Accessed from the village of Dimitsana, this famous gorge runs along most of the Loussios river and is famous for its beauty. Rare plants and birds found only in the area offer a unique opportunity for hiking, along with stone bridges, old churches and other landmarks. Exit the gorge at the village of Hellenikon.
Impressive white oak forests near Karitena, black pines on Mount Parnon, and protected plane trees in village squares (e.g. Dimitsana), mountainous Arcadia (Orini Arkadia) is a treasure of flowing rivers, amazing gorges and nature. Indigenous plants and animals, different rock formations, unique wildlife and rare mountain herbs represent the best of the Mediterraean fauna and flora at different elevations. Check out our Birdwatching section in Arkadia to learn more about all the birds there.
Right on the village square in an old house lies this folk museum housing. The museum is divided into two sections. In the first there are traditional items of daily use and tools, reflecting also the agricultural life of local families in the recent past. Old household items and traditional paraphernalia are on display. In the second part there are ecclesiastical utensils, pictures of candles and samples of the military equipment of the Greek Revolutionary Fighters of 1821.
In the renovated old primary school of Partheni there is a folk museum that has tools and items used in the not-too-distant past by the locals. It includes objects and tools of everyday life such us woven embroidery, jewellery, local costumes, agricultural tools, and decorative items for the house. There are also documents and letters with texts about the traditions and history of the area.
In the community of Manari (Mantineia), this little museum exhibits textiles, local costumes, tools and other traditional paraphernalia like an old curiosity shop. It has been operating since 1974.
The museum contains a rich collection of folklore pieces, the main ones being bronze handmade utensils from Tripolitsa, the historical name of Tripoli.
Arkadia is home to the luxurious mansion of Herod Atticus with fine sculptures, amazing statues and intricate mosaics with intricate shapes, found at Eva in Astros. The Loukous Monastery is located nearby.
Tripoli's war museum unveils the recent troubled history of the country through several exhibitions: revolution of 1821, the Greek-Ottoman war, Macedonian war, Balkan wars, first world war, the defeat in Asia Minor, Greek-Italian war and German occupation, plus general themes such as the Middle East and liberation.
The Astros Museum has exhibits of inscriptions from the villa of Herod Atticus (on the site of the Loukou Convent), marble statues of gods from the Classical period, inscriptions, pottery, small items from various periods, etc.
This museum is found in on old stone house built in a traditional style. It is accessible from the village of Chrissovitsi.