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The Area

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Bisti beach Ermioni:


The popular sandy beach of Bisti belongs to the southern end of Ermioni, where the town ends abruptly into the sea. It is actually a peninsula surrounded by trees.

The beach of Bisti has crystalline calm waters and is one of the best reputed in Ermioni, not only because of the great swimming, but also because of the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Bisti beach is in an area that hosts some very important places in historical terms, as this is where the ruins of the temples of Demeter, Dionysus and Poseidon still remain.

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ERMIONI


The seaside town of Ermioni is on the south-eastern part of the Peloponnese. Its independence in many aspects, such as the fact of hosting its own municipality, has gained it the title of the island-town.

The typical tranquillity of small islands is also reflected by Ermioni, in spite of being part of a large terrain. This obviously also caused it to be considered an island town as well.

However, many people have seen this tranquillity in combination to the beautiful beaches, the interest sites, and the friendly atmosphere that characterises Ermioni and come every year to spend a day, a weekend, or their entire holidays.

However, the quietness of the place does not mean it does not count on a good nightlife, or amusing activities.

In fact, Ermioni is known by its lively celebrations. Although most of them are related to religious subjects, usually these occasions are characterised by traditional eating and dancing, as well as by listening to the native music, just like in the rest of Greece.

When it comes to this subject, the area of Mandrakia on south is the liveliest. It counts on traditional cafes and nice taverns where the best fresh fish and octopus can be enjoyed. These are usually accompanied by a bottle of good wine or by ouzo.

 

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The church of Taxiarchon

The origins of certain churches, however, are more related to important historical facts, than to religious traditions.
The church of Taxiarchon is one such example. It dates from the 9th century, although it was redecorated some centuries later. Its historical importance is actually related to a construction outside this church, as this is where the 3rd National Meeting for the leadership of Theodore Kolokotronis took place. Theodore Kolokotronis was an important general of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire (1821-1829), Apart from their architectural value and picturesque location, churches are also important for holding great festivals on the name day of the saints they are dedicated to.In the case of Ermioni, the name day of the Epiphany has a celebration called ‘yala-yala’.

The Monastery of Agii Anargyri  


Another similar example regarding the origins of the churches is the monastery of Agii Anargyri, dating between the 9th and the 11th century.

The foundations of a temple dedicated to Asklepios used to be on this same site. Some of the main attributes of this monastery are its woodcuts and its rare manuscripts library.

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Franchthi Cave in Ermioni:


Franchthi Cave, close to Ermioni, is found near Koilada village and is the cave that has been recorded with the longest continuous inhabitation. According to the findings, it is believed that this cave witnessed human inhabitation through every phase of the Stone Age, beginning from about 20,000 BC to 3,000 BC. Excavations from 1967 to 1976 revealed debris and cultural finds from as early as the Upper Paleolithic. Apart from these dates obtained through radiocarbon dating, it is believed that the earliest findings date back to the Pre-Neolithic Era.        

     
The prehistoric inhabitants are considered to have probably been hunters and farmers. Animal bones and seeds found from the Paleolithic Phase indicate the knowledge of animal hunting and agriculture. Multi-purpose cutting tools and a small scraper for removing flesh from hides were amongst the tools in use.

The first human skull is dated to sometime in the middle-Mesolithic period. The skull belonged to a 25-year-old male who had apparently succumbed to injuries arising from blows to his head. However, the most innovative and remarkable finding from this period was the discovery of millstones made of andesite, probably ferried across the sea from the Saronic Gulf. Advanced development in the domestication of animals like sheep and goats, foodstuff such as wheat, barley and lentil, and the appearance and usage of polished stone tools characterized inhabitation in the Franchthi Cave in the Early Neolithic Era.

Pottery, so far absent, began in this period as did ritualistic burials. A shift in trends emerged during the Middle Neolithic, marked by fire-baked pottery. The Late Neolithic is defined mostly by the change in the painting style from matte to lustrous. The Final Neolithic was characterized by unpainted pottery with odd shaped handles and a change in preference for plastic over clay.

The cave’s definitive feature is that it provides an insight in the history of the world and mankind. The well-preserved state of the cave and its findings bear testament for the progress made by the mankind over millennia.