Nestorio – Korce: Trails to Authenticity Nestorio – Korçë: Rruga drejt autenticitetit Νεστόριο – Κορυτσά: ∆ιαδροµές στην Αυθεντικότητα
MUNICIPALITY OF KORCA
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INTRODUCTION The Municipality of Nestorio is located in Western Macedonia close to the city of Kastoria. It consists of 4 Municipal entities, which are: the Municipal Entity of Akrites (consisting of the local communities of Dipotamia, Komninades, Polyanemou, Chionatou), the Municipal Entity of Arrenes (consisting of the local communities of Eptachori, Zouzouli, Chrysi), the Municipal Entity of Grammos (consisting of the local community of Grammos) and the Municipal Entity of Nestorio (consisting of the local communities of Kotyli, Kypseli, Nestorio, Ptelea)
Geophysical map of the neighboring areas of Nestorio and Korce
The Municipality is characterized by the mountainous landscapes, the rich vegetation, the high mountains with alpine landscapes and lakes, the river “Aliakmonas”, that runs through the area, the unspoiled landscapes, the traditional villages, the special local traditions and the modern history related to the mountain ‘Grammos’.
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The district of Korce is located in southeastern Albania. It includes three cities and towns: Korce, the center of the area, Bilisht and Maliq, and 27 communities. The city of Korce is one of the main cities of Albania. Tropojë Malësi e Madhe Has Pukë
Shkodër
Lezhë
Kukës
Mirditë Dibër
Kurbin
Mat
Krujë
Bulqizë
Durrës Tiranë Librazhd Kavajë Peqin
Elbasan
Lushnje
Pogradec Gramsh
Kuçovë Fier
Korce
Berat
Devoll
Skrapar
Mallakastër
Kolonja
Tepelenë
Përmet
Vlorë
Gjirokastër
Delvinë
Sarandë
High mountains, beautiful lakes, rivers, natural attractions, beautiful villages and also rich cultural resources, churches, museums, art galleries with collections of sculptures and local traditions, characterize the area of Korce. The distance between the two municipalities is very short (Nestorio - Korce 109 km), the landscape in both regions is impressive, the two municipalities constitute an alternative destination that will enchant every visitor who is looking for “experiences” in nature and authenticity.
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MUNICIPALITY OF KORCA The guide is common for both Municipalities
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Τηε Nature
Geographical Characteristics Geographical Position
The Korça District is situated in south-eastern Albania, in the Central Mountainous Region. It encompasses three cities and towns: Korça, centre of the District, Bilisht and Maliq, as well as 27 communes. The City of Korça is one of the main cities in Albania. Located in south-eastern Albania, it lies at the foot of the Morava Mountain, at 869 metres above sea-level. The mountains have an average height of 1145 metres. The region of Korça is surrounded by a considerable number of hills and mountains. To the east, the city is bordered by the Morava Mountains, and to the west, by the area of Gora, Voskopoja and Vithkuq, which are home to the highest mountains.
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The Qarr Mountain is found to the south of the city, and Mali i Thatë (Dry Mountain) north of it. The lowland area includes the Korça Plain, one of the biggest in Albania, and the Upper Devoll Plain. The Korça area is rich in underground sources and rivers, with the Devoll River, branching off into the tributaries of Dunavec and Upper Osum, which is the most important one. The sources of three rivers in Albania (Devoll, Shkumbin and Osum) are found in this area. The lakes include Prespa e Madhe (Prespa Major) and Prespa e Vogël (Prespa Minor). North of Korça, by 41 km, is the town of Pogradec; 45 km to the south is the town of Erseka; 27 km to the east is Bilisht; and to the west is the town of Skrapar. The capital city of Tirana is 181 km away.
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Weather and Dressing Korça has a Mediterranean mountainous climate and a partly continental climate, with cold winter, and hot and dry summer. The average annual temperature reaches 10.6º C. January is the coldest month, and August is the hottest month. The heaviest rainfall is registered in November (around 104 mm), with average annual rainfall being 720 mm. It is swept by a number of local winds, including the Voskopojarja (wind originates in the south-west), Morava (wind originates on the Morava Mountain), and Devollka (wind originates in Devoll). Winter in Korça is characterised by cold and windy weather and snowfall, cold weather makes the city ideal to pursue winter sports. Summer is hot and dry.
