Triklino
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Triklino is a small mountain village (altitude 600 m.). It is located in the northwest part of Greece and belongs to Aetolia-Acarnania
. The artificial lake "Kremasta" is the boundary of the village with neighbouring Evrytania. The village belongs to the Inachos
municipal unit. Its population is about 200 inhabitants. The nearest major city is Agrinio
.
Originally, the name "Triklino" referred to a settlement at the neighbouring valley of the river Achelous. The valley was cultivated mostly with corn plantations. It was abandoned during the early 60s, when the government compensated the farmers in order to construct a huge dam at a place known as "Kremasta". The settlement and the cultivated land were eventually covered with water. A huge artificial lake was formed in the area, and is now known as "Kremasta lake".
The following people from the village are the most known in the region:
1.The fighter for the independence of Greece (1821–1829) Kasvikis Giannakis, who lost his life struggling against the Turks on a small island ( named Dolmas) near Mesolongi during the war for the independence of Greece (28 - 2 - 1826). See source [7]
2.The abbot of the Tatarna monastery Stefanos Papadimitriou. See Source [3]
3. The patriot Dr. Harilaos I.Papaioannou who was one of the first members of the Greek National Resistance Organisation, (EDES - ΕΔΕΣ), in the Valtos province (during the German Occupation 1941-1944) under the leadership of Napoleon Zervas and the second-in-command Stylianos Houtas. His brothers Alexandros Papaioannou, (army officer) and Christoforos, (teacher), were also members of the same organisation. See Sources [4,5,6]
Tatarna Bridge
In the early 1970s the "Tatarna" bridge was constructed. The bridge is located approximately 3 km east of the village and connects the Aitolia-Acarnania with Evritania prefectures. The bridge is considered as a very important architectural achievement , and holds 4 world awards
related to its method of structure (engineer and architect: Aristarchous Oiconomou - Αρίσταρχος Οικονόμου).
Trivia
Aetolia-Acarnania
Aetolia-Acarnania is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of West Greece. It is located in the western part of Greece; the regional unit is a combination of the geographic regions Aetolia and Acarnania. Its capital is Missolonghi for historical reasons, with its biggest...
. The artificial lake "Kremasta" is the boundary of the village with neighbouring Evrytania. The village belongs to the Inachos
Inachos, Greece
Inachos is a former municipality in Aetolia-Acarnania, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Amfilochia, of which it is a municipal unit. It is located in the northernmost part of Aetolia-Acarnania. Its land area is 585.382 km². Its population...
municipal unit. Its population is about 200 inhabitants. The nearest major city is Agrinio
Agrinio
Agrinion is the largest city and municipality of the Aetolia-Acarnania peripheral unit of Greece, with 96,321 inhabitants. It is the economical center of Aetolia-Acarnania, although its capital is the town of Mesolonghi. The settlement dates back to ancient times...
.
History
The village first appears under the name "Priantza" in the official catalogue of the Greek State in the year 1840.Originally, the name "Triklino" referred to a settlement at the neighbouring valley of the river Achelous. The valley was cultivated mostly with corn plantations. It was abandoned during the early 60s, when the government compensated the farmers in order to construct a huge dam at a place known as "Kremasta". The settlement and the cultivated land were eventually covered with water. A huge artificial lake was formed in the area, and is now known as "Kremasta lake".
The following people from the village are the most known in the region:
1.The fighter for the independence of Greece (1821–1829) Kasvikis Giannakis, who lost his life struggling against the Turks on a small island ( named Dolmas) near Mesolongi during the war for the independence of Greece (28 - 2 - 1826). See source [7]
2.The abbot of the Tatarna monastery Stefanos Papadimitriou. See Source [3]
3. The patriot Dr. Harilaos I.Papaioannou who was one of the first members of the Greek National Resistance Organisation, (EDES - ΕΔΕΣ), in the Valtos province (during the German Occupation 1941-1944) under the leadership of Napoleon Zervas and the second-in-command Stylianos Houtas. His brothers Alexandros Papaioannou, (army officer) and Christoforos, (teacher), were also members of the same organisation. See Sources [4,5,6]
Population
| Year | Population | Change (village) |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 389 | - |
| 1991 | 229 | -160/-41.13% |
| 2001 | 288 | 59/20.49% |
Tatarna BridgeTatarna BridgeThe Tatarna Bridge is a modern bridge over the Kremasta artificial lake. The bridge connects the Valtos province of Acarnania with the Evrytania prefecture. In the same place there was a 17th century historical and famous old arch stone bridge . The name Tatarna comes from a nearby monastery...
In the early 1970s the "Tatarna" bridge was constructed. The bridge is located approximately 3 km east of the village and connects the Aitolia-Acarnania with Evritania prefectures. The bridge is considered as a very important architectural achievement , and holds 4 world awardsWorld record
A world record is usually the best global performance ever recorded and verified in a specific skill or sport. The book Guinness World Records collates and publishes notable records of all types, from first and best to worst human achievements, to extremes in the natural world and beyond...
related to its method of structure (engineer and architect: Aristarchous Oiconomou - Αρίσταρχος Οικονόμου).
Other
Every 6th of August Transfiguration of Christ (Μεταμόρφωση του Σωτήρος Χριστού) is celebrated. A 2-days festival ("panygiri") is taking place at the square of the village. Its an occasion for all the people from Triklino (scattering all over Greece) to meet with friends and relatives.Trivia
- A documentary about the village's history was created in 2005 by Antonis Sverdilas, a teacher born in Triklino.
External links
- Triklino on GTP Travel Pages (in English and Greek)