Arcadia
Capital: Tripoli Main areas are: Dimitsana, Leonidio, Megalopoli, Tripoli.
The capital of Arcadia, Tripoli , was a military and administrative centre. In the centre of the town you must visit the Malliaropouleio Theatre , the house in which Kostas Kariotakis (a Greek poet) was born, the Areos (Mars) square and the archaeological museum.
It is also worthwhile visiting the metropolitan church of St Vasilios, Taxiarchon and the church of Epano Chrepa . Out of town, from the hilltop of Agioi Theodoroi , the view is magnificent. From north to south, is dotted with many beautiful beaches whose crystal waters and the golden sand will fascinate you. Xiropigado, Astros, Agios Andreas, Tiros, Libadi, Plaka Leonidiou, Sampatiki, Lakkos and Poulithra are waiting to be with you.
Located in the centre of the fruit bearing valley of Megalopoli , the city was created after the battle of Leuktron. Excavations have brought to light, parts of the ancient theatre, which was one of the largest in ancient times.
Near Megalopoli is Basta Lykosoura
Karytaina
On the hillsides of Mainalon has been built Stemnitsa
Dimitsana
10kms from Dimitsana is Lagadia
Lagadia is built on a steep canyon on an altitude of 900 meters. The houses that are amphitheatrically built on the slope are facing the ravine. Due to the slope, many of those are designed to have one storey at the one side of the road and three at the other. The Central Square of the village stands on the edge of a deep ravine rich in walnut trees, plane trees and fresh water streams. At this point Thoa canyon begins and stretches crossing a big part of Gortynia and eventually ending up at river Ladona. Laggadia is also known for its developed local weaving mill handicraft.
The upper part of the village, Pano Geitonia , apart from having a magnificent view, is unique in picturesqueness. The most important sights are the house of Deligiannis, and the old historic churches of ” Agion Taxiarhon ” (1805) and ” Agion Apostolon ” (1845) that are characterized by their peculiar belfries. Especially at the front of Taxiarhon church, one will notice the stone-made artistic belfry, which is equipped with a clock. Some other remarkable stone-made structures are the Gymnasium and many elegant fountains that decorate the village.
Vytina
Maria Papadopoulou, the sister of Paulo Mela, had founded a sanatorium located in an area above the town. It was used for the soldiers and the old warriors of the Balkan Wars. Nowadays the sanatorium does not operate anymore however the good climate of the area still attracts many tourists during all seasons.
In the wintertime the snow-covered Vytina offers a unique and astonishing sight. The Central Square of the village, with the remarkable stone-built church, the graphic coffee shops and the nearby traditional old bakery and tavernas, is idyllic as well as convenient for the visitors. Some interesting building is the stone-built Elementary School, monastery of Kernitsa, folklore museum, ski center of Ostrakina. You can also visit the old aquaduct, and the stone bridge.
Astros
Quite some distance from sea, is the fertile plain of Leonidio
The little village of Kosmas
By bus: Intercity buses run daily from Athens to Tripoli.By car: In order to go to Arkadia by car
From Athens the distance is 195 km
By train: There are time-tables from Athens to Tripoli.
Tripoli Municipality
2713 600404
Athens Bus Station
210 5132834
Tripoli Hospital
2713 601700
Tripoli Railway Station
2710 241696
Tripoli Police Station
2710 230540
Athens Railway Station
210 5131601
Arcadia Police
2710 230549-50
Tripoli Tourist Information
2710 222243
Tripoli Traffic Police
2710 230566
Tripoli Taxi Station
2710 233010 -12
Tripoli Fire Brigade
2713 602510
Tripoli Archaeological Museum
2710 242148
Tripoli Bus Station
2710 222560
Mainalo Ski Center
6985 063909
