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Our electronic society, the future of the world, “1984” and the “Brave New World”

 “If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot crushing a human face – forever.” George Orwell In the 1960s, humanity and the world’s youth got tired of the status quo, had enough…, and decided to put the slogan “to change the world” on the table again… .. In our then worries about … Continue reading“Our electronic society, the future of the world, “1984” and the “Brave New World””

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

The American Republic then and now. “Mr President, you must resign, you do not even have my vote.”

Liberal democracy, which is still a one-way street, is now in a global test and the causes are deep, which we must find, understand and change course. We are faced with the inviolable rules of nature, after evolution follows decline, whoever has will lose and all empires (and lifestyles) will one day collapse to come … Continue reading“The American Republic then and now. “Mr President, you must resign, you do not even have my vote.””

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

“Happy are the free and free are the brave.”

The happiness of people and the purpose of life are the great issues of philosophy that have been discussed endlessly for millennia. To date, people have not actually agreed on something they really want and do not know how to get. We will borrow the views of great thinkers that people know but strangely do … Continue reading““Happy are the free and free are the brave.””

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

“The problems of democracy today ”and the weapons of Democracy and society.

 Pericles in the above photo says to the Athenian citizens: “Because we alone consider the one who does not participate in these <communities> not a peaceful one, but a useless citizen” Some of Kastoriadis’ views on Democracy, for all of us to learn: we comment on them as much as we can. 1) The Republic … Continue reading““The problems of democracy today ”and the weapons of Democracy and society.”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

Kotzabasides and their collaborators are the dirtiest words in the Greek language. Our people used to say briefly “what Braimis, what Zaimis!”

In the above photo is the prostitute, Ioannis Logothetis, prefect of Livadia. Painting by Louis Dupre. Comments are unnecessary. Euripides used to say to us “Olvius that History has Learning” (happy is anyone who knows history). We understand “People who do not know their history are doomed to extinction. That is why we must remember. … Continue reading“Kotzabasides and their collaborators are the dirtiest words in the Greek language. Our people used to say briefly “what Braimis, what Zaimis!””

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

The end of the American Empire and the disgrace of the Latins.

 The fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans in 1453 was described as “the disgrace of the Latins” and is relevant today for many reasons. The events in Afghanistan concern us and will affect us directly. We have recently read many analyzes and many books are being prepared in the press at this time for the … Continue reading“The end of the American Empire and the disgrace of the Latins.”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

Zavitsa is our mountain that we all have to climb sooner or later.

It is time to decide to go up to Zavitsa to see the world better, with our own eyes. The view from Zavitsa is wonderful and is waiting for us to enjoy it. Zavitsa is our mountain that we all have to climb sooner or later to be able to gaze at the view and … Continue reading“Zavitsa is our mountain that we all have to climb sooner or later.”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

Events and Activities from our municipality

https://www.discoverkynouria.gr/ Activities – Events For visitors, Kynouria has a number of activities depending on the mood and… physical endurance! Of course in summer the beaches of the area are full of life and invite the visitor to enjoy them. Portes, Atsiganos, Anavalos, Xiropigado, Heronissi, Arkadiko village and Kryoneri, are just some of the options we … Continue reading“Events and Activities from our municipality”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

Words fly, writings remain” and the Business Program of our municipality

You can not manage what you do not count” Peter Drucke The Romans are known to the world for Roman Law. The Greeks discovered it and said it all, but first of all law is the boast of the Romans. The Romans said. Verba volant, scripta manent  “Words fly, writing stays” The meaning is that … Continue reading“Words fly, writings remain” and the Business Program of our municipality”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

The website of our municipality is incomplete and needs “a little work”

In astrosgreece.gr “We do not intend, we do not want, we do not attempt and we can not replace our municipality, which undoubtedly has or should have the first say in the promotion and development of our place. Our visitors will always look first at the website of each municipality, when they are looking for … Continue reading“The website of our municipality is incomplete and needs “a little work””

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

The trap of studying the pretext of static adequacy.

Briefly, among other things, we have submitted the following to the Ministry of Culture. With the YPPOT / DAVMM / 91790 2329 BC-12-01-2011 decision was approved the “Study for the Removal of the Archaeological Museum of Astros with conditions (ΑΔΑ-4Α9Γ-99) and on 22-04-2013 the Programmatic Cultural Development Contract was signed for the execution of the … Continue reading“The trap of studying the pretext of static adequacy.”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

We must one day say it all “in writing, openly and publicly”

Five questions for our Mayor, our deputy mayors, the members of the Board of our municipality, our fellow citizens, the Secretary General of Culture of the Ministry of Culture (not his subordinates, mercy now) AND THE COMMON MIND. 1) What should we do today as a society for the following official decision of EFARC. “In … Continue reading“We must one day say it all “in writing, openly and publicly””

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

Public letter to the Deputy Mayor Mr. Georgios Gardikiotis, responsible of Tourism.

