Based on Aghios Ioannis you can take great hiking trails !. The air here is full of oregano and sage smells, surrounded by a unique picturesque landscape. The waterfalls of Lepida, 4 km from the village, are considered one of the most beautiful and yet unknown wonders of Peloponnesian nature. The bigger waterfall is 70 m high and the smaller one 45 m.
Activities in Arcadia
Rafting in Lousios river. Skiing in Mainalo mountain. Hiking in the woods. canyoning in the gorge and rapping on the waterfalls
Where to eat. Restaurants - cafe bar
Accommodation
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Hegemony Gold: Ep08 War for Megalopolis
Let's Play Hegemony Gold, Ancient Wars of Greece, by Longbow Games, is an excellent, but rather unknown, pausable Real Time strategy game. We're playing Sparta in the sandbox campaign on Normal difficulty. See the entire playlist here: Subscribe for more Hegemony and games like it:
GREECE, EXPLORING a historic and ANCIENT BYZANTINE CHURCH (island of SALAMINA)
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Salamis, is the largest Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, about 1 nautical mile off-coast from Piraeus and about 16 kilometres west of central Athens. The chief city, Salamina, lies in the west-facing core of the crescent on Salamis Bay, which opens into the Saronic Gulf.
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.
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Legends of Arcadia - Interview THE DUDE - Workaway Megalopolis, Greece
Αρχαία Γόρτυνα / Ancient Gortis Arcadia Greece
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Γόρτυνα Αρκαδίας
Από τη Βικιπαίδεια, την ελεύθερη εγκυκλοπαίδεια
Για την πόλη της Μακεδονίας, δείτε: Γόρτυνα Βοττιαίας.
Η Γόρτυνα ή Γόρτυς ήταν αρχαία πόλη των Αρκάδων στην δεξιά όχθη του Λούσιου ποταμού. Ερείπια της αρχαίας πόλης βρίσκονται σήμερα κοντά στο χωριό Ατσίχολο Αρκαδίας στο μέσο της διαδρομής από Καρύταινα προς Δημητσάνα[1]. Το 1941 έγιναν πρώτη φορά ανασκαφές από τη γαλλική αρχαιολογική σχολή των Αθηνών[1]. Οι έρευνες έδειξαν ότι ήταν πανάρχαια Αρκαδική πόλη που μετά την δημιουργία και εποικισμό της Μεγαλόπολης μειώθηκε αισθητά σε πληθυσμό αλλά συνέχισε να υπάρχει μέχρι τους πρώτους Βυζαντινούς χρόνους[1].
Σύμφωνα με την ελληνική μυθολογία η πόλη οικίστηκε και πήρε το όνομα της από τον Γόρτυνο, γιο του Στύμφηλου που την έκτισε δίπλα σε ποταμό που σε εκείνο το σημείο λέγεται Γορτύνιος[2]. Ο ποταμός ήταν Λούσιος που στην Γόρτυνα δεχόταν τα νερά των πηγών της περιοχής και τα νερά του ήταν παγωμένα πολύ[3][1]. Ο Παυσανίας την αναφέρει στις πόλεις που εποίκισαν την νέα πόλη, την Μεγαλόπολη [4]. Την εποχή που πέρασε από εκεί ο Παυσανίας την αναφέρει κώμη που σημαίνει ότι δεν εγκαταλείφθηκε εντελώς όπως οι περισσότερες πόλεις που εποίκησαν την Μεγαλόπολη αλλά συνέχισε να κατοικήται[5]. Σύγχρονες έρευνες δείχνουν ότι στην πόλη είχε εγκατασταθεί μακεδονική φρουρά και τείχη κτισμένα από τους Μακεδόνες[1].
Η πόλη συνδεόταν με την Μεγαλόπολη με δημόσιο δρόμο[6]. Σύμφωνα με τον Πλάτωνα η Γόρτυνα ίδρυσε και εποίκησε την Γόρτυνα στην Κρήτη[1][7]. Η Γόρτυνα είχε ναό του Ασκληπιού ε αγάλματα του Ασκληπιού και της Υγείας, επίσης είχε και ιαματικά λουτρά[1]. Ερείπια του Ασκληπιείου διασώζονται και σήμερα στον αρχαιολογικό χώρο[8].
Από το όνομα της πόλης η περιοχή σήμερα ονομάζεται Γορτυνία, Δήμος Γόρτυνος κτλ.[9]
Ancient Gortys[edit]
The ancient city Gortys was located in the valley of the river Lousios. It reputedly was founded by Gortys, son of Stymphalus, a legendary king of Arcadia. When Megalopolis was founded in the 4th century BC, many inhabitants moved to the new city, but Gortys was still inhabited in the 2nd century AD, a village belonging to Megalopolis then. Ancient Gortys was known for its Temple of Asclepius.[4] The ruins of Gortys have been excavated between 1940 and 1956. They are located near the road from Atsicholos to Elliniko. The remains of several fortifications, temples and baths have been found.[5]
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Peloponissos - Arcadia
The prefecture of Arkadia is located in the center of the Peloponnese, while its southeastern end reaches the sea. Arkadia is a scenic and versatile prefecture, with many amazing geological features, superb beaches, ancient and religious sites and a modern winter sports center.
During your visit to the prefecture of Arkadia, you can see the ancient cities of Tegea and Mantineia, the house of the Greek poet Kostas Kariotakis, the tower of Trikaliti and the cedar forest in Agios Petros, Herod Atticus Manor, the home of Greeces national hero Theodoros Kolokotronis in Libovisi, Vytina, Lousios River in Dimitsana, the 9th century church of Aghia Theodora in Isaris, the 13th century castle in Karytena, Ancient Heraia, the ancient city of Megalopolis and the Lovers Cave in Tyros Beach.
Arkadia first homed by Pelasgoys, that succeeded the Dorians. The Arcadians founded a lot of colonies, such as Pafo in Cyprus, Pergamon in the Asia Minor and Trapezoynta in Eyxeino Ponto. Its most important cities existed Tegea and Mantineia, the last one, however, suffered a lot of destructions, while found itself in side Athenians at the Peloponnesian war.
Epameinondas from Thebes leaded at 369 B.C. in the creation of Arcadian Federation despite the objections of Sparta. 243 B.C. Arkadia is included in Achaic Sympoliteia. At an early date, as result of Hellenic conflicts, the country under Roman conquest. The desolation of Arkadia at Roman years was absolute. The centuries that will follow are named Arcadian Middle Age. . [Fragkoi] conquer the region the 12th century and succeed by Ottomen in 1458.
Being in the centre of Peloponnese, the control of Arkadia at the Revolution of `of 21 was fundamental importance for its result. The Greek rebels accomplished they occupy Tripoli after siege of in September lasting several months 1821. The city suffered a lot of destructions at the duration of fight, with bigger this from the bombardment of [Impraim] All in 1827.