Travel guide for Messinia (Peloponnese, Greece)
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Messinia is a region of Greece that I really enjoy each time I visit. As a person who likes to wander, without staying in one place, I enjoy it very much, as it has many beautiful places to visit. Natural beauty, beautiful beaches, good food, and all of this just 250km from Athens.
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Patra (Patras) , beautiful city in Greece, Achaia , Western Peloponnese, ferry connections
Patra (often written Patras too) is the third largest urban conglomeration of Greece, (after Athens/Piraeus and Thessaloniki). It is the capital of the Prefecture of Achaia on the Peloponnese and the western gateway into the country, thanks to numerous ferry connections with Italy.
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The impressive Rio-Antirio bridge officially the Charilaos Trikoupis bridge after the statesman who first envisioned it, is the World's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridge. It crosses the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rion on the Peloponnese to Antirion on mainland Greece. You can walk across it for free. On the Patra side, there are the most popular strip of clubs and cafes along the water to visit. On the Antirio side, right next to the bridge are historical ruins that you can tour.
The new Archaeological Museum opened in July of 2009. The museum has startling architecture, including an entrance made of silver-hued titanium that itatue of Apollo in the Odeum. The Odeum of Patras was severely destroyed by successive invasions, wars and earthquakes. It was almost buried under the remains of other buildings and ground. It was in 1889, when the Odeum was found by accida Clauss winery, distinguished as one of the topmost tourist sites of the region.Its founder, Bavarian Gustav Clauss arrived in Patras in 1854 to work in a German company dealing with exportation of raisin. During an excursion, he visited this region that charmed him with its natural beauty. He bought a small vineyard just to produce some wine for self-consumption and he ended up to the establishment of this Castle-Winery that survives intact till he 20th century, are preserved the remains of St. Andrew the Apostle. These are located in a small chapel to the back right of the church as you face the front. The remains of his X-shaped cross are kept behind it. Although the present (substantial, but undistinguished) church was built after World War II, the mosaics give a vivid picture of old Patras. It's important to dress appropriately to visit the cathedral, a major pilgrimage shrine thanks to the presence of St. Andrew's skull in an ornate gold reliquary to the right of the altar. Visitors will find several pleasant cafes in the shaded park across from the cathedral.
The Castro, which offers a good view of the city. The castle of Patras was built in the second half of the 6th century A.D. on the ruins of the ancient Acropolis. In A.D. 805 the inhabitants of the city were besieged in the castle by the Slavs and Saracens and their victory, considered a miracle of the city's patron Saint Andrew, was important for repelling the barbarian invasions in Peloponnese. In the following centuries the castle, which remained continuously in use until the Second World War for the defense of the city, as well as an administrative and military centre, was captured by the Franks, Venetians, Palaiologoi and Turks. The castle consists of a triangular outer enclosure reinforced with towers and bastions, which was originally protected by a der travel up the vast staircase or take the short drive to the top. Once reaching the historic site, visitors have the ability to sit and enjoy the view over refreshments.
The Faro (Lighthouse) which is the symbol of the city. The lighthouse has a cafe underneath it with a large television where they broadcast mostly soccer games for people to come and watch while enjoying a beverage of their choice. There is a playground right outside of the cafe for children to play in. The cafe is next to the water, so one can sit next to the windows and enjoy the waves crashing against the wall.
The Turkish hot baths (Hammam) which are still in use.
Plateia Yioryiou (George Sq.). Sit at a cafe and take in the facades of the handsome neoclassical theater and banks on the square. Patras was burned by the Turks during the War of Independence and has been hit repeatedly by earthquakes. These buildings are among the few that remain from the 19th century, when the city was famous for its arcaded streets and neoclassical architecture. Patras boasts other attractive squares: Plateia Olga and Plateia 25 Martiou have cafes, restaurants, and shops
The Municipal Galery of Patras, founded in 1988 housed on the ground floor of the Municipal Library, beside the Old Town Hall, a location with many historical memories. The Municipal Galery of Patras boasts of one of the richest painting collections dedicated to Greek painters, outside Athens. Of special interest and precious value, are the works of the 19th ventury, by Greek painters like: Nikos Kounelakis, Andreas Kriezis, Ioannis Doukas and Georgios Samartzis, as well as the portraits of Greek prime ministers, originated from Patras, as: Demetrios Maximos, Demetrios Gounaris and Andreas Michalakopoulos.
