Treasure chest in red and yellow, directly attached to a previous church from the 14th century. The associated parking lot is also a good starting point for the hike through the Sarakina Gorge and further up to Zoúrva.

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Germännle

June 24, 2023

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Good parking facilities. Starting point for a tour through the nearby gorge.

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Andreas

June 11, 2024

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Beautiful church in an absolutely breathtaking setting. There are actually two churches, but the older and much smaller one (Ι.Ν. Κοίμησης της Θεοτόκου) is often overlooked. But here too, unfortunately, the doors are locked. The old drinking water fountain is also worth seeing.

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