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Natural Sights
Natural Resources Korça is rich in natural resources. The main resources found in this area include coal, copper, iron-nickel, asbestos, quartz sand, and talc. Rich mountain organic soil and pastures are also prevalent. Crops are grown on the largest part of the arable land. Fruit-raising and vineyards account for the largest part of the total agricultural output. The major products include potatoes, sugar-beets, tobacco, white bean, fodder crops and fruits. Pastures account for 11 per cent of the total surface area in the district. Korça has abundant water springs, including lakes at Prespa (rich in fish), the Upper Devoll River, with its main tributaries being Dunavec and Upper Osum, and the Gjanç Water-collector.
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Lakes at Prespa account for a total surface area of 49.5 square kilometres (in the Albanian territory). Based on their origin, they are divided into tectonic lakes and carstic lakes. They are 54 metres deep, with temperatures varying from up to 24° C in summertime and 0- 4° C in wintertime.
Prespa National Park The Park is situated 45 kilometres north-east of Korça, and accounts for a total surface area of 27,750 hectares, including mountains, woods, pastures, and water. With a unique flora and fauna, the Park registers 56 types of plants. The Dalmatian pelican (Pelicanus Crispus), which is found in this area and at Karavasta only, is one of the rare species.
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Eight fish species and endemic plants are found here. The lake shores feature a combination of patches of sand beaches and high rocks. Fish, including carp, eel and bleak, grow in the lakes at Prespa. Lake Prespa e Madhe offers abundant and transparent waters. Maligrad, the snake island, which is a picturesque place that is home to the 14th-century basilica ruins, is situated in the Albanian part of the Lake. This basilica has been constructed within a rocky grotto, and hosts Byzantine murals. The rare birds, including the Dalmatian pelican, add to the rich fauna.
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Maligrad Island It is located in Lake Prespa e Madhe, 900 metres above the sea-level. Constituted of calcareous rocks, it has survived the large-scale submergence of the Prespa graben. Its western shores host the church cave, which, on account of its distinct shape, was called a holy ground. A 14th-century church is situated there. The Island is around 800 metres long and 200 metres wide. Except for the western part, it is encircled by very steep slopes. Natural vegetation, scarce shrubs, as well as carstic caves and hollows are found on the Island. For a long time now, the Prespa inhabitants have been attending religious services offered here, which they reach by using sail boats.
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The Island is rich in scientific, cultural and religious values at a local level. To reach the Maligrad Island a boat can be rented from Liqenas for around two thousand lek. .
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It offers scientific (geologic, geo-morphologic, biologic), and tourist values. You may reach Tren Cave if you keep driving on the Korça road, or the Bilisht-Tren-Lake Prespa e Vogël road.
Zaver Cave at Prespa
It is located on the western shores of Lake Prespa e Madhe, near the village of Gorica e Vogël. It is a big carstic cave containing one of the numerous underground waterways from Lake Prespa e Madhe to Lake Ohrid. It is the product of the carstic process at the junction of two tectonic fissures. It offers scientific, and particularly, geologic and geo-morphologic, didactic and tourist values. You can reach the Zaver Cave on the road from Korça to Gorica.
Lenie Lakes
They are situated in the Lenie Mountain, 2000 metres above sea-level, close to the village of Lenie (Shën e Premte). Several originally glacial lakes form a large complex. The lakes are primarily fed by snow melted water. The lake surface freezes during winter. In addition to its unique beauty, they offer scientific, ecological, aesthetic and tourist values.
Tren Cave
It is situated at the south-eastern extreme of Lake Prespa e Vogël, only a few metres from the shoreline. It represents a carstic cave. A two-storey structure, it is tens of metres long. It used to be a pre-historic settlement of ancient human population (from early Neolithic Age to Iron Age). The place is home to a huge colony of night bats.
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Drenova National Park The Park lies on the Morava Mountain range. The forest located at the Drenova National Park is known as the Bredhi i Drenovës (Drenova Fir), which is rich in fir, beech and black pine. The hazelnut trees prevail in the lower part of the Park. Its fauna is rich, including the famous Bozdovec Bear, which is declared a rare species. The forest is also abundant in wild boars and pheasants. Other attractions of the Park include Bozdovec, Guri i Capit, and Çardak.