A house in Greece for sale at a bargain price (Peloponnesus Sinania, Achaea)
For sale house of 128 square meters, in an excellent and quiet location in Kato City Egialias Confederacy meets and just 5km from the sea, constructed in 1994. The size of the plot is 915 square meters and there are over 15 large olive trees.
The house is fully furnished and includes:
A level: two bedrooms, bathroom, two warehouses,
B level: kitchen, living-dining room, WC
A and B level connected with internal staircase and also features large covered terraces with panoramic views, central heating, exterior parking for two cars.
Easy access by road from New Corinth National Road Patras (node Selinitika) and Old Corinth Patras highway, provincial road Selinitika - Verinou (turn right towards meets-Arravonitsas)
You can combine mountain and sea adventure and tranquility at this location where is the country home full of light and beauty!
Watch some photos in video and do not hesitate to contact us for any questions or clarifications.
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Дом в Греции на продажу по выгодной цене (Пелопоннес Sinania, Ахайя)
Продается дом в 128 квадратных метров, в отличном тихом месте в городе Като Egialias Конфедерации встречается и всего в 5 км от моря, построен в 1994 году.Размер участка составляет 915 квадратных метров и существует более 15 крупных оливковых деревьев.
Дом полностью меблирован и включает в себя:
Уровень: две спальни, ванная комната, два склада,
B уровне: кухня, гостиная-столовая, туалет
А и B уровень связан с внутренней лестницей, а также имеет большие крытые террасы с панорамным видом, центральное отопление, внешняя парковка для двух автомобилей.
Легкий доступ по дороге из Нового Коринф National Road Патры (узел Selinitika) и Старом Коринфе Патры шоссе, провинциальные дороги Selinitika - Verinou (повернуть направо в направлении встречает Arravonitsas)
Вы можете комбинировать горы и море приключений и спокойствия в этом месте, где находится загородный дом полный света и красоты!
Смотреть несколько фотографий в видео и не стесняйтесь обращаться к нам за любыми вопросами или разъяснениями.
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Zu verkaufen Haus von 128 Quadratmetern, in einer ausgezeichneten und ruhige Lage in Kato Stadt Egialias Konföderation erfüllt und nur 5 km vom Meer, im Jahr 1994 gebaut. Die Größe des Grundstücks beträgt 915 Quadratmeter und es gibt mehr als 15 großen Olivenbäumen.
Das Haus ist komplett eingerichtet und verfügt über:
Eine Ebene: zwei Schlafzimmer, Bad, zwei Lagerhallen,
B-Ebene: Küche, Wohn-Esszimmer, WC
A-und B-Ebene mit internen Treppe verbunden und verfügt auch über große überdachte Terrassen mit Panoramablick, Zentralheizung, Exterieur Parkplatz für zwei Autos.
Einfacher Zugang über die Straße von New Corinth National Road Patras (Knoten Selinitika) und Old Corinth Patras Autobahn, Landstraße Selinitika - Verinou (rechts Richtung meets-Arravonitsas)
Sie können Berge und das Meer Abenteuer und Ruhe an diesem Ort, wo das Landhaus voller Licht und Schönheit zu verbinden!
Sehen Sie einige Fotos in Video-und zögern Sie nicht, uns für Fragen oder Klarstellungen zu kontaktieren.
Wenn Sie Kontakt aufnehmen möchten senden Sie eine e-mail an diese Adresse: ariadnimusiclover@yahoo.com danke fürs Zuschauen.
