Ampelakia (Thessaly) - Ampelakia (Thessalien)

Ampelakia (Αμπελάκια Λάρισας) is a locality in Thessaly.

background

Ampelakia is a small mountain village on Tempe valley in the prefecture Larisa in Greece. The village is very old, but still preserved in its original form. Georg Schwarz (actually George Mavros, Greek for Georg Schwarz) made the place known, he founded the world's first agricultural cooperative here.

getting there

By plane

The nearest airport is that of 40.51972222.970917Thessaloniki Airport(IATA: SKG) ,

By train

Ampelakia is located above the Tempe Valley, the trains on the modern express train route run between the stops Papsani and Larisa without stopping.

In the street

The highway of Athens to Thessaloniki is now through two tunnels along the Tempe Valley and has no exits in this area. To localities in the area of ​​the Tempe Valley To get there, you have to take the old country road that runs parallel to it EO1 (from the north at the entrance of the Tempe valley also use a toll station).

In the small town Tempos the road to Ampelakia leads steeply up the slope over serpentines. There is a parking lot in front of the village, but it is difficult to get through by car within the village.

For driving the scenic gravel road from Spilia it takes a little courage and a car with enough ground clearance.

mobility

You need sturdy shoes in Ampelakia because the streets are paved. The place itself is very small, you can't get lost.

Tourist Attractions

Ampelakia has a number of mansions that date back to the prime.

• The 39.8526922.554241 Georg Schwarz's houseType is group designation can be visited, it costs 2 euros entry. A tour of the house helps a lot to understand. Photography is allowed in the Schwarz house, how often in Greece do you have to do without the flash.

The house of Mr. Schwarz is still in its original condition (except for a lot of furniture) and gives a good impression of how this rich family lived in the 19th century. Mr. Schwarz was the founder of the world's first cooperative trading in dyes that could be used to dye fabrics red.

• in the 39.8533922.555652 Town centerType is group designation there is a nice square with tavernas. Here you can have a wonderful Greek meal or just treat yourself to a coffee. Of course there is also a kiosk where you can buy everything you need for your trip.

There is a nice, very old bakery where the bread is still baked in the traditional way. You can find it when you walk from the main square towards the church, right on the left. Don't miss out on trying this bread. Best when it's fresh and still warm.

• If you walk along the path, you come to the beautiful church 39.853922.557633 Ag. ParaskeviType is group designationwhich can also be visited. It is not tailored to tourists, in any case the rules for visiting the Orthodox Church (clothes covering the shoulders and knees) must be observed.

activities

You should take the time to take a long walk through the town, where many things still look like 200 years ago, even if a notebook is on the table in the tavern.

shop

Everything has already been said about shopping. There is a kiosk, a wonderful bakery and two taverns on the main square.

kitchen

nightlife

People meet in the taverns in the evenings. You don't need to be afraid, as a tourist you quickly become the focus of the tour.

accommodation

In Ampelakia you can rent simple but nice rooms. The hospitality is typically hospitable Greek.

security

There is only crime imported by tourists.

Practical advice

You shouldn't take pictures of people without asking. Go to church with appropriate clothing and if you light a candle, reward it with a donation (this is how the churches finance themselves).

Postcards and stamps are available at the kiosk. In fact, from up here you also have a connection to the well-known cell phone networks.

trips

• Tempe valley: is the name of the steep breakthrough valley of the Peneios river between Olympus- and Ossa Mountainsthat it is definitely worth a visit because of its scenic beauty. Even in the archaic period this valley was of great strategic importance, because one of the most important roads between Greece and Macedonia ran here. Several important battles were fought here, the valley was also fought over during World War II.

At the eastern end of the valley there was a sanctuary of Apollo in antiquity. According to legend, Apollon is said to have washed away his guilt here, which he had incurred by killing the python ruling in Delphi. Apollon fell in love with the nymph Daphne, who was turned into a laurel bush. Apollo broke off a branch from this shrub and brought it to Delphi, where he planted it. In honor of this event, there was a procession from Delphi to the Tempe Valley every eight years. A youth underwent a ritual ablution, then laurel branches were cut and brought to Delphi.

The cave church of Agia Paraskevi in ​​the rock with a spring is a magnet for Greek pilgrims. It can be reached from the parking lot on the street via a suspension bridge.

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