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City hills The hills lying at the foot of the Morava Mountain help form the crown of the city of Korça. Their closeness to the city makes them a balcony accommodating a number of highly attractive spots. In wintertime, these hills are covered with snow, and offer numerous options for the development of alpine tourism. In the summertime, the mountains are a welcoming spot for mountain tourism and outings.
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Trails in Nature
Dardha Scenic Trail Dardhë is a community in the municipality of Drenovë in the Korçë District and a well known ski area of Albania since the 1920s. In 2012, the first ever ski tow in Albania was opened at Bigell Ski Resort near Dardhe. A Greek school was founded in the village in 1810, while at the beginning of the 20th century, Greek education was flourishing with the establishment of additional schools: a girl's school (1901-1902) and a middle level school. In the school season of 1901-1902, a total of 150 pupils attended the Greek schools, which were sponsored by the local community fund, as well as the local Orthodox Church.
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The first Albanian school opened in 1917, starting with initially 20 pupils, and with financing from the Vatra, which will sponsor the new school in 1924 that is still in place today. Dardha has historically suffered from heavy emigration. Many families of the area would become the first Albanian community in USA, and Romania as well. People from Dardha have given an immense contributor to Albanian American organization. Dardha patriots would start the society "Besa-Besë", "Kombi" newspaper, and the unification of the Albanian American Societies into a single federation, Vatra, and continue to struggle for the Albanian national cause. Vatra cannot be imagined coming to life without the Dardha contributors.
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Interesting info about Dardha village •First Village resort in Albania •The village is also called "Pear". The name "Pear" comes from a legend that says the insurgents who founded Dardha, where they found refuge on a sheepfold, when asked "where you are", said "In Stani under pear". It is a wild pear that was found there, and the first historical evidence found so far in Pirsos Greek encyclopedia, states: "In Dardhe, Albanian village, Greek school opened in 1768 on the renewal". •Tourist Guide to Dardha first published by the Korças dardharë intellectuals, in 1938, under the auspices of Mitrush Kuteli, and then Director of Tourism, Princess Maxhide Zogu. •In the early twentieth century, Dardha village counted 400 homes. •The study of village architecture testifies to a particular model of European style. •Dardha all residents' homes are suitable for the accommodation comfortable and quite comfortable and visitors can also find luxury accommodation with sauna and fitness. •Yet there is also the former home of holiday, which functioned under the dictatorship with popular sheets camp. Today she is back in the hotel's restaurant. •The birthplace of two foil pie (Lakrori in sac) and wild plum raki. •The only ski tow in Korca Region. •Traditional Dardha Costume is one of the most famous in Albania. •Prominent intellectuals of cultured people (www.visit-korca.com).
Description of the Trail (Circular hike): Dardha Centre – Uji i qelbur Water Source – Sant Peter Church – Antenna –Rahut Stone – Dardha Centre Distance: 5 km Marking: white/red/white Difficulty: Moderate Altitude variation: 188m/ Min. Altitude 1300m/Max. Altitude 1488m Hiking time: 2-3 hours This hike combines several natural and cultural attractions around the village. Including Uji i Qelbur Water Source, Batalioni Plateau, the Orthodox Church of Sant Peter, impressive panoramic view of Dardha and surrounding villages from the Antenna, a forest hike and Rahut Stone looking to Dardha village, covering approx. 5 km in total with a hiking time of 2-3 hours.
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Korca City Eco Trail
Description of the trail Route: Korca - Parku Rinia – Morava Mountain – Mborje - Korca Distance: 8 km Walking time: 4 hours Altitude: 850 m (min.) - 1.360 m (max.) Difficulty: Moderate
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Description: The trail starts at the Rinia Park close to the University and Korca Sport Area. From there you follow the path behind the café close to the decorative artificial lake in the park eastward going uphill, following the narrow path going downhill. The path passes through the road connecting Korca town with Barci village close to the Sain Ilia church, follow the main road going uphill, you can take refreshment by the hotel Kristal and follow the path to Varrezat e Deshmoreve eastwards and uphill directly to the war memorial. The destination, a huge white cross on a mountain is already visible, towering over the city.
