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Pelopio
Pelopio ( el, Πελόπιο, before 1928: Κριεκούκι - ''Kriekouki'') is a settlement in the municipality of Ancient Olympia, Elis, Greece. Pelopio is 3 km east of Smila, 4 km northwest of Olympia and 5 km southwest of Chelidoni. The Greek National Road 74 ( Pyrgos - Tripoli) passes south of the village. Pelopio had a population of 976 in 2011. History The village was founded in the 15th century during the Ottoman rule. It was founded by Turkish-Albanians who named it originally "Kriekouki" which means "red head" in their language. In 1928 it was renamed to Pelopio after Pelops, the mythical king of Pisa. Pelopio suffered damage from the 2007 Greek forest fires and from a tornado on 3 November 2009. Population The population slightly declined over the years due to the economical crises. Most inhabitants who left went to Athens while a few of them immigrated to Germany. It is noted also that others left during the sixties to Patras, Athens or Thessaloniki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olympia, Greece
Olympia ( el, label=Modern Greek, Ολυμπία ; grc, Ὀλυμπία ), officially Archaia Olympia ( el, label=Modern Greek, Αρχαία Ολυμπία; grc, Ἀρχαία Ὀλυμπία, links=no; "Ancient Olympia"), is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name. This site was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. They were restored on a global basis in 1894 in honor of the ideal of peaceful international contention for excellence. The sacred precinct, named the Altis, was primarily dedicated to Zeus, although other gods were worshipped there. The games conducted in his name drew visitors from all over the Greek world as one of a group of such "Panhellenic" centres, which helped to build the identity of the ancient Greeks as a nation. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelops
In Greek mythology, Pelops (; ) was king of Pisa in the Peloponnesus region (, lit. "Pelops' Island"). He was the son of Tantalus and the father of Atreus. He was venerated at Olympia, where his cult developed into the founding myth of the Olympic Games, the most important expression of unity, not only for the people of Peloponnesus, but for all Hellenes. At the sanctuary at Olympia, chthonic night-time libations were offered each time to "dark-faced" Pelops in his sacrificial pit (''bothros'') before they were offered in the following daylight to the sky-god Zeus (Burkert 1983:96). Genealogy Pelops was a son of Tantalus and either Dione, Euryanassa, Eurythemista,Scholia ad Euripides, ''Orestes'11/ref> or Clytia. In some accounts, he was called a bastard son of Tantalus while others named his parents as Atlas and the nymph Linos. Others would make Pelops the son of Hermes and Calyce while another says that he was an Achaean from Olenus. Of Phrygian or Lydian birth, he d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smila, Greece
Smila ( el, Σμίλα) is a village in the municipality of Olympia, Elis, Greece. It is situated in the plains north of the river Alfeios, 1 km north of Strefi, 3 km west of Pelopio, 7 km northwest of Olympia and 10 km east of Pyrgos. In 2011 its population was 341 for the village and 390 for the municipal district, which includes the small village Karoutes. The myth says that the village was called Smila because Praxiteles (the artist who made the famous statue of Hermes), lost his chisel ( el, σμίλη) here. Many ancient artifacts have been found in this village, especially in the northern part. They are exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. A great cheesemaking tradition has been established in Smila over the past few years, and several well known cheesemakers have been born in Smila, some of whom have found extensive occupation as ship chefs. Smila suffered damage from the 2007 Greek forest fires. Population See also *List of settleme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Greek Forest Fires
The 2007 Greek forest fires were a series of massive forest fires that broke out in several areas across Greece throughout the summer of 2007. The most destructive and lethal infernos broke out on 23 August, expanded rapidly and raged out of control until 27 August, until they were finally put out in early September. The fires mainly affected western and southern Peloponnese as well as southern Euboea. The death toll in August alone stood at 67 people. In total 84 people lost their lives because of the fires, including several fire fighters. Some of these firestorms are believed to be the result of arson while others were merely the result of negligence. Hot temperatures, including three consecutive heat waves of over 40 °C (105 °F), and severe drought rendered the 2007 summer unprecedented in modern Greek history. From the end of June to early September, over 3,000 forest fires were recorded across the nation. Nine more people were killed in blazes in June and July. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vyron Davos
Vyronas Davos (Greek: Βύρων Δάβος; born 1927), is a Greek historian, writer and poet. He was born in the village of Pelopio (now part of the municipality of Olympia) in Elis and moved to Athens as an employee of the fire department. Davos was member of the Hellenic or Greek Literature Company and the Greek Literature Union. His literature of the same is made known to the cultural ministry. Bibliography He wrote several historic and poetic works. His most popular include: He also wrote several articles in newspapers of Elis including '' Patris'', '' Avgi'', etc. References *''The first version of the article is translated from the article Article often refers to: * Article (grammar), a grammatical element used to indicate definiteness or indefiniteness * Article (publishing), a piece of nonfictional prose that is an independent part of a publication Article may also refer to: G ... at the Greek Wikipedia ( Main page)'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Davos Vyronas 1927 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Settlements In Elis