Public letter to the Deputy Mayor Mr. Georgios Gardikiotis, responsible of Tourism. Mr. Deputy Mayor, let us once say things in public and openly with their name and the figs figs. We saw the show ERT landmarks for “Pyramia” and we saw the pictures during the whole show and when our mayor spoke AND WE … Continue reading“Public letter to the Deputy Mayor Mr. Georgios Gardikiotis, responsible of Tourism.”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

Public request to the deputy mayor Mr. Georgios Gardikiotis for the unjustified “great omission of shame”.

Mr. Deputy Mayor, In order to survive as a society in matters of tourism we must become promoters. The local community is entitled and expects more. Let us remind you and also remind all our fellow citizens the following, from your tourism program, that you submitted to our fellow citizens and asked for their mandate … Continue reading“Public request to the deputy mayor Mr. Georgios Gardikiotis for the unjustified “great omission of shame”.”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

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“Castle Estella (in Agiannis), The monument is protected by the Archaeological Law 3028/2002

Our castles: Estella Castle (in Agiannis) and Paralio Astros Castle

Castle Palamidi in Nafplio

Estella Castle – Greek Castles (kastra.eu)

Castle of Paralio Astros – Greek Castles (kastra.eu)

Estella Castle or Oria Castle or castle in Xirokambi

This mountain castle is considered to be the fortress mentioned in the Aragonese Chronicle of Morea as Estella (translation of the Greek word Astros) and has become known by the popular name “Castle of the Hour”, which is found in other parts of Greece, due to the popular tradition regarding its occupation The castle of … Continue reading“Estella Castle or Oria Castle or castle in Xirokambi”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

Castle of Paralio Astros or of Zafeiropoulon

Panos (Akouros) Zafeiropoulos, is one of the most important, or rather the most important Agiannitis before the revolution of 1821 and his contribution to Thyreatida Earth and the homeland is incalculable and passed in the fine print of history, is not mentioned in the history books and is strangely unknown for its great offers in … Continue reading“Castle of Paralio Astros or of Zafeiropoulon”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

Kastraki Meligou

Kastraki of Meligou is about 3 km from Astros and from there the view of Thyreatida Gis (Thyreas), the whole plain of Astros and Agios Andreas, is enjoyable. At the top of the hill there are crumbling walls from our long history. Kastraki was known in ancient Greece and in medieval times probably with the … Continue reading“Kastraki Meligou”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

Castle Paralio Astros , the castle is protected by YA-YPPOT/GDAPC/ARCH/A1/Φ43/41015/2009/8-6-2012, Gazette 196/AAP/13-6-2012″

Our castles, we have many castles ……

When the revolution in the second year showed the difficulties that existed, our English friends sent an admiral to reconcile the wars. What the old man of Moria says below says it all in two words.

 We never surrendered, we fought the Turkish conquerors unceasingly for four hundred years in our castles, plains and mountains, and to better understand the admiral continued.

Fire and ax to the collaborators of the conquerors.

The admiral understood well and the meeting ended quickly.

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Κάστρο Εστέλλα – Ελληνικά Κάστρα – Kastra.eu

Εστέλλα, κάστρο – mobileContent – eCastles (culture.gr)

Κάστρο Παράλιου Άστρους – Ελληνικά Κάστρα – Kastra.eu

Παράλιο Άστρος – mobileContent – eCastles (culture.gr)

Estella Castle or Oria Castle or castle in Xirokambi

Castle of Paralio Astros or of Zafeiropoulos

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Trikaliti Tower – Greek Castles – Kastra.eu ====================================

Kastanitsa Castle

https://www.kastra.eu/castlegr.php?kastro=kastanitsa

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 Castle of Artikaina or Castle of Korakovouni

https://www.kastra.eu/castlegr.php?kastro=artikena

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Kastraki Meligous

Kastraki Meligou

Kastraki of Meligou is about 3 km from Astros and from there the view of Thyreatida Gis (Thyreas), the whole plain of Astros and Agios Andreas, is enjoyable. At the top of the hill there are crumbling walls from our long history. Kastraki was known in ancient Greece and in medieval times probably with the … Continue reading“Kastraki Meligou”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 7, 2022

https://www.kastra.eu/castlegr.php?kastro=meligou

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Kiveriou Tower or Vassilopoulas Tower

https://www.kastra.eu/castlegr.php?kastro=kiveri

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Castle of Zaggoli

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Evangelistrias Tower

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 “Palamidi is one of the most beautiful castles in Greece and the largest and best preserved fortress complex of the Venetian occupation