بيت للبيع في اليونان بسعر الصفقة (البيلوبونيز Sinania، أكايا)
EXPLORING GREECE: Beautiful city of XANTHI (Ξάνθη), a walking tour of the modern city
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Places to see in ( Pozzuoli - Italy ) Cumae
Places to see in ( Pozzuoli - Italy ) Cumae
Cumae was an ancient city of Magna Graecia on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Founded by settlers from Euboea in the 8th century BC, Cumae was the first Greek colony on the mainland of Italy and the seat of the Cumaean Sibyl. The ruins of the city lie near the modern village of Cuma, a frazione of the comune Bacoli in the Province of Naples, Campania, Italy. The settlement, in a location that was already occupied, is believed to have been founded in the 8th century BC by Euboean Greeks, originally from the cities of Eretria and Chalcis in Euboea, which was accounted its mother-city by agreement among the first settlers. They were already established at Pithecusae (modern Ischia); they were led by the paired oecists (founders) Megasthenes of Chalcis and Hippocles of Cyme.
The Greeks were planted upon the earlier dwellings of indigenous, Iron Age peoples whom they supplanted; a memory of them was preserved as cave-dwellers named Cimmerians, among whom there was already an oracular tradition. Its name refers to the peninsula of Cyme in Euboea. The colony was also the entry point in the Italian peninsula for the Euboean alphabet, the local variant of the Greek alphabet used by its colonists, a variant of which was adapted and modified by the Etruscans and then by the Romans and became the Latin alphabet still used worldwide today.
The colony thrived. By the 8th century it was strong enough to send Perieres and a group with him, who were among the founders of Zancle in Sicily, and another band had returned to found Triteia in Achaea, Pausanias was told. It spread its influence throughout the area over the 7th and 6th centuries BC, gaining sway over Puteoli and Misenum and, thereafter, founding Neapolis in 470 BC. All these facts were recalled long afterwards; Cumae's first brief contemporary mention in written history is in Thucydides.
The growing power of the Cumaean Greeks led many indigenous tribes of the region to organize against them, notably the Dauni and Aurunci with the leadership of the Capuan Etruscans. This coalition was defeated by the Cumaeans in 524 BC under the direction of Aristodemus, called Malacus, a successful man of the people who overthrew the aristocratic faction, became a tyrant himself, and was assassinated.
The Greek period at Cumae came to an end in 421 BC, when the Oscans broke down the walls and took the city, ravaging the countryside. Some survivors fled to Neapolis. Cumae came under Roman rule with Capua and in 338 was granted partial citizenship, a civitas sine suffragio. In the Second Punic War, in spite of temptations to revolt from Roman authority, Cumae withstood Hannibal's siege, under the leadership of Tib. Sempronius Gracchus.
The first historically documented bishop of Cumae was Adeodatus, a member of a synod convoked by Pope Hilarius in Rome in 465. Another was Misenus, who was one of the two legates that Pope Felix III sent to Constantinople and who were imprisoned and forced to receive Communion with Patriarch Acacius of Constantinople in a celebration of the Divine Liturgy in which Peter Mongus and other Miaphysites were named in the diptychs, an event that led to the Acacian Schism. Misenus was excommunicated on his return but was later rehabilitated and took part as bishop of Cumae in two synods of Pope Symmachus. Pope Gregory the Great entrusted the administration of the diocese of Cumae to the bishop of Misenum. Later, both Misenum and Cumae ceased to be residential sees and the territory of Cumae became part of the diocese of Aversa after the destruction of Cumae in 1207. Accordingly, Cumae is today listed by the Catholic Church as a titular see.
