kipina monasteryThe monastery of Kipina, built in 1212 in honor of the Dormition of Virgin Mary is the most impressive of the region. It is embedded within a vertical cliff in such a miraculous way that makes it hard to be traced from a distance. There used to be a drawbridge to secure the entrance of possible invasions and one can still visit the 240 m. deep cave, used back then, as a shelter for the protection of nearby residents.
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the watermillsThe watermill is one of the most ancient machines used by humans thousands of years ago. It marks a milestone in the history of Technology since it’s the first machine ever to be set in motion via a natural source of energy, the water, and thus replacing the human or animal motioned mills.
The watermill’s mechanism consists of two parts: the kinetic, which includes the water turbine and its compounds, and the milling one, consisting of the milling-stones and the operating compounds. At Tzoumerka one has the chance to visit some amazing traditional watermills of exceptional charm, such as the watermills of Agnanta, Matsouki, Kristi and Katarraktis. |
anemotripa caveThe only cave in Greece, whith a river crossing along its entire length, is the cave of the Windmill of Pramanta, in Tzoumerka.
A magnificent nature creation with a history of 15 million years! |
plaka bridgeAt Tzoumerka, where the water and the rivers are abundant, one has the chance to visit and traverse many stone bridges. These edifices, beside their practical use, constitute the ultimate feat of both architecture and elegance, since they fit in perfectly in the surrounding environment. The most famous among them is that of Plaka, which was constructed in 1866. Its dimensions (61 m. of length and 20 m. of height) make it the largest one-arch stone bridge in the Balkans. It served as the border between Greece and Turkey for over 30 years.
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