Castle Palamidi in Nafplio

Palamidi – Greek Castles

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Bourtzi – Greek Castles – Kastra.eu

Μπούρτζι – Ελληνικά Κάστρα – Kastra.eu

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Acronafplia – Greek Castles – Kastra.eu

Ακροναυπλία – Ελληνικά Κάστρα – Kastra.eu

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 Argos Castle – Greek Castles – Kastra.eu

Κάστρο Άργους – Ελληνικά Κάστρα – Kastra.eu

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Acrokorinthos – Greek Castles – Kastra.eu

Ακροκόρινθος – Ελληνικά Κάστρα – Kastra.eu

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 ORIIDA CASTLE – GREEK CASTLES – KASTRA.EU

ΚΆΣΤΡΟ ΟΡΙΏΝΤΑ – ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΆ ΚΆΣΤΡΑ – KASTRA.EU

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Koroni Castle – Greek Castles – Kastra.eu

http://www.visitgreece.gr/…/the_castles_of_methoni_and…

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 Mystras Castle – Monemvasia – Peloponnese Castles

Καστροπολιτεία Μυστρά – Μονεμβασιάς – Κάστρα Πελοποννήσου

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The name Parnonas means bright glow, from the light of the second sun or from the light of the moon.

In Parnonas or Malevos, the gods were walking ….

The waterfalls of Lepida: Near Agios Ioannis (Agiannis) and Platanos Kynouria

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Archaeological Sites and Museums of the Thyreatis Land

Excursions – Archaeological and Historical Sites in Greece.

Sights in Astros-Let’s go for a walk to see the village…

Day trips by car to our neighbors

Sights in Agiannis Kynourias- Let’s go for a walk in the village

The abundant icy water of Prodromos in Agiannis “comes through the church”.

The waterfalls of Lepida: Near Agios Ioannis (Agiannis) and Platanos Kynouria

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Θουκιδύδης [2.27.1] “Ἀνέστησαν δὲ καὶ Αἰγινήτας τῷ αὐτῷ θέρει τούτῳ ἐξ Αἰγίνης Ἀθηναῖοι, αὐτούς τε καὶ παῖδας καὶ γυναῖκας,…..2.27.2] ἐκπεσοῦσι δὲ τοῖς Αἰγινήταις οἱ Λακεδαιμόνιοι ἔδοσαν Θυρέαν οἰκεῖν καὶ τὴν γῆν νέμεσθαι, ….ἡ δὲ Θυρεᾶτις γῆ μεθορία τῆς Ἀργείας καὶ Λακωνικῆς ἐστίν, ἐπὶ θάλασσαν καθήκουσα. καὶ οἱ μὲν αὐτῶν ἐνταῦθα ᾤκησαν, οἱ δ᾽ ἐσπάρησαν κατὰ τὴν ἄλλην Ἑλλάδα”. 2.27.1,2] “

Thucydides 2.27.1,2] “In the same summer, the Athenians displaced all the inhabitants of Aegina, men, women and children…. They did it out of hatred against the Athenians and because the Aeginians had helped them when the great earthquake had taken place and when the Helots had revolted. Thyreatis land is located on the border of Argeia land and Laconian and reaches the sea. “Some of the Aeginians settled there and the others scattered all over Greece.”

History of the Municipality of North Kynouria

Agios Ioannis (Agiannis) and Astros Kynourias: History, Proestoi, Mansions & Churches

”Greece2021″ -The “Holy Space” of the Second National Assembly of the Greeks

In the historic Astros of Kynouria ,in Karytsioti square “Here they had the Kolokotroneiko dinner in honor of Dimitrios Ypsilantis οn June 19, 1821 “

“Greece2021 » The battles of Doliana and Vervena

The great Leaders of 1821

Greece 2021

GR-01724 “The” Holy Place “of the 2nd National Assembly of the Greeks” in the electronic version of the Committee “Greece2021”

LIST OF PROPOSALS TO THE “GREECE 2021” COMMITTEE FOR THE CELEBRATION OF 200 YEARS AFTER THE 1821 REVOLUTION

On May 29, 1453 “Polis Ealo”, but the war continues today.