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Multi Activity Holidays, Peloponnese, Greece
Greece is one of the top sailing destinations in the world. It is blessed with its fabulous blue sea, endless coastline and numerous islands. Sailing in Peloponnese is a unique experience, as the scenery is simply breathtaking. In the summer time it is windy, a primary fact for sailing, and most of the waters are safe. As Peloponnese has a big variety of big or small coves and bays you can stop to overnight or swim in the crystal clear waters. Surrounded by the Aegean Sea on the east and the Ionian Sea on the west, Peloponnese has many beautiful islands around such as Hydra, Spetses, Elafonisos, Kithira, Kefalonia, Zakinthos and Ithaka. You can rent a sailing boat from Patra or Kalamata and of course Athens. In an aquatic heaven like Greece, you can also experience the extreme and funny side of water sports almost everywhere. In Peloponnese, organized beaches like Karathona, Kalamata and Tolo have water sport centers with many fun games such as tubes and bananas, crazy sofa, rings, pedalo and water ski,. There are sports appropriate for all ages, which constitute the most fun way to spend a day on the beach.
Peloponnese: The Mythical Destination - Gastronomy
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Corinthia - Peloponissos
The first signs of inhabitation during prehistoric ages are found in the areas of Feneou, Stymfalia, Nemea, the Vouliagmenis lake of Loutraki but mainly the settlement of Korakos at the west exit of todays city of Corinth.
Excavations showed proof of habitation from the 5th millennium B.C. and flourished until the 2nd millennium B.C. when its demise is observed. In 1900 B.C., the coastland of Corinth is inhabited by Ionians, while the south part by Arcadians. In 1500 B.C. Ahaians appear in all Corinth and the first Mycenaean centers are created.
In 1200 B.C. the Dorians invade Peloponnesus. In 433 B.C. a number of conflicts and vendettas between two greek cities and their colonies led to the 2nd Peloponnesian War. So in 429 B.C. the Corinthian fleet failed to defeat the Athenians during a sea battle northwest from Patras, while in 425 B.C. the debarkation of the Athenian army led to their defeat, although in 424 B.C. they were able to retrieve Megara from the Athenians.
In 146 B.C. the Romans seazed the city of Corinth. They slaughtered all men, sold women and children as slaves, rummaged the city and finally set it on fire.
During the end of the first millennium A.C., Corinth knew great industrial growth, which resulted in great wealth but was also the cause for the Norman rummaging during 1146.
On March 14th, 1821, at Saint George of Zaholis the revolution flag, which carried the symbols of the Filiki Eteria, was raised.
Finally, after the sea battle of Nauarino, in October 1827, Ibrahims army was scattered Peloponnesus and Corinthia was freed and consisted the core of the first Greek nation, whose independence was officially recognized on January 22nd, 1830.
Greece - Nafplio - 2016. in (4K)
Nafplio is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was an important seaport held under a succession of royal houses in the Middle Ages as part of the lordship of Argos and Nauplia, held initially by the de la Roche following the Fourth Crusade before coming under the Republic of Venice and, lastly, the Ottoman Empire. The town was the capital of the First Hellenic Republic and of the Kingdom of Greece, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834. Nafplio is now the capital of the regional unit of Argolis.Classical antiquity
The area surrounding Nafplio has been inhabited since ancient times, but few signs of this, aside from the walls of the Acronauplia, remain visible. The town has been a stronghold on several occasions during Classical Antiquity. It seems to be mentioned on an Egyptian funerary inscription of Amenophis III as Nuplija.
Byzantine and Frankish rule
Further information: Byzantine Greece, Frankokratia, and Lordship of Argos and Nauplia
The castle of Palamidi
View of Bourtzi.
Map of the city of Nafplion (Napoli di Romania), 1597.
Murder of Ioannis Kapodistrias by Charalambos Pachis.
The Acronauplia has walls dating from pre-classical times. Subsequently, Byzantines, Franks, Venetians, and Turks added to the fortifications. Nafplio was taken in 1212 by the French crusaders of the Principality of Achaea. It became part of the lordship of Argos and Nauplia, which in 1388 was sold to the Republic of Venice. During the subsequent 150 years, the lower city was expanded and fortified, and new fortifications added to Acronauplia.