This is a list of settlements in Elis, Greece. * Achladini * Aetorrachi * Agios Andreas, Katakolo * Agia Anna * Agia Kyriaki * Agia Mavra * Agia Triada * Agioi Apostoloi * Agios Charalampos * Agios Dimitrios * Agios Georgios * Agios Ilias, Amaliada * Agios Ilias, Pyrgos * Agios Ilias, Zacharo * Agios Ioannis * Agnanta * Agrapidochori * Agridi * Alfeiousa * Alifeira * Alpochori * Amaliada * Ampelokampos * Ampelonas * Amygdalies * Andravida * Andritsaina * Anemochori * Anilio * Anthonas * Antroni * Archaia Ilida * Archaia Olympia * Archaia Pisa * Areti * Arini * Artemida * Arvaniti * Aspra Spitia * Astras * Avgeio * Avgi * Borsi * Charia * Chavari * Cheimadio * Chelidoni * Chrysochori * Dafni * Dafniotissa * Dafnoula * Diasella * Dimitra * Doukas * Douneika * Dragogio * Efyra * Elaionas * Epitalio * Fanari * Figaleia * Flokas * Foloi * Fonaitika * Frixa * Gastouni * Geraki * Giannitsochori * Goumero * Graikas * Granitsaiika * Gryllos * I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Greece
Western Greece Region ( el, Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Ελλάδας, translit=Periféria Dhitikís Elládhas, ) is one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece. It comprises the western part of continental Greece and the northwestern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. It occupies an area of and its population is, according to the 2011 census, at 679,796 inhabitants. The capital of the Western Greece is Patras, the third-largest-city in the country with a population of about 280,000 inhabitants. The NUTS 2 code for the region of Western Greece is EL63. Administration The region of Western Greece was established in the 1987 administrative reform. With the 2010 Kallikratis plan, its powers and authority were redefined and extended. Along with Peloponnese and the Ionian Islands regions, it is supervised by the Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian Islands based at Patras. The region is based at Patras and is divided int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elis (regional Unit)
Elis or Ilia ( el, Ηλεία, ''Ileia'') is a historic region in the western part of the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece. It is administered as a regional unit of the modern region of Western Greece. Its capital is Pyrgos. Until 2011 it was Elis Prefecture, covering the same territory. The modern regional unit is nearly coterminous with the ancient Elis of the classical period. Here lie the ancient ruins of cities of Elis, Epitalion and Olympia, known for the ancient Olympic Games which started in 776 BC. Geography The northernmost point of Elis is 38° 06'N, the westernmost is 22° 12′E, the southernmost is 37° 18′N, and the easternmost is 21° 54′E. The length from north to south is , and from east-to-west is around . The modern regional unit is not completely congruent with ancient Elis: Lampeia belonged to ancient Arcadia, and Kalogria is now part of Achaea. The longest river is the Alfeios. Other rivers are the Erymanthos, Pineios and Neda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greece
Greece,, or , romanized: ', officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the northeast. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the Geography of Greece, mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin, featuring List of islands of Greece, thousands of islands. The country consists of nine Geographic regions of Greece, traditional geographic regions, and has a population of approximately 10.4 million. Athens is the nation's capital and List of cities and towns in Greece, largest city, followed by Thessaloniki and Patras. Greece is considered the cradle of Western culture, Western civilization, being the birthplace of Athenian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chelidoni
:''Chelidoni may also refer to a settlement near Andritsaina, part of the municipal district of Dafnoula'' Chelidoni ( el, Χελιδόνι) is a village in the municipality of Ancient Olympia, Elis, Greece. In 2011 its population was 550. It is located in the southwestern foothills of the Foloi plateau, 3 km west of Kryoneri, 8 km north of Olympia and 17 km east of Pyrgos. The village suffered damage from the 2007 Greek forest fires The 2007 Greek forest fires were a series of massive forest fires that broke out in several areas across Greece throughout the summer of 2007. The most destructive and lethal infernos broke out on 23 August, expanded rapidly and raged out of con .... Chelidoni is also a locality near Ayios Alexandros in the district of Paphos, in the Republic of Cyprus. Population See also * List of settlements in Elis References External links Chelidoni GTP Travel Pageswebsite{{Ancient Olympia Populated places in Elis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greek National Road 74
National Road 74 ( el, Εθνική Οδός 74, abbreviated as EO74) is a single carriageway road in southern Greece. It connects Pyrgos, Elis, Pyrgos with Tripoli, Greece, Tripoli, via Olympia, Greece, Olympia and Vytina. Its length is . It runs through the western and central part of the Peloponnese peninsula, in the regional units Elis (regional unit), Elis and Arcadia (regional unit), Arcadia. Route The western terminus of the GR-74 is in Pyrgos, Elis, Pyrgos, where it branches off the Greek National Road 9, GR-9. On its way east, it follows the Alfeios valley past Olympia, Greece, Olympia until Tripotamia, where it starts following the river Ladon (river), Ladon upstream. Near Kalliani it turns east again. It passes through mountainous northern Arcadia (regional unit), Arcadia, through the towns Vytina and Levidi. It ends at Tripoli, Greece, Tripoli, where it is connected with the Greek National Road 7, GR-7 and the Greek National Road 39, GR-39. National Road 74 passes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrgos, Elis
Pyrgos ( el, Πύργος, meaning "tower") is a city in the northwestern Peloponnese, Greece, capital of the regional unit of Elis and the seat of the Municipality of Pyrgos. The city is located in the middle of a plain, from the Ionian Sea. The river Alfeios flows into sea about south of Pyrgos. The population of the town Pyrgos is 25,180, and of the municipality 47,995 (2011). Pyrgos is west of Olympia, southeast of Amaliada, southwest of Patras and west of Tripoli. Historical population Municipality The municipality Pyrgos was formed during the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the following 4 former municipalities, that became municipal units: *Iardanos *Oleni *Pyrgos * Volakas The municipality has an area of 456.610 km2, the municipal unit 170.866 km2. Subdivisions The municipal unit of Pyrgos is divided into the following communities (settlements within the communities given in brackets): *Pyrgos (Pyrgos, Anthopyrgos, Kavasilakia, Lampeti, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
