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Λεπιανά | Lepiana Πρασιά | Prassia
From Krenti take Viniani - Chalkiopoulou national road ( s . route 10 ) and following the relevant directions , you will find Voulpi , one of the most beautiful and picturesque villages in the region , with churches , blooming bougainvilleas and the kind people . Take D . Fragistas provincial road and within a few minutes , at least 6 ’, get to Limeri , a place inseparably connected with the life and the action of Ant . Katsantonis during the years before the Greek War of Independence . For religious visitors , this place hosts 7 churches , with Aghia Varvara as the most popular one . With the mind filled with beautiful images , head to Granitsa , at short distance from Granitsiotis river . Spend some time in the museum , where you can admire , among others , several folklore exhibits , local costumes and arms from 1821 . At an altitude of 850meters and after you drive only 5,8 km , enjoy the idyllic landscape in Lithochori , with the settlements Platanos ,
Τοπόλιανα | Topoliana
Νέο Αργύρι | Neo Argiri
Panagia and Stavros , ( named after the large cross at the entrance of the village ). Within striking distance ( 5,8km ) you will arrive at Raptopoulou , hidden in Fteri , Tsouka and Kri peaks and letting the eye get lost in endless forests ... Prassia consists also of many settlements with endless beauties , as well as with interesting religious sites and a milleniaold cypress of Kosmas Etolos , who used this tree to answer to the locals ’ question on freedom . There are impressive rocky formations in Kedra , where the gorge of Parga is located , with impressive plane trees , while in Lepiana , on the way back , after Raptopoulo , within a lush landscape , where you will find the church of Agii Anargiri . There , walk down to admire the stone bridge of Templa at Acheloos , connecting the villages Vrouviana and Topoliana the next dreamy destination . Finish this route with Neo Argiri , the last village on the north-eastern edge of the region ( 90 km from Karpenissi ).
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