houses in Makrinitsa are noble mansions, very richly decorated. The village is also known as the “balcony” or the “eagle’s nest” of Pelion because of its amazing view due to its location (630m above the sea).
The houses have decorated tall walls and window, work of the folk-artists of the region.
All the climbing streets of Makrinitsa are stone paved and lead to a beautiful large square, shadowed by tall plane trees; the square has a café, a lovely basilica (Agios Ioannis Prodromos) and carved marble fountain, built around 1809, and which crystal-clear waters are called “Immortal Water”.
The whole place expresses tranquillity, beauty and peace.
In Makrinitsa, visitor can visit many beautiful churches and basilica as well as the Folklore Museum which has a wonderful collection of rare objects and mementos.
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