The Celebration of the 198th Anniversary of the 2nd National Assembly in Astros

In Astros: Event of the Plenary Session of the Bar Associations for the 200 years since the Revolution

“My son is dead, but Argos is in our hands”…

The battle in Valtetsi

Τhe two hundred years of the fall of Tripolitsa

The death of Nikitaras

Psalms in Hagia Sophia 1500 years ago

“The head of Kolokotronis. I am ready for you all to paint your scooters (= clothes) black from now on “. Kotzambasis Anagnostis Papazoglou or Papazoglis

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Church of Agios Georgios in Agiannis Kynourias

The villages of Parnonas were Christianized around the 9th century and out of excessive respect many added the word Agios to their name, such as Agios Ioannis, Agios Petros, Agios Nikolaos, Agios Andreas, Agios Basilios, agioi Asomatoi,Agios Panteleimonas, Agia Sofia,Agios Georgios,Kosmas and filled the place with churches and monasteries. For this reason Parnonas was named and the “Mount Athos” of Southern Greece.

It is indicative in Agiannis, in Prastos and in all the mountain villages there were many churches.

Agios Ioannis (Agiannis) before the revolution of 1821 had a total of 16 churches along with the chapels around the village, this says something about the respect of the inhabitants and the prosperity of the village for many years.

The population of Prastos in medieval times amounted to 9,000 inhabitants and Prastos then had 9 parishes, 30 churches. Monasteries

From the “Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland Management Agency, 2015. Guide for the protected area of ​​Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland. Nature, Culture, Ecotourism. Astros of Arcadia

 Dozens of monasteries of Parnonas, sometimes rooted in steep cliffs, roots of the faith and soul of Christianity and sometimes on hills, ascension to the uncle and the dream. Founded for many centuries, they are a complex part of the history of the place, high examples of architecture, places of mental euphoria and rejoicing, paths of redemption and hope.

The mountain of Parnon was named “Second Mount Athos” or “Mount Athos of Southern Greece”, because it was inhabited during the reign of Constantine Pogonatos (668-685 AD) by Christianized inhabitants from Mount Athos, but also because no other Greek mountain presents such a large concentration of monasteries. The Christian presence on Mount Parnon up to its coastal shores is uninterrupted from the early Christian years (4th-7th century AD). This is confirmed by Christian archeological finds located in the wider area of ​​Thyrea. From the descent of the Slavs and then in the region follow the so-called “dark times”. Despite the devastation caused by the Avar Slavic invasion, the Greek population did not perish, while according to findings it flourished again in the 11th century. This is evidenced by the architectural sculptural members that are exhibited in the hall of the Library of Vourvourou. Remains of the Paleolithic Period are preserved on Parnonas (late Byzantine years) as well as findings that reveal a building boom in the early Ottoman years (1600 AD). Some of the monasteries in the wider area of ​​Parnon, both in Arcadia and in Laconia are presented in the following pages.

From Astros.

Nearby are the monasteries of Loukous (4 km) Palaiopanagia (5 km), Agia Triada (15 km) Malevi (26 km), Timiou Prodromou (36 km) Orthokostas (19 km), Elonas (63 km) in Leonidio , the church of Agia Theodora (94km) in Vasta near Megalopolis and Mystras (88km).

Of particular interest is the church of Agios Ioannis Prodromos in Agiannis. The abundant icy water of the spring Prodromos flows through five canals, one is very low just below the church, as if the water seems to come through the church. Also the hagiographies of Agios Georgios in Agiannis, which were destroyed by Ibrahim in 1826 (17km).

Church of Agios Ioannis the Forerunner in Agiannis Kynourias

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Psalms in Hagia Sophia 1500 years ago

Ο “Χερουβικός Ύμνος” όπως ακουγόταν στην ΑΓΙΑ ΣΟΦΙΑ μέχρι το 1453 – YouTube ΨΑΛΜΩΔΙΕΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΑΓΙΑ ΣΟΦΙΑ- Έτσι ακούγονταν 1500 χρόνια πριν – YouTube astrosgr.com/en / John Koutogiorgas Back to  Monasteries and Churches   Back to astrosgr.com/en /Dedicated to Thyreatis Land

Parnonas: the “Mount Athos” of Southern Greece

Church of Agios Ioannis the Forerunner in Agiannis Agiannis was the capital of Greece of the Provisional Government of the Revolution, from August 15 to October 1 and “the neighborhood of Soulinari was the metropolis of Agiannis”, as our fellow citizen Giannis D. Kourbelis tells us. The village had a total of 16 churches along with … Continue reading“Parnonas: the “Mount Athos” of Southern Greece”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 6, 2022