Take the path next to the paved road. When you reach the small chapel on the right, turn le , leave the road and follow the ascending path until you reach a hotel complex. A drinking water source is accessible and more places to take refreshment by the hotel complex. Nearby, there is a huge Christian cross which is visible from Korca city. A er enjoying the spectacular view over Korca and its surroundings, you can climb downhill on the other side of the mountain adventurously without a trail or take a path starting close to the hotel descending from there. Reaching the valley, you take the gravel road, a former trade route, next to the river passing by historical ruins. This broad path leads you to a suburban village of Korca called Mborje, where shops offer basic but fresh products. The track ends at the chapel of Mborje. To get back to Korca city centre, you either walk the road or take a minibus (furgon) back.
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Other activities in Nature Korca city, situated at the foot of Morava Mountain (800 m above sea level), gives you a wonderful possibility to hike to the top of the mountain and view the city and its surrounding landscape. Because of its favourable climate, Morava Mountain is the perfect place for free flying. Various championships are organized every summer by the Albanian Aeronautics. During winter, Korca region is the perfect place to make ski. Skiing in Korca is considered not only as a sport but also as family tradition. Families, during winter weekends, go skiing in Dardha and Voskopoja.
Parku Rinia Here you can find an open gallery park with a sculpture collection. Korça was the first city in Albania to welcome sculptors from around the world to work here every year, relating the city to the ancient tradition of outdoor stone working. It is worthwhile visiting the place of "first kisses" for all those who live in Korça. It is full of life during the summer when you can find couples and families strolling through the city's main park, Parku Rinia. It is the best place in Korca to do athletics under the fresh and clean air.
Camping The tourist villages along Lake Prespa, Voskopoja, Dardha, Vithkuq, and Bilisht, are suggested as the best options for camping. Camping is arranged on an individual basis.
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The Culture
Type of Dwelling
Myths and Traditions Gora, Opar, Devoll and Prespa comprise the ethnographic regions in the District. The District had established traditions in wool processing (homespun wool flannel, woollen cloak, kneelength cape made of thick white flannel, carpets), processing of thick cotton material, and wood processing. Voskopoja was famous for the production of the homespun wool flannel destined for export, while Dardha was known for the woodprocessing, Bradovica known for the earthenware processing, Progri for its construction of buildings, and Opar for the wood processing and the cobbled-paved streets.
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Traditionally, the typical Korça dwelling had a wooden-floored open balcony. However, the urban dwelling was not a rare occurrence across the villages. The iron balustrades and stone sculptured decorations comprise a traditional element in the architecture of the Korça dwelling. A Korça dwelling courtyard is typically full of flowers (roses, tulips, and lilacs), with many-year old wells or springs. Cobblestoned city's older neighborhoods are also a distinctive feature of the city of Korca.
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Folk Costumes
Songs (Serenades)
By late 19th century, the fustanella was the most common male dress. Later on, it was replaced by the poture. The most common female dress included a long shirt and an apron. Metallic belts and plates with decorated elements were characteristic of the Korça female dress. The tasselled shoes worn by females and males in Korça, which were picked in other areas in Albania and neighbouring countries, including Greece, were very beautiful and comfortable.
Korça serenades are characteristic lyrical songs accompanied by guitar, which have made Korça famous across Albania. Extolling refined feelings, the serenades represent an original way of cherishing love. The location chosen to perform these songs is in harmony with the feelings articulated through them. You expect to hear them being sung next to decorative courtyard iron balustrades, and below windows, with the Korça playful young girls appearing behind the curtains. Serenades thrived in the thirties. However, serenades are still sung in every Korça household, or at bars and restaurants where music is performed live.
White pleated kilt that forms part of the Tosk ethnic costume for men. Traditional white woolen pants worn by men in some Tosk regions, with a loose waist and narrow legs ending at the calf.
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Historical monuments
Bazaar The Korça bazaar is characterized by one - and two-storey buildings, narrow alleys, and a vast offer of goods ranging from fresh cheese, olives and other agricultural products to clothing, socks, and kitchen goods. The historical, cultural and artistic value of the bazaar is great, and the mere “experience” of its atmosphere attracts many visitors. During past centuries, the bazaar has been the site of exchange for traders not only from Albania, but also from Turkey, Greece, Trieste and Venice. Until several years ago, the bazaar was full of small inns and places to stay the night.
