Tripoli

Tripoli

Tripoli was established in the beginning of 14th century and until the end of 19th century it was called Tripolitsa (Ntropolitsa).

Tripoli was established in the beginning of 14th century and until the end of 19th century it was called Tripolitsa (Ntropolitsa). Many different invaders such as Venetians and Turks left their marks on the city. It was the former capital city of Morias and flourished during the period of Ottoman occupation. It is the capital of the prefecture (with 22.500 inhabitants) built in the middle of a valley surrounded by Artemisio, Parthenios and Mainalo mountains. It is the administrative, economic, commercial and transportation center of central and south Peloponnese. Among the block of flats you will see preserved neoclassic buildings, traditional houses and springs. Ethiki Antistasi Street and the cobbled road of Deligianni Street are the center of the entertainment in the city as they have many bars, coffee houses and restaurants.

Areos central square with the Judicial Mansion and the statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis. His bones are still preserved on the base of themonument. A beautiful district with traditional houses and one storey buildings surrounds the square. Agios Vasilios metropolitan church at the homonym square Malliaropoulio Institution the house where poet Kostas Kariotakis was born, located in the city center. Apostolos Kolokotronis house (nephew of Theodoros Kolokotronis).
Matzounio Central Public Library with 20.000 volumes.
The Museum of War.
The Cultural Center where meetings and exhibitions take place.
The Archeological Museum housed in a building designed by Ernst Ziller which initially hosted the Pan Arcadian hospital. It includes findings from the surrounding area, covering the period from the Mycenaean times up to 2nd century A.D.
Ai-Giorgis chapel built in a pine tree forest, 2 km from the city.

Where to head next?

Keep exploring the best of Greece! After Tripoli, the top destinations to visit are Nafplion, Olympia, and Monemvasia.

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