Holy Monastery of Loukous

From the “Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland Management Agency, 2015. Guide for the protected area of ​​Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland. Nature, Culture, Ecotourism. Astros of Arcadia  Loukous Monastery is one of the most important living monasteries in Arcadia. It is located on the road between Astros and Kato Doliana and is 4 km away … Continue reading“Holy Monastery of Loukous”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 6, 2022

Holy Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Paleopanagia

  From the “Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland Management Agency, 2015. Guide for the protected area of ​​Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland. Nature, Culture, Ecotourism. Astros of Arcadia Parnonas: The current monastery of Paleopanagia, is located in a verdant ravine, 7 km from Astros. There was a Byzantine monastery perhaps in another place, honored in … Continue reading“Holy Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Paleopanagia”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 6, 2022

Holy Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Malevi

From the “Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland Management Agency, 2015. Guide for the protected area of ​​Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland. Nature, Culture, Ecotourism. Astros of Arcadia Parnonas: The monastery of Malevi is one of the most famous in Arcadia. Built on the slopes of Mount Parnon, at an altitude of 950 m., It is … Continue reading“Holy Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Malevi”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 6, 2022

Holy Monastery of Timios Prodromos, Perdikovrisi

  From the “Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland Management Agency, 2015. Guide for the protected area of ​​Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland. Nature, Culture, Ecotourism. Astros of Arcadia Parnonas: Near the village of Perdikovrisi, in the gorge of the river Tanos, is the monastery of Timios Prodromos. It is built on a steep rock, in … Continue reading“Holy Monastery of Timios Prodromos, Perdikovrisi”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 6, 2022

Monastery of Panagia Artokostas

  From the “Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland Management Agency, 2015. Guide for the protected area of ​​Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland. Nature, Culture, Ecotourism. Astros of Arcadia Parnonas The monastery of Artokosta or Orthokostas, is the “King Monastery” of Kynouria, with its traditional form preserved. It is located on a verdant slope and among … Continue reading“Monastery of Panagia Artokostas”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 6, 2022

Agios Nikolaos-Panteleimon Kontolinas Kastanitsa

  From the “Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland Management Agency, 2015. Guide for the protected area of ​​Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland. Nature, Culture, Ecotourism. Astros of Arcadia Parnonas The monastery is located in a wooded forest area, between chestnuts and firs, 12 km from the settlement of Kastantitsa to Stravotrachi. Today the repaired katholikon … Continue reading“Agios Nikolaos-Panteleimon Kontolinas Kastanitsa”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 6, 2022

The Holy Monastery of Panagia Eloni or Elona

From “Astros” at a distance of about 67 km is the holy monastery of Elona, ​​which as a symbol of Tsakonia is hung and inaccessible on the red rock. In the route of Astros Leonidi there are many enchanting beaches that “the sun and the sea of ​​the Argolic” are in their grandeur. From Astros … Continue reading“The Holy Monastery of Panagia Eloni or Elona”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 6, 2022

The historic church of Agios Georgios in Agios Ioannis (Agiannis) Kynouria

The villages of Parnonas were Christianized around the 9th century and out of excessive respect many added the word Agios to their name, such as Agios Ioannis, Agios Petros, Agios Nikolaos, Agios Andreas, Agios Vassilios, Agioi Asomatoi, Agios Paneos Agios , Kosmas and filled the place with churches and monasteries. They also called many sites […]

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 5, 2022

The majestic church of Agios Ioannis Prodromos in Agios Ioannis (Agiannis) Kynouria

The majestic church of Agios Ioannis Prodromos in Agiannis. Plenty of icy water springs just below the church of Agios Ioannis Prodromos in Agiannis. Just as the water flows through five canals, one is very low, as if the water seems to be coming through the church. In the 1960s Easter in Agiannis was a […]

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 5, 2022

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Monastery of the Holy Trinity in Arcadia see the link below

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The church of Agia Theodora in Vasta near Megalopolis.

