Capital of the Prefecture of Evrytania, located in the center of the prefecture on the southwest side of Velouchi at an altitude of 950 meters.
5 kilometers outside of Karpenisi is the village of Koryschades, between the mountain peaks of Paleokastro, Lefkogianni, and Psilo Kotroni. Noteworthy are the stone mansions and the paved square with the restored building of the primary school, where in May 1944 the First National Assembly of the Mountain Government met. The school houses the National Resistance Museum.
3 kilometers to the south is another historical site, Kefalovryso. Drowned in green with plane trees and running water, as well as the wider area. Markos was killed in the battle of Kefalovryssos. Botsaris in August 1823. His Hadrian adorns the central square of Karpenisi.
South of Karpenisi is the hill of Ag. Dimitriou. The Proussou Monastery overlooks the Helidona and Kaliakouda mountains that join it. Point with the steep canyon in the background. The monastery was founded in the 9th or 12th century. And it experienced days of glory during the revolution of 1821. The militants found refuge here, and G. Karaiskakis was hosted here. On August 16, 1944, German troops set fire to a large part of the monastery.
Mountains rivers, monasteries tastefull dishes hotels in nature
The Switcherland of Greece a super mountainous landscape with deep forests.
You can go for Skiing Velouchi ski Center you can go for walking or climbing at Panta Vrehei Gorge and swim in Kaprnenisiotis river, Rafting, trekking and mountain biking will excite you
Karpenissi is a town in central Greece the capital of the regional unit of Evrytania during the Greek Revolution of 1821 the towns mountainous location was of strategic importance for central Rumeli. Kaprenisi was baddly damaged by Italian and German attacks during second world war.
Karpenisi has a temparate climate with abundant rainfull years round and much cooler temperature Snowfall is frequent and heavy in winter
Gastronomy and local products. The area produces plenty raw materials and original techniques are blended together
Don`t forget to taste and buy tree honey, the local katiki and tsalafouti the fresh soft cheese made of from goats an sheeps milk
There is also goats butter and yogurt
Very famous are the local pies with handmake pastry and various fillings
The area is famous for its cold cuts and its prosciutto is a tasty local product
The local cuisine includes dishes with mushrooms and there is also the local tsipouro.
Meat eaters can try local specials such as chasapiko, where the meat is slowly cooked in a bay pot on hot sand
Religious monuments and churches are inexticably linked to the rich history and culture of this place.
You can observe on the hillside "typoma" a hole in the mountain mass, which is said to have been opened by the Virgin Mary on her way to the monastery of Prousos.
You might discover the Monastery of Domnista one the most important religious monuments of the area or meet the Monastery of the Transfiguration Sotiros Vrachas.
Don`t hesitate to speak the monks learn more about the history of the monasteries and the attitude of life they follow.
You have a variety of hotels to choose Montana hotel and spa Apollonion, Mongite Suits hotels, Oniropetra, Sunrise and others
Visit the historical Museum of National Resistance the Folklore Museum of megalo chorio the Museum of Domnista, the mountain museum of Karpenisi.
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