KONSTANTINOUPOLIS
December 4th, 2004, 05:31 AM
Poros..ah what more can i say for this beauty,see for yourself :)
~Geography-Climate~
Poros is 31 square kilometers with a population of 4000 people. It is located 32 nautical miles South from Pireaus . It's a volcanic island very green with hills and an interesting coastline. The highest peak in the island is at Vigla which is 358 meters above level.
The climate of Poros has a cool summer followed by a mild winder and there's constant breeze blowing from the North which ensures a clear horizon.
http://www.poros.com.gr/gfx/poros_hydro_map.gif
~History-Mythology~
According to the ancient travel - writer Pausania Poros is comprised of two islands Sphairia and Kalavria (the name Kalavria means "gentle Breeze". Kalavria at first was offered to the god Apollo and he made it over to the god Poseidon in return for Delphi. Kalavria is quite larger than Sphairia and is planted all over. Sphairia is a volcanic rock.
In mythology times Aithra founded in Sphairia the temple of Athena Apatoria in honor of her encounter with the god Poseidon.
In the north part of the island there are the ruins of Poseidon's Temple, which was built in 520BC. The main Temple was built in Doric style, though some of its columns were Ionian. Nearly the Temple there was the built up area of Kalavria.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/posidonas.jpg
Such was the place's importance that it functioned as the center for the Amphictyonic League (amphictionnes: dwellers around") a voluntary "cooperative" of city-states in both civic and religious matters, which included Hermione, Epidauros, Aigina, Prassies, Athens and Orhomenos
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/POSIDONA.JPG
At the Poseidon's Temple came Demosthenes the ancient great orator availing himself of its right of sanctuary as Philip the King of Macedonia chased him.
Poros played a significant role in 1821 Revolution. It was placed on the map of history in 1828 where rival assemblies met to make important decisions, which set the Constitution in a positive direction. In 1830 the building of the shipyard and naval station at Poros began
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/PALIA.JPG
~Sights~
The pass of Poros is magical surrounded by pine trees, olive trees and lemon trees. The beauty of this place has impressed and has been praised by prominent literary people such as the nobelist Giorgos Seferis, Kosmas Politis, Kostis Palamas, Ioulia Dragoumi and the American writer Henry Miller.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/STENO.JPG
Many of the houses of Poros are samples of the neoclassical architecture. One can distinguish the Deimezi building made of grey and red stone and Grivas' shop, with its wide doors nad the bery beautiful interior decoration. Villa Galini, among the most beautiful houses of Poros, has hosted great personalities of the Arts and Literature.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/GALINI.JPG
At Korizi square there is the Archeological Museam of Poros which is open to public daily except Sundays, from 9.00 am to 15.00 p.m. Findings from the excavations of the Temple of Posidon, Ancient Trizina, Magoula, Apathia, Modi and Saint Constantine from Methana are displayed here.
One can also see the magnificent wall paintings of Parthenis at the Saint George Cathedral and visit the Public Library.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/AGALMA1.JPG
On the Eastern side it is worth visiting the Zoodochou Pigi Monastery (18th century), built on a green slope with a view to the sea. With its picturesqueness, it combines peace and simplicity. At the entrance of the Monastery there is a famous spring with healing properties which lies on the side of a torrent, below some huge plane trees. It was founded by the Metropolitan Bishop dacob B' both at his expence and other various contributions.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/monastiri.jpg
The monastery is surrounded by tall and strong walls, without any openings. There is only the central gate and the loopholes. At the rectangular precinct, there is the temple, the catholic and the family tomb of Tombazis, N. Apostolis and the Admiral from Hydra An. Miaoulis
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/GRAVE1.JPG http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/GRAVE2.JPG
The temple is simple without many wall paintings. The precious wooden - curved icon streen, which was made in Kappadokia of Asia Minor in the 17th centure, togenter with the wooden - curved iconostasis and the imposing bishop throne, are of great interest. Te temple is a Basilica type with a dome and a tower - like bell - tower. In general, the construction is a sample of island monastery architecture.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/sights_zoodoxos.jpg
Walking towards northeastern we reach the Temple of Posidon. Few remains are felt today from the Doric Temple (6th century) made of blue limestone with 34 columns. This place was a sacred asylum for fugitives and castaways.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/posidonas2.jpg
kilometers towards the North there are the ruins of the Russian Dockyard. There in 1834 warehouses and bakeries were built for the supply of the Russian fleet sailing in the Aegean. The Russians kept this property until the 1900s. since 1989, with a Ministerial cedision, the Russian Dockyard has been announced as a historical preservable monument due to its great architectural and historical interest.
