Guidebook for Kiato

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Guidebook for Kiato

Sightseeing

Hermes cave

The cave of Hermes is located on the west side of Flambouritsa and is one of the few caves in Greece at an altitude of 1,700 m. It has an area of 1,200 square meters and is branched into 8 chambers with complexes of colorful stalagmites and stalactites.The cave stands out for its depth and for the chambers with the colorful stalactites. Descent to the cave requires special attention and special equipment is considered useful.

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Hermes cave

Eparchiaki Odos Kiatou - Vitinas

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The cave of Hermes is located on the west side of Flambouritsa and is one of the few caves in Greece at an altitude of 1,700 m. It has an area of 1,200 square meters and is branched into 8 chambers with complexes of colorful stalagmites and stalactites.The cave stands out for its depth and for the chambers with the colorful stalactites. Descent to the cave requires special attention and special equipment is considered useful.

Mycenae

Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name was given to one of the greatest civilizations of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean civilization, while the myths related to its history have inspired poets and writers over many centuries, from the Homeric epics and the great tragedies of the Classical period to contemporary literary and artistic creation.

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Mycenae

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Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name was given to one of the greatest civilizations of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean civilization, while the myths related to its history have inspired poets and writers over many centuries, from the Homeric epics and the great tragedies of the Classical period to contemporary literary and artistic creation.

Nafplion

One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece, Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834.

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Nafplion

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One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece, Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834.

Corinth Canal

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Corinth Canal

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Stymfalia

Right next to the coastal road of Lake Stymphalia, in Skala, there is a small hole, which after 1,5-2 meters downhill leads to the first lakeside cave room. This cave, when discovered, a few years ago when the road was opened, proved to be beautiful, with very remarkable stalactite and stalagmite decorations leading to an underground lake. This lake, in fact, was none other than Stymphalia itself, which, at this point, entered the interior of the earth, that is, the cave. The cave is unfortunately not visited.

Stymfalia

Right next to the coastal road of Lake Stymphalia, in Skala, there is a small hole, which after 1,5-2 meters downhill leads to the first lakeside cave room. This cave, when discovered, a few years ago when the road was opened, proved to be beautiful, with very remarkable stalactite and stalagmite decorations leading to an underground lake. This lake, in fact, was none other than Stymphalia itself, which, at this point, entered the interior of the earth, that is, the cave. The cave is unfortunately not visited.

Καταβόθρες Φενεού

Two rivers of the valley of Feneos, Olbios and Gorge, could not find a way to the sea, so their waters would flow to the plateau of Feneos. Over the years, in the southern terminals of the plateau, large drains were formed, the so-called sinks. Perimeter of the old, now-dried Feneos lake, there are 3-4 natural sinks from which, escaping the surplus waters of the lake to the aquifer and the sea, eventually. The only one that still works for this purpose is near the village of Mati on the Feneos plateau, and drains the scorching waters of a great stream into the earth in a very impressive way.

Καταβόθρες Φενεού

Two rivers of the valley of Feneos, Olbios and Gorge, could not find a way to the sea, so their waters would flow to the plateau of Feneos. Over the years, in the southern terminals of the plateau, large drains were formed, the so-called sinks. Perimeter of the old, now-dried Feneos lake, there are 3-4 natural sinks from which, escaping the surplus waters of the lake to the aquifer and the sea, eventually. The only one that still works for this purpose is near the village of Mati on the Feneos plateau, and drains the scorching waters of a great stream into the earth in a very impressive way.

Byzantine Monastery Lechovas

At a distance of 4 km southwest of Kryoneri, at an altitude of 1050m is located the Monastery of Dormition of the Virgin Lexova. It is built on the foothills of the fortified Mount Titan. From Kiato, following the road to the interior of the prefecture, one passes by the village of Souli, turns left towards Nemea and meets the village of Kryoneri. Just outside it there is a branch that leads to the monastery (4 km) through a wonderful path full of plane trees. Following the ravine on the right bank of the Elizona stream, the paved road quickly brings us to the shelter, from which we see the monastery in front of us.

Byzantine Monastery Lechovas

At a distance of 4 km southwest of Kryoneri, at an altitude of 1050m is located the Monastery of Dormition of the Virgin Lexova. It is built on the foothills of the fortified Mount Titan. From Kiato, following the road to the interior of the prefecture, one passes by the village of Souli, turns left towards Nemea and meets the village of Kryoneri. Just outside it there is a branch that leads to the monastery (4 km) through a wonderful path full of plane trees. Following the ravine on the right bank of the Elizona stream, the paved road quickly brings us to the shelter, from which we see the monastery in front of us.

Moni Osiou Patapiou

On the steep slopes of Gerania, above Loutraki, in a position with panoramic views, stands the imposing monastery of Saint Patapios, one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Greece.

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Moni Osiou Patapiou

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On the steep slopes of Gerania, above Loutraki, in a position with panoramic views, stands the imposing monastery of Saint Patapios, one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Greece.

Arts & Culture

Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus

The Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus, within which the Epidaurus Ancient Theatre is situated, was one of the most extensive sacred sanctuaries in ancient Greece. It belonged to Epidaurus, a small city-state of the Classical period located on the nearby western coast of the Saronic Gulf, where the village of Palea Epidavros (Old Epidaurus) stands today.

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Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus

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The Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus, within which the Epidaurus Ancient Theatre is situated, was one of the most extensive sacred sanctuaries in ancient Greece. It belonged to Epidaurus, a small city-state of the Classical period located on the nearby western coast of the Saronic Gulf, where the village of Palea Epidavros (Old Epidaurus) stands today.

Archaeological Museum of Corinth

The Museum of Ancient Corinth was built in 1932 to house the numerous objects brought to light by the archaeological excavations. Its construction was undertaken by the American School of Classical Studies, thanks to a donation of Ada Small Moore.

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Archaeological Museum of Corinth

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The Museum of Ancient Corinth was built in 1932 to house the numerous objects brought to light by the archaeological excavations. Its construction was undertaken by the American School of Classical Studies, thanks to a donation of Ada Small Moore.

Parks & Nature

Lake Doxa

Lake Doxa is an artificial lake in western Corinthia, Greece. It is situated at an elevation of 900 m, in the municipal unit Feneos, near the village Archaia Feneos. Construction was completed in the late 1990s. It is fed and drained by the small river Doxa (Δόξα), which empties into the plain of Feneos. In the heart of the lake on a small peninsula features a small church of Agios Fanourios.

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Lake Doxa

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Lake Doxa is an artificial lake in western Corinthia, Greece. It is situated at an elevation of 900 m, in the municipal unit Feneos, near the village Archaia Feneos. Construction was completed in the late 1990s. It is fed and drained by the small river Doxa (Δόξα), which empties into the plain of Feneos. In the heart of the lake on a small peninsula features a small church of Agios Fanourios.