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The most famous was the Han of Elbasan, which served as a monastery, and also as a dormitory for people from out of town. The bazaar and market place reached its peak with over 1,000 stores and shop-fronts during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. According to the urban structure of the city, it creates an ensemble in its own. Both parts of the bazaar that were separated by the river, were joined by wooden bridges, while the main road coming from the town crossed the river on a stone bridge archway, above which rose shopping stores. It burned down three times but was always rebuilt. Nowadays it continues to function just as before, giving significant historic and monumental meaning to the city.
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Old neighborhoods of Korca Old neighbourhoods are situated to the east of Korça, behind the Ringjallja e Krishtit Cathedral, at the intersection of the Republika Boulevard and the Shën Gjergji Boulevard. Overall, the old houses are in good shape, and are worth visiting. Following the bourgeoisie’s enrichment in the first decade of the 20th century, the contrast between the new part and the old part of the city, which encapsulated the Penço and Manço Neighbourhoods (the neighbourhoods further down the Monument to the National Fighter), became highly noticeable. Whereas the old part of the city revealed the typical urban planning of the Balkan medieval centres with narrow winding alleys and low buildings, the neighbourhoods in the new part
of the city, especially the Barç Neighbourhood, were characterised by straight roads that formed building blocks.
Monumental Sculptures A sculpture by Odhise Paskali created in 1932, Monument to National Fighter, also known as the “Unknown Fighter,” is located on the pedestrian zone. Monument to National Fighter became a reference for Albanian patriotism. It represents the values of power and creation. It is raised in an effort to pay tribute to the Albanian Renaissance men who fought with pen and rifle. This Monument is one of the first monumental sculptures of its kind.
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•Another sculpture by Odise Paskali created in 1932, the Monument to Themistokli Gërmenji is located within the garden of its kind. •A sculpture by Avni Bilbili created in 1956, the Monument to Naim Frashëri is located at the 28 Nëntori Street. •A sculpture by Avni Bilbili, Piro Dollaku and Ilia Xhano was created in 1969, the Monument to Partizani (Partisan) is located close to the Martyrs’ Cemetery on the city’s hills. •A sculpture by Montas Dhrami created in 1969, Bust to Mihal Grameno is situated in front of the Hospital. •Created in 1974, the Bust to Naum Veqilarxhi is located at Fan Noli Boulevard. •A sculpture by Vladimir Topi, Avni Bilbili and Vladimir Kaçaku created in 2002, the Bust to Tre kokat (Three Illustrious Men) (Naum Veqilarxhi, Thimi Mitko and Asdreni) is situated close to the Library. •The ABC Obelisc, located in the Mësonjtorja e Parë Shqipe Museum courtyard, was created by Naumaq Mara in 1987. •A sculpture by Dhimitër Çani realised in 1950, the Bust to Koci Bako is located at the Republika Boulevard. •Cemetery of French Soldiers It is located to the north-east of the city, precisely at the outskirts of the city. You should take the Republika Boulevard. Once past the Stadium, take right on the road adjacent to the Stadium. The Cemetery is 1 kilometre from the Stadium on the le¢, and houses 640 tombs. French soldiers, who fell here during the First World War, are buried there. The citizens from Korça have always taken
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•Cemetery of Martyrs A large statue of a soldier with a raised fist overlooks Korça from the cemetery, reminding of soldiers who died during the Second World War. The “two wing”—shaped terraces hold dozens of tombs and a building with the names of soldiers on panels, many of whom died young, in their twenties. •National Lycée in Korça The French Lycée in Korça opened on 25 October 1917, with the decision by the Government Council of the Autonomous Province of Korça, following a fierce battle against the anti-national feudal lords and the clergy. In 1921, it was named the National Lycée, as a national lay school. Lessons were taught in French, except for Albanian language class. Its progressive students and teachers had an important role to play in the anti-Zogu democratic movement, in the dissemination of the communist ideas, and in the Antifascist National Liberation War. Enver Hoxha used to be a student (1927-1930) and teacher (1937-1939) in this Lycée. In June 1924, many Lycée students sided with the democratic forces in the Democratic-Bourgeois Revolution. On 21 February 1936, they aligned with the workers and craftsmen in the Bread Strike. And on 28 November 1939, they came out in support of the antifascist demonstration. The National Lycée of Korça was closed upon the liberation of the country.