Αγία Θεοδώρα Βάστα: Το εκκλησάκι που μπήκε στο βιβλίο Γκίνες

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Mystras, the Despotate of Morea

Despotate of the Morea – World History Encyclopedia

Despotate of the Morea – Wikipedia

In the link of the municipality below the monasteries: Malevis, Loukous, Timiou Prodromou, Orthokostas

Monasteries | DiscoverKynouria.gr

Below Maps for all the monasteries

https://www.google.ca/…/data=!3m1!1e3!4m50!4m49!1m5!1m1…

Below you can see the links with the churches of Agiannis from astros-kynouria News By Giannis D. Kourbelis

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Parnonas: the “Mount Athos” of Southern Greece

Church of Agios Ioannis the Forerunner in Agiannis Agiannis was the capital of Greece of the Provisional Government of the Revolution, from August 15 to October 1 and “the neighborhood of Soulinari was the metropolis of Agiannis”, as our fellow citizen Giannis D. Kourbelis tells us. The village had a total of 16 churches along with … Continue reading“Parnonas: the “Mount Athos” of Southern Greece”

by Γιάννης ΚουρόγιωργαςSeptember 6, 2022

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Psalms in Hagia Sophia 1500 years ago

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From the “Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland Management Agency, 2015. Guide for the protected area of ​​Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland. Nature, Culture, Ecotourism. Astros of Arcadia “.

“The enchanting and brilliant Parnonas, beautiful and diamond beaches, fishing villages and spas, the picturesque villages of Parnonas with their unique physiognomy, identity and architecture, the mythology, the dozens of archeological sites, the rich history, the inexhaustible folklore, the inexhaustible monuments, monasteries and hermitages, Tsakonia, the flora of the area with rare medicinal and aromatic plants, the interesting fauna, the wetland of Moustos, amazing gorges and plateaus, Dini, caves, threshing floors, wells, stone bridges, waterways , castles, prisons, towers and tower houses, inns, lime kilns, olive presses, flax, traditional ovens, dry stones, flocks and herds, old paths, earth festivals, festivals, “encounters” and so many other “treasures” of able to enchant and win over even the most demanding visitor. “With the main feature of the area being the ‘encounter’ of the beautiful mountain with the sparkling sea, the Municipality of North Kynouria invites its visitors on a magical journey.”

See the links (we will add later).

Our mountains

Our casstles

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Before the recent health crisis in 2019, thirty-four million visitors came to our country and the number is increasing every year. We had a 62% increase in ten years (in 2010 it was 21 million, in 2006 it was 14 million). Most of us visit for our rich history and basically to enjoy the “sun and the sea in the Aegean islands” and to see our most important archeological sites.

The Most Important Archaeological Sites and Museums in our country are:

1) The Parthenon and the Acropolis

The Caryatides of Akropolis

2) The Acropolis Museum

3) Olympia

4) Delphi

5) The theater of Epidaurus

6) Mycenae

7) Mystras

Undoubtedly there are many other places, which we will mention later.

In the ancient Greek world “the center of the world” was Delphi. The historic Astros of Kynouria is not the center of the world, but it is close to everything. From Astros you can make day trips to the most important archeological sites we have in our homeland, which one day we must all visit to get to know the ancient Greek world.

Personally, every year I visit “the three most important wonders of our homeland”, the prison of Kolokotronis in Palamidi (Nafplio), the Parthenon and the Argolikos in Astros on the beach “portes”….

Important Archaeological Sites and Museums for day trips, distances from Astros.

1) Nafplio 33 km, Palamidi and Bourtzi 33 km, Epidavros 70 km

2) Argos 34 km ,, Tiryns 33 km. Mycenae 43 km, Corinth 93 km, Loutraki 100 km

3) Arkadiko Chorio 15 km, Leonidio 48 km, Holy Monastery of Panagia Elonas 65km

4) Tripoli- Kalamata – Koroni 155 km Methoni 186 km,, – Navarino- Pyrgos, Ancient Olympia <no crown 170 km, <from Koroni 306 km> The church of Agia Theodora in Vasta (93 km).

5) Tripoli – Sparta 82 km, Mystras 88 km, Monemvasia 170,

6) Patras from Corinth 219 km (and from Tripoli-Olympia 296 km),

7) Athens 170 km <Parthenon, Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum>

 8) Delphi, the center of the ancient Greek world <288 km>

 9) Mystras 88 km,

See the links below for details.

Excursions – Archaeological and Historical Sites

Sources: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and as mentioned in the links.

