Greece, Aigani
Channel: Elena
Date: 2022-11-26

📍Aigani

The village is located at an altitude of about 290 m (950 ft) on the southeastern side of the foothills of Mount Olympus, overlooking the delta of the Pineios River and the Thermaikos Gulf.
The village is 10 km (6 mi) from the coastal towns of Nea Mesangala and Kastri Loutro, as well as the neighboring seaside towns of Platamona and Nea Poroi. The cities of Larissa and Katerini are about 50 km (31 miles) to the southwest and north, respectively.
As is typical of Greek mountain villages, Aigani is replete with winding narrow streets. The village is centered on the town square or platia (πλατεία), in the center of which there are large plane trees and a fountain. Platia is surrounded by taverns and shops and is where many of the annual Aigani festivals and celebrations take place. Aigani has sports facilities such as basketball, handball and tennis courts as well as a football field, where the village’s local football club plays. The open-air theatre, completed in 2016, hosts concerts and plays during the summer and hosts many local and regional summer festivals.
Aigani has several small churches throughout the village, the largest of which is the church and former monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin. On the highest peak of the village is the Church of the Prophet Elijah, which offers stunning views of the valley below, the Olympic Hills to the north, and Mount Kissavos to the south. One of the most historically important places in Aigani is the Church of Saint Athanasius, which is located in the valley north of the village. The church was built no later than the 14th century and is the oldest known church in all of Thessaly. Unfortunately, the church is poorly preserved and many of the old icons and paintings have disappeared or been damaged.

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