At the eastern of the port there is a small island called Bourtzi with a small castle built in 1927 on it protect the port.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/ROSIKOS.JPG
~Poros today~
Approaching Poros by boat, its historic clock
is imposing from the distance on the highest
top of the hill, among prickly pears and pine
trees. It was built in 1927, it is visible from
every part and it is the jewel of the town
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/porostoday1.jpg
Poros is the island of peace, romance and jauntiness. It is overgrown with pine trees which reach the rugged shores or the sandy beaches. The residents of Poros are like all islands, spontaneous, decent and hospitable.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/new1.jpg
The houses by the sea are big and neoclassical in contrast to the simple two -floored houses in Brinia, Mylos, Pounta and Kasteli.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/spitia_today.jpg
At the town center, on the boats pier, there is the bus and taxi terminal. From there the boats also depart for the beaches around. Transport in the inland of the island is provided with regular service throughout the day. There is a bus every hour and a boat every ten minutes.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/limani_today.jpg
At the center of town you can find the archaeological museum , the library, reception rooms, and on the beach there's an open air cinema.
There are many little taverns spread among the pictures - due backstreets of Poros. Along the pier, the visitor sees plenty of cafeterias, restaurants, tourist shops, many bars and discos with foreign and Hellenic music
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/porostoday3.jpg
On the outskirts of the town in Northwest there are the Military Navy facilities, the Progymnastirio, the first residence of Othon. That is where today the pretraining of the sailors takes place. After the Progymnastirio, a small canal separates Spheria from Kalavria.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/NAUTIKH2.JPG
After the canal bridge there is the Sinikismos (Settlement), which was first inhabited by Minor Asia refugees. On the left, towards the West, there is Perlia. The road continues along the beach passing through Neorio, the love port, and the Russian Dockyard with the little island Daskalio.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/NEORIO.JPG
On the right of the canal the road, in the east part, leads to Askeli and branches off towards the Zoodochou Pigi Monastery and in the north part, towards the Temple of Posidon and Vagionia.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/porostoday5.jpg
Furthermore, passing through the Fousa plateau and Prophitis Elias, we come back through the Sinikismos (Settlement) to the canal.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/porostoday7.jpg
all pics 'n info from poros.gr
...and here is my pics
http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/download/alfa_omega/20169/351281/0/101_0173.jpg
http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/download/alfa_omega/20169/351284/0/101_0184.jpg
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http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/download/alfa_omega/20169/351285/0/101_0174.jpg
~Geography-Climate~
Poros is 31 square kilometers with a population of 4000 people. It is located 32 nautical miles South from Pireaus . It's a volcanic island very green with hills and an interesting coastline. The highest peak in the island is at Vigla which is 358 meters above level.
The climate of Poros has a cool summer followed by a mild winder and there's constant breeze blowing from the North which ensures a clear horizon.
http://www.poros.com.gr/gfx/poros_hydro_map.gif
~History-Mythology~
According to the ancient travel - writer Pausania Poros is comprised of two islands Sphairia and Kalavria (the name Kalavria means "gentle Breeze". Kalavria at first was offered to the god Apollo and he made it over to the god Poseidon in return for Delphi. Kalavria is quite larger than Sphairia and is planted all over. Sphairia is a volcanic rock.
In mythology times Aithra founded in Sphairia the temple of Athena Apatoria in honor of her encounter with the god Poseidon.
In the north part of the island there are the ruins of Poseidon's Temple, which was built in 520BC. The main Temple was built in Doric style, though some of its columns were Ionian. Nearly the Temple there was the built up area of Kalavria.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/posidonas.jpg
Such was the place's importance that it functioned as the center for the Amphictyonic League (amphictionnes: dwellers around") a voluntary "cooperative" of city-states in both civic and religious matters, which included Hermione, Epidauros, Aigina, Prassies, Athens and Orhomenos
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/POSIDONA.JPG
At the Poseidon's Temple came Demosthenes the ancient great orator availing himself of its right of sanctuary as Philip the King of Macedonia chased him.
Poros played a significant role in 1821 Revolution. It was placed on the map of history in 1828 where rival assemblies met to make important decisions, which set the Constitution in a positive direction. In 1830 the building of the shipyard and naval station at Poros began
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/PALIA.JPG
~Sights~
The pass of Poros is magical surrounded by pine trees, olive trees and lemon trees. The beauty of this place has impressed and has been praised by prominent literary people such as the nobelist Giorgos Seferis, Kosmas Politis, Kostis Palamas, Ioulia Dragoumi and the American writer Henry Miller.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/STENO.JPG
Many of the houses of Poros are samples of the neoclassical architecture. One can distinguish the Deimezi building made of grey and red stone and Grivas' shop, with its wide doors nad the bery beautiful interior decoration. Villa Galini, among the most beautiful houses of Poros, has hosted great personalities of the Arts and Literature.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/GALINI.JPG
At Korizi square there is the Archeological Museam of Poros which is open to public daily except Sundays, from 9.00 am to 15.00 p.m. Findings from the excavations of the Temple of Posidon, Ancient Trizina, Magoula, Apathia, Modi and Saint Constantine from Methana are displayed here.
