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Panagia Faneromeni is the Holy Metropolis of Aegion. The church of the presentation of the Virgin and is the oldest church of the city. The primary first church was build in 1366, destroyed by earthquakes and rebuild greater based in plans of Ernst Ziller. The painter Kostas Fanellis decorated the church with fine Byzantine icons. Work of art is the temple of Taksiarches Angels basilica design. The first funded in 1712, but was destroyed by fire in the ages of Turk occupation. Today's temple is from 1896 also decorated by the painter Kostas Fanellis. Work of design art is the temple of Eisodia also based in plans of Ernst Ziller. One of the loveliest places for the visitor to enjoy the view to Corinthian Gulf is the square of Psila Alonia. A square full of flowers and trees, that holds a special place in the center of Aegion. In the center of the square the building of Municipal cafe is placed. It is an imposing tower like building, surrounded by trees, pine trees and flowers, gives special beauty to the city. This "tower" have bin designed in Venetian style and is "represents" the town like brand sign. Across the square one also finds a lovely park with the monument for the lost solder in front. It represents Mother Greece holding in her arms a solder died for his country (sculptured by Dmitriadis sculptor). Near the port the historic Plane tree of Vostitsa stands near by the twelve fountains. The twelve fountains, where water flows from twelve lion heads. The famous archaeologist Eric Sleaman, in his book Troy and Peloponnese, reports this plane tree and says that its age starts from the year 1450 or older. Pausanias did not report the tree in his Achaecs's, but he did report the fountains nearby. Scientists estimate that the age of the plane tree is more than 600 years. The passed years it had a 12 m circumference of torso and 50 m wide branches. Ascending from the railroad station to Aegio, one can face the famous steps of the old city. 172 stony steps that have the width of a normal street connect the downtown and the port with the upper main city, was build in 1901. The port of Aegion that has long history, starting from 373 b/C Taking the nice road made with stony plates from the plane tree on the way to the city is the Archaeological Museum of Aegion. The museum houses the restored neoclassical agora designed by Ernst Ziller. Its area is 880 square meters and according to an inscription that can be found at the north side of it was build in 1890 expenses of (that time) municipality of Aegion. The famous church of Panagia Trypiti (fountain of life) is located on the waterfront. 150 steps lead up to the ascetrerion, a small cave. It was here that the Miraculous Icon of the Mother of God was discovered. It is an art of Osios Lucas and miraculous. According to tradition, during the 17th century a voyager was shipwrecked off the shores of the Corinthian Gulf. In the darkness of the night he discerned a light near the shore. Summoning all his strength he finally made his way ashore and reaches the place where the light shone. As he approached the spot, he was amazed to find himself before an icon of the Virgin in front of which a lamp was burning. The voyager erected a small chapel on the spot, which developed into a renewed Monastery. Panagia Trypiti became the protectess and Patron Saint of the Christians of the area, and a National Shrine. Her feast day is the Friday of the week after Easter, and after a divine service in the central square of Aegion, a carry around the city follows. One of the few but major in value ecological place is the semi salt lagoon of Aliki. Is an essential biolife envelopment that lies three kilometers east of the town, and occupies 180 acres. Its vital position that connect east Greece to the west is very important for the rare species and birds that visit the lake every year. Aliki's ecosystem can be divided in tree subsystems: a) main lagoon, b) the coast zone, c) the cultivated fields. The Aliki ecosystem is very important because it offers opportunities to various species that are in the danger of elimination. After calculations scientists estimate that 210 various birds leave there. |
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| Beaches. |
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The beach nearest to the city is Aliki, it is is a good place for swimming ant sun. Following a small road along the coast eastward one passes the train station and Saint Nicholas church. There are cafe and restaurants, bus connection as well. First village west is Rododafni and turning to the right the seashore village Akoli at distance 4 km. Akoli has become popular seaside resort, especially with young people. The village has rooms to rent, taverns and vivid nightlife in summer. An other popular beach is Selianitika and Loggos in about 10 km from Aegio. You will find hotels, rooms to rent, restaurants and taverns. There are many coffee-shops and bars even open-air cinema. Lampiri is situated 16 km from Aegio with well-known coast and tourist facilities. Leaving Aegio eastward one can arrives to these beaches: Digeliotika, Temeni (long history, nice houses, pebbly beach), Valimitika (5km), Nikoleika, Rodia, Elaionas (Tripia), Pounta (Trapeza beach), Diakofto (12 km). |
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| Touristy places. |
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Psila Alonia is the biggest and most known square of Aegion. From that point the view to Corinthian gulf is magnificent. It is a place of gathering, entertainment and the place for various cultural events (Elikia Anthestiria festivals). One can find coffee-shops, restaurants, and the evergreen park of the city with many plants and a lovely small pool. The archaeological Museum of Aegion located in the east and the biggest side of the neoclassical agora of Aegion. There are 6 rooms ware the exhibits are set out in chronological order from the Neolithic to the Roman period. The founds comes mainly from Aegion and the other villages of Aigialeia (Aigeira, Keryneia, Rypes and others). The exhibition follows chronological order so that it can demonstrate the historical events and the variations in art of every historic season. With pride, a special place is excluded for the show of the marble statue of Zeus Aigiochos (1st s. a/C.) The main room able to contain 300 persons, is dedicated to the memory of Melina Mercouri. It is reserved for the city, ware cultural events, exhibitions, seminars, concerts e.c.t. take place. The municipal history and folk Museum , is hosted in a traditional stony house that belonged to the historic family of Lontos. Preserving the local tradition and cultural heritage, in 9 rooms, covers a large historic period (from the Turk occupation until today) of Aigialia. The building of Town Hall is also an old reconstructed building as well as the building of cultural center, that was used first as hospital. The Agia Lavra square in the center of Aegion, is also in the center of economical and commersial life of Aegion. |
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| Hotels - accommodation |
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At Aegion : Galini B`grad. 1st May 35 St. beds 49, wonderful view. Tel. (26910) 26-150~52. Telis C`grad. Corinthos 98 St. beds 64, tel. (26910) 28-200, 23-140. Other villages to find room are: Selianitika (hotel Kanelli 36 rooms. tel. (26910)72-213), Loggos Long Beach 139 rooms tel. (26910) 72-197 Fax 72-373, Akoli, Nikolaina Themisto 19 rooms tel. (26910) 81-888, Poseidon hotel Rodia, Elaionas. More convenient is to look these sites: traveling.gr, All hotels in Greece and Hellenic-Philoxenia were more information can be found for hotels of the area.
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