Koukouli, Kipi, and Dilofo to the rest of Zagoria and can be found before the intersection of Kipi.
In case you keep going further down, you reach the bridge of Palakida, built in the 19th century. In addition, the bridge of Kalogeriko is also near Kipi, an especially remarkable bridge made of three arches instead of one.
These bridges were built to keep the trade routes open; today they are much appreciated, in part because they still allow getting from one village to the other and in part due to their architectural value.
Going over them can constitute a challenge for some, as in spite of being secure enough –they are made of stone, they are very narrow and have just a low ridge on their edges. |
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have back gardens surrounded by thick walls that are very well-preserved.
Although the look from the outside tends to be very pretty, it is good to take into account that in many cases they are influenced by the Spartan style, which means taking care of the façade but leaving the interior a little austere. These features are also extended to some accommodation options, although in many cases they change the Spartan let-down to a kitsch decoration.
However, there are some exceptions in which the interior matches the nice exterior properly. In other cases, the exterior seems to be very simple in terms of construction, but the thresholds constitute the special detail, as these types of houses are usually decorated with frescoes and have elaborated wooden carvings on the ceilings, while the cupboards are nicely painted.
The villages of Papigo and Mononderi have many examples of this type on their many two-stored mansions and the whole villages have been declared as national historical monuments. |
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monasteries, most of them were built during the Turkish occupation and their style is related to the one of the basilicas. They have low colonnaded arcades on the sides, as their main characteristic feature, and are decorated with beautiful frescoes.
In addition, their altars host screens with elaborated carved wooden works. Although most of the villages have a church and a close monastery, we find an outstanding example in Tsepelovo. The frescoes belonging to the church of this village are three hundred years old and have been cleaned and restored.
After this work, they turned to be some of the most vibrating in terms of colour, being greatly remained along the years; today they are considered some of the best preserved frescoes in Greece.
These are just a few examples of the remarkable architecture of the Zagoria group of villages. Come to visit this enchanted area and appreciate all its features regarding this subject, live and direct! |
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