One can also see the magnificent wall paintings of Parthenis at the Saint George Cathedral and visit the Public Library.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/AGALMA1.JPG
On the Eastern side it is worth visiting the Zoodochou Pigi Monastery (18th century), built on a green slope with a view to the sea. With its picturesqueness, it combines peace and simplicity. At the entrance of the Monastery there is a famous spring with healing properties which lies on the side of a torrent, below some huge plane trees. It was founded by the Metropolitan Bishop dacob B' both at his expence and other various contributions.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/monastiri.jpg
The monastery is surrounded by tall and strong walls, without any openings. There is only the central gate and the loopholes. At the rectangular precinct, there is the temple, the catholic and the family tomb of Tombazis, N. Apostolis and the Admiral from Hydra An. Miaoulis
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/GRAVE1.JPG http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/GRAVE2.JPG
The temple is simple without many wall paintings. The precious wooden - curved icon streen, which was made in Kappadokia of Asia Minor in the 17th centure, togenter with the wooden - curved iconostasis and the imposing bishop throne, are of great interest. Te temple is a Basilica type with a dome and a tower - like bell - tower. In general, the construction is a sample of island monastery architecture.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/sights_zoodoxos.jpg
Walking towards northeastern we reach the Temple of Posidon. Few remains are felt today from the Doric Temple (6th century) made of blue limestone with 34 columns. This place was a sacred asylum for fugitives and castaways.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/posidonas2.jpg
kilometers towards the North there are the ruins of the Russian Dockyard. There in 1834 warehouses and bakeries were built for the supply of the Russian fleet sailing in the Aegean. The Russians kept this property until the 1900s. since 1989, with a Ministerial cedision, the Russian Dockyard has been announced as a historical preservable monument due to its great architectural and historical interest.
At the eastern of the port there is a small island called Bourtzi with a small castle built in 1927 on it protect the port.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/ROSIKOS.JPG
~Poros today~
Approaching Poros by boat, its historic clock
is imposing from the distance on the highest
top of the hill, among prickly pears and pine
trees. It was built in 1927, it is visible from
every part and it is the jewel of the town
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/porostoday1.jpg
Poros is the island of peace, romance and jauntiness. It is overgrown with pine trees which reach the rugged shores or the sandy beaches. The residents of Poros are like all islands, spontaneous, decent and hospitable.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/new1.jpg
The houses by the sea are big and neoclassical in contrast to the simple two -floored houses in Brinia, Mylos, Pounta and Kasteli.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/spitia_today.jpg
At the town center, on the boats pier, there is the bus and taxi terminal. From there the boats also depart for the beaches around. Transport in the inland of the island is provided with regular service throughout the day. There is a bus every hour and a boat every ten minutes.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/limani_today.jpg
At the center of town you can find the archaeological museum , the library, reception rooms, and on the beach there's an open air cinema.
There are many little taverns spread among the pictures - due backstreets of Poros. Along the pier, the visitor sees plenty of cafeterias, restaurants, tourist shops, many bars and discos with foreign and Hellenic music
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/porostoday3.jpg
On the outskirts of the town in Northwest there are the Military Navy facilities, the Progymnastirio, the first residence of Othon. That is where today the pretraining of the sailors takes place. After the Progymnastirio, a small canal separates Spheria from Kalavria.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/NAUTIKH2.JPG
After the canal bridge there is the Sinikismos (Settlement), which was first inhabited by Minor Asia refugees. On the left, towards the West, there is Perlia. The road continues along the beach passing through Neorio, the love port, and the Russian Dockyard with the little island Daskalio.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/NEORIO.JPG
On the right of the canal the road, in the east part, leads to Askeli and branches off towards the Zoodochou Pigi Monastery and in the north part, towards the Temple of Posidon and Vagionia.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/porostoday5.jpg
Furthermore, passing through the Fousa plateau and Prophitis Elias, we come back through the Sinikismos (Settlement) to the canal.
http://www.poros.com.gr/photos/porostoday7.jpg
all pics 'n info from poros.gr
...and here is my pics
http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/download/alfa_omega/20169/351281/0/101_0173.jpg
http://briefcase.pathfinder.gr/download/alfa_omega/20169/351284/0/101_0184.jpg
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