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Religious monuments Orthodox Cathedral
Built by Anastas Lakce and located near the city library, there was once another cathedral called St. George's Cathedral. Historically it was the largest stone building in Korça; unfortunately, it was destroyed during the anti-religious campaigns of 1968. However, St. George is still regarded a patron saint of the city of Korça.
Iliaz Bay Mirahorit Mosque
Built in 1994 as one of the largest cathedrals in Albania, the Orthodox cathedral of Korça is highly valued for its size and central location in the city. Comprising 1,800 square meters, the cathedral "Resurrection of Christ" is a concrete building with three floors. It symbolizes the return of religious practices in a country where all religion was banned, from 1967 to 1991.
Mosaic shadow of the Cathedral of St. George
This mosque is the oldest monument of the city and the oldest mosque in Albania. This building dates back to the year 1496, when the city began to function as the administrative unit and named a er Iliaz Bay Mirahorit (Ilia Panariti). Iliaz Bay Mirahorit Mosque is of historical, cultural, religious, and architectural importance. The inside is painted white, with some pictures of Mecca and Medina on the wall. It is the oldest monument in Korçë, from the times when the city began to function as an administrative unit.
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Korça Holy Grounds Korça has a outstanding number of churches and holy grounds. The city registers over seven churches, with the number of holy grounds amounting. The local inhabitants, the majority being Orthodox, say they attend church services every Friday and Sunday. This is no wonder. What is impressive about is that both the people from the city of Korça and the surrounding areas have built tens of holy grounds. People from Korça say that the building of a holy ground is a legend.
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For example: Sofika Poleska, a Korça resident argues that “…people responsible for creating such holy places, do so in response to hearing voices in their dreams telling them that a holy ground should be built in “a certain” location. The dream repeats itself, until they build the holy ground is built. Otherwise, the persons under discussion may suffer a family misfortune. Sofika Poleska, who was born, grew up and married in the area of Prespa, says that the local inhabitants are afraid of ignoring what the voices in their dreams tell them to. Some time ago, a man dared to disobey the voices he heard in his dreams every night. Soon a er, his 2-year old son passed away. The news spread and, ever since, no one dares to go against the “voice in the dream.”
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Museums
National Mediaeval Art Museum The Museum was inaugurated in the year 1980. Its rich archives include historical, cultural and artistic exhibits from the mediaeval period, which concern mainly the Christian Byzantine and, later on, the Byzantine heritage. The icons, stone exhibits, collection of precious metals, carved wood, textile and paper point to a variety of invaluable values. The museum’s iconographic collection is one of the richest, with 6,500 icons being registered. This preserved treasure has been protected and studied, and has become of one of the most culturally important acts undertaken by those who facilitated its safety, and helped create the National Medieval Art Museum. The Museum has a permanent exhibition on show, with around 200 art objects. The exhibition contains a part of the best medieval works by anonymous or unidentified authors. A prominent place is reserved for the 13th-14th-century icons, there are also masterpieces by old masters, including Onufri, Nikolla, the Zografi brothers and their sons, Teacher Kostandin, OnufÍr Qiprioti,
Simon from Adrenica, and other works by authors who have worked in Albanian territories and outside of them. This collection contains works by around 150 Albanian and foreign iconographers hitherto discovered. The main objectives of the Museum performance include public exhibiting and promotion, protection, conservation and restoration of the objects, study and research, and international activities.
Open: Monday through to Friday
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Mësonjtorja e parë shqipe (First Albanian School) Education Museum The Museum is housed in the building where the first Albanian school, Mësonjëtorja, was opened on March, 7, 1887. This building was a donation by the patriot from Korça Diamanti Tërpo, to be used as a school. The Museum display stands hold a photocopy of the first Albanian reading primer written by Naum Veqilharxhi, and the second Albanian reading primer written by Kostandin Kristoforidhi. Photos of the illustrious patriots, who contributed to the opening of this school, include Pandeli Sotiri, Petro Nini Luarasi, Nuçi Naçi. Outstanding education personalities, including Qiriazi sisters, are also show at this Museum.