Venetian and Ottoman rule
Further information: Stato da Màr and Ottoman Greece
The city surrendered to the Ottomans in 1540, who renamed it Mora Yenişehri and established it as the seat of a sanjak. At that period, Nafplio looked very much like the 16th century image shown below to the right.
The Venetians retook Nafplio in 1685 and made it the capital of their Kingdom of the Morea. The Venetians strengthened the city by building the castle of Palamidi, which was in fact the last major construction of the Venetian empire overseas. However, only 80 soldiers were assigned to defend the city and it was easily retaken by the Ottomans in 1715. Palamidi is located on a hill north of the old town. During the Greek War of Independence, it played a major role. It was captured by Staikos Staikopoulos in November 1822.
19th century
During the Greek War of Independence, Nafplio was a major Ottoman stronghold and was besieged for more than a year. The town finally surrendered because of starvation. After its capture, because of its strong fortifications, it became the seat of the provisional government of Greece.
Count Ioannis Kapodistrias, first head of state of newly liberated Greece, set foot on the Greek mainland for the first time in Nafplio on 7 January 1828 and made it the official capital of Greece in 1829. He was assassinated on 9 October 1831 by members of the Mavromichalis family, on the steps of the church of Saint Spyridon in Nafplio. After his assassination, a period of anarchy followed, until the arrival of King Otto and the establishment of the new Kingdom of Greece. Nafplio remained the capital of the kingdom until 1834, when King Otto decided to move the capital to Athens.
20th and 21st centuries
Tourism emerged slowly in the 1960s, but not to the same degree as some other Greek areas. Nevertheless, it tends to attract a number of tourists from Germany and the Scandinavian countries in particular. Nafplio enjoys a very sunny and mild climate, even by Greek standards, and as a consequence has become a popular day or weekend road-trip destination for Athenians in wintertime.
Nafplio is a port, with fishing and transport ongoing, although the primary source of local employment currently is tourism, with two beaches on the other side of the peninsula from the main body of the town and a large amount of local accommodation.
The building of the National Bank of Greece is probably the only one in the world to have been built in the Mycenaean Revival architectural style.
Stemnitsa to Megalopoli (mountain road and highway driving, Greece) - onboard camera
This video shows the journey between the village of Stemnitsa and the town of Megalopoli. The journey consists of a descent on a mountain road and driving on Greek National Road 76 (GR-76), a single carriageway.
Megalopoli is a town in the southwestern part of the regional unit of Arcadia. Its population is 10,687 inhabitants. It is known for its lignite deposits which are being exploited by open-pit mining and its electricity power plant.
Here are some photos of Megalopoli's power plant units and the lignite conveyor belts from my Panormaio account:
Contents:
0:00 - Start / Leaving Stemnitsa
2:38 - Turning right towards Elliniko (village)
3:42 - Multiple potholes
5:54 - 2nd group of potholes
7:00 - 3rd group of potholes
7:47 - 4th group of potholes
8:25 - Turning right towards Elliniko (village)
10:53 - Elliniko (village)
11:30 - Cobbled street in Elliniko
19:57 - Turning left towards Megalopoli (town) onto Greek National Road 76 (GR-76)
25:50 - Katsimpalis (village)
32:47 - Megalopoli (town)
Car:
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5L Invite (model of 2010)
Engine — 4A91
Power — 108 hp (81 kW; 109 PS) at 6000 rpm
Torque — 143 N·m (105 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm
EBC UPR rotors
EBC Yellowstuff pads
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 225/55R16 tires
Camera:
GoPro HD HERO2
Video Specifications:
30 fps @ 1080p
FOV: 170º
Spot Meter: OFF
Soundtrack:
Tea roots - 0:00
Last Kiss Goodnight - 4:39
Kool Kats - 7:45
Sock Hop - 11:06
Bushwick Tarantella - 13:52
Willow and the Light - 17:16
Neo Western - 20:28
As I Figure - 22:53
Amazing Plan (Trick variation - SmartSound) - 26:30
Rains Will Fall - 30:28
The Complex - 34:11
Music: Kevin MacLeod -