Livadi, Elassona - Vlachic village at the slopes of Olympus

Livadi is hanging on a slope of Olympus Mountain at an altitude of 1160 meters and it is inhabited by Vlachs, members of a tribe of highlander Greeks, who were latinised by the Romans and speak a language similar to Latin. At their majority they are breeders, mule drivers and woodcutters, who live an authentic life on the mountain and into the forest. Even the children's toys have to do with trunks and animals there. At the same time when other villages are in decline, Livadi keeps its people at it and preserves its rare customs.

 

ADD A COMMENT

*Mandatory Fields


SEE ALSO

Constantinople (Istanbul) - Where is the king sleeping?

A exciting tour in Constantinople to investigate credible information regarding the burial ground of the last Byzantine emperor Constantine Palaiologos. The information we gathered is astounding!

Amazing Conference on Mental Health

The state-of-the-art spaces of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Culture Center in Athens were flooded with visitors from Greece and abroad who attended the Nostos 2023 international conference on Mental Health.

Vidronisi, Small Prespa Lake - Inhabited only by birds

Access is not allowed in Vidronisi, as it is full of wild birds' eggs and chicks.

Lake Plastiras - Winter landscapes

Located at the Prefecture of Karditsa, Greece at 750 meters altitude and offers dream landscapes.

The new Greek National Opera

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens houses the new Greek National Opera since 2017. This is an unsurpassed work of art of minimalist style, for which all Greeks are proud.

Constantinople - The Byzantine castle's legendary backdoor

Egrikapi is a neglected gate of the Byzantine castle of Constantinople. At the dawn of 29th May 1453, a group of Turkish soldiers entered the castle through it and broke the city's defense from within.

Mystras - The last cradle of the Byzantine Empire

A photo tour of the Castle Town of Mystras, the last Byzantine Emperor’s fatherland and an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Evros river - An islet shared by three countries

The image of the armoured soldiers into the islet's voluminous vegetation is impressive. They jokingly tell each other: "Let's go on patrol in Vietnam".