1) Palamidi in Nafplio and Bourtzi in Nafplio

https://www.kastra.eu/castlegr.php?kastro=palamidi

https://www.kastra.eu/castlegr.php?kastro=bourtzi

2) Mycenae

https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9C%CF%85%CE%BA%CE%AE%CE%BD%CE%B5%CF%82

3) Tiryns

Τίρυνθα – Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Αθλητισμού

 4) The Epidaurus Theater famous for its unique acoustics, the breaths are also heard

https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%91%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B1%CE%AF%CE%BF_%CE%B8%CE%AD%CE%B1%CF%84%CF%81%CE%BF_%CE%95%CF%80%CE%B9%CE%B4%CE%B1%CF%8D%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%85

5)Olympia

https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9F%CE%BB%CF%85%CE%BC%CF%80%CE%AF%CE%B1

6)The Parthenon

https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%A0%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B8%CE%B5%CE%BD%CF%8E%CE%BD%CE%B1%CF%82

7) The Acropolis

https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%91%CE%BA%CF%81%CF%8C%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%B7_%CE%91%CE%B8%CE%B7%CE%BD%CF%8E%CE%BD

8) The Acropolis Museum

Home | Μουσείο Ακρόπολης | Επίσημος ιστοχώρος (theacropolismuseum.gr)

https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9C%CE%BF%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%BF_%CE%91%CE%BA%CF%81%CF%8C%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%B7%CF%82

9) Delphi.

https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%94%CE%B5%CE%BB%CF%86%CE%BF%CE%AF

10) Mystras

Mystras Greece – Guide to Mystras 2022 | Greeka

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The Argolicgulf  has enchanting beaches and the “sun and the sea” of the Argolic gulf  is charming.

“With the main feature of the area the” meeting “of the beautiful mountain with the sparkling sea, the Municipality of North Kynouria invites its visitors on a magical journey.”

The sun and the sea of ​​the Argolic Astros and Agiannis perfectly combine “the mountain and the sea”, which is why many prefer Astros for their holidays. The change of landscape from the blue of the sea to the green of the plain and the mountain  is a pleasant.

Whoever tries once comes back and becomes permanent….

Portes beach and Argolikos gulf

 At Portes beach ended one of the two drainage canals, built by Bavarian engineers, during the reign of Otto… (The other is the well-known canal from Moustos to the sea). The purpose of the drainage channels was to reduce the area of ​​the Moustos swamp and thus alleviate the problem of malaria, which was the scourge of the area.… The Doors were two iron doors, attached to the three elegant “legs”, which did not block the water of the Moustos to roll in the sea, but when Batis was caught the Doors closed with the blows of the first waves… Thus they prevented the marsh from being refilled with sea water… This project, limiting the extent of the marsh and the problems it created, acted as a catalyst for the development of the whole area .

“The island” Paralio Astros,

The most picturesque Paralio Astros, “the island” Paralio Astros, is perched on the hill and the ancients called the hill the “island”. Paralio Astros has nothing to envy from any Aegean island, it has it all, it is only two hours from Athens, it is very close “to the mountain” Parnonas, from its port the access to the “Aegean islands” is easy, is located close to the most important archaeological sites of our country and is very close to the historic Astros( 4 km), the historic Agiannis (21 km) and beautiful historical traditional villages.

For visitors Kynouria has a number of activities depending on the mood and physical endurance! Of course in summer the beaches of the area are full of life and invite the visitor to enjoy them. Portes, Atsiganos, Anavalos, Xiropigado, Heronissi, Arkadiko village and Kryoneri, are just some of the options we suggest! Those who wish to explore the beautiful waters of the area, can dive in the Arcadian village, Xiropigado and Paralio Astros.

The most links below of the beaches are from the website of our municipality. The beaches below are in a geographical order from Athens, “Argolikos is an endless enchanting beach”

Beaches | DiscoverKynouria.gr

Xiropigado Beach

Anavalos Beach

Lileika Beach with small caves

Paliohano Beach

Atsiganos Beach

Kallisto Beach | DiscoverKynouria.gr

Portes beach and Argolikos gulf For more details open the link

Moustos Beach

12) Port of Agios Andreas and the ancient city of Anthini

Xerronisi Beach

Arkadiko Chorio Beach

Kryoneri Beach

Sampatiki beach and Argolikos, “if you were going there”. For more details open the link

The mill of Agios Andreas “swims” in the Argolic

The beach beside the port of Paralio Astros

The beach from Paralio Astros to Agios Andreas, in the middle is the magnificent Portes beach

The Argolicgulf  has enchanting beaches and the “sun and the sea” of the Argolic gulf  is charming.

“In the Aegean islands”…:

 Paralio Astros, Spetses, Hydra, Poros, Piraeus, Paros, Koufonisia, Amorgos, Santorini, Heraklion, Chania, Monemvasia, Paralio Astros

We have not done the whole above route, we have done almost half, but if we had our  own “boat” we would do it a few times…….

“The Aegean Islands” are beautiful and offer many attractions that we all “must” visit. After all, it is not a coincidence that the prevailing view <the Greek name Atlantis helps this view> that in the Aegean existed about 12,000 years ago and Atlantis <Atlantis> which was the center of the world …..

