 At the top of Zanouka (1344 m. high) between Linistena and Andritsena was built with limestone during the last decades of the 13th century the Frankish Krepacore Castle on the ruins of an ancient wall which formed part of the territory of Ancient Alipheira. During the 14th and 15th centuries,... >>>
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 The Church was built in the Medieval Ages, was desecrated, devastated, set on fire, lost its glory, yet it is preserved until today. The interior of the church, its carven temple (a work of local folk art) and the marvellous Byzantine icons attract the interest of the visitor. >>>
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A Byzantine church, the ruins of which are found in the north part of the Anilio village. It is likely that the church was built on an ancient temple, because during some excavations there were found columns and marble capitals. >>>
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 The tradition “had it” for the “Red Church” in the Municipal District of Skillountas. The pickaxe of the Inspectorate of Byzantine Antiquities rescued it from the depths of legend, transformed it into reality and the research is continued in order to reveal the entire history of the monument. With the... >>>
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 The monastery was built by Catholic monks in the beginning of the 13th century and was set to fire in 1263 by Byzantine troops. It consists a typical example of Gothic ecclesiastical architecture. Today it is preserved almost intact the great Gothic church of the Virgin Mary, at the north... >>>
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 The Byzantine crossed-roofed church of the Virgin Mary is situated into the archaeological site of Phigaleia. It is likely that it was built at a place, where an ancient monument pre-existed. In its interior valuable and outstanding murals are preserved. >>>
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 Two small chapels are situated close to the village of Taxiarches (Mofkitsa), in the municipality of Zacharo, St Andrew and Taxiarches. The latter is mentioned in the census of ecclesiastical property carried out by the Venetians between1697 - 1700. It is a one-aisled cruciform with a dome. The temple is... >>>
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 The church was built at the end of the 17th century with stones and adobes in an orthogonal shape. Its interesting architecture unfortunately is not completed by its interior decoration because the murals have been totally destroyed. >>>
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The Monastery was founded in 1300 A.D. and its glory lasted until 1885 when it got destroyed. The Church was set on fire in 1769 during the Orlof Revolution. It was re-built in 1783 and it was used as a school as well. The last fire, which was set in... >>>
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 This basilica dedicated to the Dormition of The Holy Virgin is of great importance because of its type, architecture and age (1000 years old). It lies 1 km from the village of Nea Figeleia. >>>
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 The big earthquake of 1887 destroyed the Church of Virgin Mary in Theisoa. Its temple and bell tower attract the visitors' attention. >>>
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 It is located on a precipitous cliff 15 minutes away from Alipheira and 56 km from Pyrgos. The cliff lies above river Triton, under the citadel of Alipheira where the ancient temples of Athena and Asclepius are situated. This monastery was established in Medieval times (1150-1200) when Ioannis X Camateros... >>>
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 The monastery of Fragopedema is at an altitude of 280 metres and is situated at the spot from which a Frankish knight leapt off with his horse while being pursued by pirates. Despite the height he survived after asking the assistance of St. Nicholas. That's what legend says about the... >>>
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 It stands majestic and impresses with its volume as if suspended from the rock. From the balcony of the church the visitor can look down across the beauty of the land of Ilia up to the forest of Foloi and the magnificence River of Erymanthos. According to the legend,... >>>
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