Mavranaioi
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Mavranaioi is the former seat of government in the municipality of Theodoros Ziakas
, Grevena Prefecture
, in Greece
. It has a population of approximately 200(1991).It is the first village on the road to the ski resort Vassilitsa at an altitude of 770 m.From Mavranaious came the Abbot of the Monis Spilaion. Said to have named the Turkish occupation, when the Turks took the children of the village and made janissaries and residents commiserating these, named them "black youth" (i.e. the hapless youth). Mavranaioi community and residents of villages in the winter 450 people, while in summer the population reaches about 1,000 people, the main sources of income for agriculture and livestock.Remarkable natural monument area is the river Venetikos, which is accessible by paved road south-south east. Mavranaioi of which leads to Pigaditsa. Also South east of Mavranaioi constructed geofragma where formed beautiful lake, about 15 m depth Sources "Well Nik," Tselkos "," Pigadoulia "," Zivi "," Mary-Prosokipia "," St. Trinity "etc. The Gyftopigado Argkozia and near the Cross. Suitable for hiking and recreation are the peaks of the region "Tabouri-Glykomeli (920 m) between Mavranaioi-Stauros," Emorfi-Rahi (850 m) 3.5 km south and "Antan" (850 m) 2.5 km south of Mavronoros. Forest oak and black pine covers portions of Mafranaioi. Interestingly, the location "Perdika" between Mavranaioi and Mavronoros, rumored that took its name from the namesake of general Philip.Much interest is the central church, which is dedicated to St. Dimitri.Sto temple bears the date of incorporation (1818), and save icons, icons and relics. Few images are preserved in the chapel of St. Athanasius and St. Kitts. According to oral tradition, the chapel of the Virgin was built in memory of his mother a janissary, who financed the construction. Burned by the Germans and rebuilt in 1960. Paliomonastiro in position, close to Notre Mavranaioi, were columns, mosaics and fragments of clay pots. Mavronoros found in the church of St. Theodore (1806) with frescoes from the 19th century. and the church of Agia Kyriaki (1704), the oldest church of Grevena, now on maintenance and restoration is well maintained, even in Mavronoros and 3 km south east, is the chapel of Trinity, formerly monastery.
Important churches Cross of the Assumption (1890) 500 MD of the village of Agios Nikolaos with the stone fountain. Other such taps is "Tsekliza" and "Ekklisias Pigadi" in Mavranaioi and "Kara Pigadi" in Mavronoros. The Community Cultural Associations organized by the revival of the traditions of the Light of Rogkatsarion carnival and events with dancing and celebrations center around Christmas and Carnival. The Easter dance of the chapels in Easter songs, while Sunday after Easter is repeated in Agia Triada and the Mavronoros Ag.Pnefmatos in the village. The biggest festival of Mafranaion takes place the night of August, with high jinks in the courtyard of the Community Office, accompanied by traditional musical instruments and the participation of many visitors.
The village is located on the way to the ski resort
of Vasilitsa
, about 13 km
from Grevena
and 19 km from Avdella
.
Theodoros Ziakas (municipality)
Theodoros Ziakas is a former municipality in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. It was named after Theodoros Ziakas, a 19th century leader of the Greek struggle for...
, Grevena Prefecture
Grevena Prefecture
Grevena is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of West Macedonia. Its capital is the town of Grevena.-Geography:Grevena borders the regional units of Ioannina to the west, Kastoria to the northwest, Kozani to the north and east, Larissa to the southeast and Trikala to...
, in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. It has a population of approximately 200(1991).It is the first village on the road to the ski resort Vassilitsa at an altitude of 770 m.From Mavranaious came the Abbot of the Monis Spilaion. Said to have named the Turkish occupation, when the Turks took the children of the village and made janissaries and residents commiserating these, named them "black youth" (i.e. the hapless youth). Mavranaioi community and residents of villages in the winter 450 people, while in summer the population reaches about 1,000 people, the main sources of income for agriculture and livestock.Remarkable natural monument area is the river Venetikos, which is accessible by paved road south-south east. Mavranaioi of which leads to Pigaditsa. Also South east of Mavranaioi constructed geofragma where formed beautiful lake, about 15 m depth Sources "Well Nik," Tselkos "," Pigadoulia "," Zivi "," Mary-Prosokipia "," St. Trinity "etc. The Gyftopigado Argkozia and near the Cross. Suitable for hiking and recreation are the peaks of the region "Tabouri-Glykomeli (920 m) between Mavranaioi-Stauros," Emorfi-Rahi (850 m) 3.5 km south and "Antan" (850 m) 2.5 km south of Mavronoros. Forest oak and black pine covers portions of Mafranaioi. Interestingly, the location "Perdika" between Mavranaioi and Mavronoros, rumored that took its name from the namesake of general Philip.Much interest is the central church, which is dedicated to St. Dimitri.Sto temple bears the date of incorporation (1818), and save icons, icons and relics. Few images are preserved in the chapel of St. Athanasius and St. Kitts. According to oral tradition, the chapel of the Virgin was built in memory of his mother a janissary, who financed the construction. Burned by the Germans and rebuilt in 1960. Paliomonastiro in position, close to Notre Mavranaioi, were columns, mosaics and fragments of clay pots. Mavronoros found in the church of St. Theodore (1806) with frescoes from the 19th century. and the church of Agia Kyriaki (1704), the oldest church of Grevena, now on maintenance and restoration is well maintained, even in Mavronoros and 3 km south east, is the chapel of Trinity, formerly monastery.
Important churches Cross of the Assumption (1890) 500 MD of the village of Agios Nikolaos with the stone fountain. Other such taps is "Tsekliza" and "Ekklisias Pigadi" in Mavranaioi and "Kara Pigadi" in Mavronoros. The Community Cultural Associations organized by the revival of the traditions of the Light of Rogkatsarion carnival and events with dancing and celebrations center around Christmas and Carnival. The Easter dance of the chapels in Easter songs, while Sunday after Easter is repeated in Agia Triada and the Mavronoros Ag.Pnefmatos in the village. The biggest festival of Mafranaion takes place the night of August, with high jinks in the courtyard of the Community Office, accompanied by traditional musical instruments and the participation of many visitors.
The village is located on the way to the ski resort
Ski resort
A ski resort is a resort developed for skiing and other winter sports. In Europe a ski resort is a town or village in a ski area - a mountainous area, where there are ski trails and supporting services such as hotels and other accommodation, restaurants, equipment rental and a ski lift system...
of Vasilitsa
Vasilitsa
Vasilitsa is one of the best ski resorts in Greece. The ski center is located in the middle of Pindos , approximately 42km away from Grevena and 417km from Athens. The ski resorts currently has 5 lifts and 16 ski trails. The summit of the resort is 2113m above sea level and the total vertical drop...
, about 13 km
KM
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from Grevena
Grevena
Grevena is a town and municipality in Greece, capital of the Grevena peripheral unit. The town's current population is 10,447 citizens; it lies about 400 km from Athens and about 180 km from Thessaloniki. The municipality's population is 30,564...
and 19 km from Avdella
Avdella
Avdella is a village and a former municipality in Grevena peripheral unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Grevena, of which it is a municipal unit. It is a seasonal Vlach village in the Pindus mountains, at 1250–1350 metres altitude...
.