Alatopetra Bridge

Alatopetra Bridge (also known as Prosvorou Bridge) crosses Venetiko River which is just 5 km northwest of Venetiko village. This place is inaccessible by car but its beauty is outstanding as it is the meeting point of two rushing rivers of opposite directions. The bridge has been declared a historical monument by ministerial order. Its construction dates to the 19th century. It used to be the only road connecting the region with Grevena. The stone bridge is 3.45 meters wide, made of rectangular stones hewn from sandstone.

 

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Stone Bridge Portitsa

This stone bridge is located next to the gorge (Spilaio community). It dates back to the 18th century and is comprised of two unequal arcs (a total length of 30 meters). The arcs are constructed with stones and they are wedge-shaped. Also, there are three metal constructions embedded in the stones and they contribute to the stability of the bridge. It is a 30 m. bridge and its maintenance began in 1999 and has already been completed.

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Samarina

This is the most famous village of the Vlachs and at the same time the largest and highest village in Greece as it was built at a 1500 m. altitude. People there are mainly farmers, but a lot of them are involved in professions associated with wood.

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Valia Calda

The name Valia Calda means "Warm Valley" in Vlach. It is called this way due to the significant temperature variations in the course of 24 hours, with very high temperatures during the day and very low during the night. The icy "Warm Valley" is one of the coldest and humid places of Greece.

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Drakolimnes (Dragon Lakes)

Near the highest peak of Smolikas Mountain at an altitude of 1940m. - 1960m. there are two impressive ponds. These lakes are a landmark of the region and are connected with many legends. There is water throughout the year and various amphibians live there. You will see toads (Bombina variegate, Rana graeca) and newts (Triturus alpestris), a rare amphibian which is 8-12 m. long and looks like a tiny dragon. According to a local legend, two dragons lived in the drakolimnes (=dragon lakes) of Smolikas and Tymfi Mountains. The dragons were fighting by throwing stones at each other.

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