There are many ways we can visit the Aegean.

 From the picturesque port of Paralio Astros in the summer there are many cruises to the “Aegean islands Spetses, Hydra

ΥΔΡΑ ΣΠΕΤΣΕΣ ΑΠΟ ΑΣΤΡΟΣ

Those interested in marine experiences and fishing can learn more on the page below. Plan your fishing vacations in Greece or the South East Mediterranean sea

Plan your fishing vacations in Greece or the South East Mediterranean sea

How to get there:

The distances are from Astros, Paralio Astros is 4 km away from Astros

 From Athens airport follow the route to Athens, Corinth, Tripoli, exit to Argos (At the exit Sterna after Nemea), Argos, Tripoli (from the old road), exit to Astros (Left after the Mills), Astros.

Astros is approximately 200 km from Athens Airport. 170 km from Athens , 34 km from Argos, 33 km from Nafplio, 40 km from Tripoli, 48 km from Leonidio, 82 km from Sparta and 90 km from Mystras,

In Astros and Paralio Astros there are many hotels and restaurants with traditional food, as in most neighboring villages.

Other options for Accommodation / Food: it is in Nafplio (33 km), in Tripoli (40 km),

Accommodation & Catering from the website of our municipality

https://www.discoverkynouria.gr/el/accommodation

The “island”Paralio Astros

Sources

Municipality of North Kynouria

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Agiannis Primary School in 1958, a teacher with 80 students in six classes. – astrosgr.com

Memories of Agiannis Soulinari in the 1950s. – astrosgr.com

Astros in the sixties: how the streets were opened, the names of the streets, the politics of the time and other stories. – astrosgr.com

Barba Panos Katsianos and his wheel barrel, which Plastiras made a mess of. – astrosgr.com

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From the “Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland Management Agency, 2015. Guide for the protected area of ​​Mount Parnon and Moustos Wetland. Nature, Culture, Ecotourism. Astros of Arcadia “.

The Tsakonian dialect of Leonidio, Pragmatefti, Melana, Tyros, Sapounakeika, Agios Andreas, Prasto, Sitaina, Kastanitsa is spoken. Settlements: Sampatiki, Livadi, Vaskina, Paliochora, Agios Panteleimonas (Bubble), Dernikeika

 The Tsakonian dialect

The Tsakonian dialect, the Tsakonian dance, the costume, the customs and traditions of the Tsakonians, are another dynamic of the Parnon area. According to the “Chronicle of Monemvasia”: “And the prefectures and peasants of Thremte were settled in the rugged places adjacent to it, and finally the jaconia were named”. The Tsakones, as true descendants of the Dorians, kept their roots intact and the Tsakonian language is still the living expression of the Doric dialect. In the cradle of Tsakonia, today insists on walking and creating in the footsteps of yesterday in a perpetual and uninterrupted breath of Greece. The special linguistic treasure of our place. The Tsakonian dialect has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is recognized as a cultural achievement and a unique treasure trove of culture. The language was preserved genuine and unadulterated in the mouths of ordinary people, peasants, shepherds and farmers. In the wishes, in the greetings, in the curses, in the everyday expressions, in the teasing and the jokes, there is for centuries now the linguistic treasure of the Tsakonians. In this special part of the Greek land called Tsakonia (the cradle of Tsakonia was Prastos, Kastanitsa and Sitaina), in these rugged places, the inhabitants of the area, with few means, not only survived, but left behind a valuable heritage, the Tsakonian tradition, the beautiful language, the unique evocative Tsakonian dance, the Tsakonian songs, the weaving art, their habits, what we call today customs and traditions. All this composes the identity of the place with a living language that is in the hands of the Tsakonians, but also of all Hellenism, to embrace it and protect it from oblivion

The Tsakonian dialect is spoken :

See the links below

Leonidio of Kynouria, “the capital of the sea”

Pragmatefti of Arcadia

Pera Melana of Arcadia

Tyros of Arcadia

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Sitaina of Arcadia – astrosgr.com v

Kastanitsa of Arcadia – astrosgr.com v

Prastos of Arcadia – astrosgr.com v

Agios Andreas of Arcadia – astrosgr.com v

The Tsakones &  Villages of Tsakonia

Settlements:

Sampatiki beach and Argolikos, “if you were going there”.

Sapounakeika of Arcadia

Livadi of Arcadia

Baskina of Arcadia

Paleochora of Arcadia

Saint Panteleimon of Arcadia (Fouska),

Dernikeika

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