Museum house of painter Vangjush Mio This house museum of impressionist painter Korça Vangjush Mio was declared a cultural monument; it contains about 40 oil paintings of landscapes and pristine nature, and many drawings that are remarkable for their very special style. Vangjush Mio was a distinguished painter and the first Albanian who opened an exhibition in Tirana in 1920, and in 1942 in Bari, Italy.
Open: Monday through to Friday Visiting hours: 8:00-15:00
“Gjon Mili” museum
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American photographer Gjon Mili with albanian origin, now has a museum corner in the city of its origin, Korçë. 15 world famous photos taken by the photographer are exposed in the Cultural Center "Vangjush Mio" in a separate room. Gjon Mili is known as the photographer who used for the first time electronic flash photography movement. Gjon Mili was born on November 24, 1904 in Korçë. At the age of 5 his family emigrated to Romania. There he did the high school and at the age of 19 he went to America.
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He graduated in the Institute of Technology of Massachusetts as lighting engineer. During this time he dealt with photographic art.
Archaeological Museum Bratko Oriental Art Museum The Bratko Oriental Art Museum was opened in June 2003, fulfilling the dream of Demetrius Borjes (1903-1990) — artist, photographer and collector of Asian art and antiques. Borja was born in Korça , travelled around the world and settled in America. As an immigrant he personally experienced many of the struggles of the 20th century. Among some 432 artifacts, you can find a piano, Chinese altar, traditional Japanese clothing, traditional belts Chinese skirts, an Indonesian sword, European medals, Japanese paintings, oriental rugs, as well as various photographs that Borja acquired while serving in the UN Mission for the Balkans Reconstruction during 1945-46. The photographs found in the halls of the museum depict immediate post-war social and cultural history, as well as the important role played by General MacArthur in the economic and institutional reconstruction of Japan. In the words of archivist Zobel for Borian: "He was a genius. He came to this country with nothing; he managed to become famous through his work, and this shows his strong character. "
Open: Monday- Friday
The National Archaeological Museum, established in 1985, became broader and more complete a er a re-organization in 1990. This museum is located in one characteristic house of Korça of the early 19th century, and due to their architectural value is declared a monument of culture. It is unique in its kind, starting from the Neolithic period (6000 BC) until the Early Medieval (Century IX –century XII AD). The museum contains important documents and artifacts representing prehistoric settlements, such as Potgoria, Vashtmia, Maliqi, Dunaveci, and Tren. There are about 1,098 items on display, most belonging from the Neolithic Age till Early Medieval Period.
Open: Monday- Friday
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Events – Festivals
Beer Fest www.festaebirres.com Summer events reach their peak with the organisation of the biggest fest of the year “Beer Fest”. Based on the ancient tradition of Korca for the production and marketing of beer, Korca Municipality organizes in August since 2007 until today Beer Fest. The number of participants from Albania, and various countries of the world have increased each year. Also in terms of performance the quality of service has been improved. Beer Fest was honored in 2010 by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports with Albanian Tourism Award.
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Korça Carnivals
The International Painters Colony “Mio's Days”
Korca is well known for her famous Carnival. It has revitalised this tradition, creating one of the most sensational activities of the city. In June, local, national and international groups will parade in front of thousand of citizens and visitors. Come and enjoy unforgettable celebration.
The painters colony was named aer the famous Korça painter Vangjush Mio and aims to establish communication among participants and promote the city's cultural asset. Painters from Albania and abroad will treat Korça as an open studio,exploring the city to enspire their talent.
Pie Fest
Santa's Parade
Inspired by the famous Korca pie “The Lakror”, the Pie Fest , has become a popular event for the city. In July, in the city park, women from Korca in front of the curious eyes of visitors can bake “Lakror” in the traditional way. Music, child program and other surprises will be part of this special event of the city.
During the annual Santa Parade, the city enjoys a carriage drawn Santa, locally known as “Babagjyshi” accompanied by many other santas as they parade through the city. There are presents, music and entertainment, including many surprises for the children.
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The End Year Feast
With the slogan “Korça celebrates even in winter” and under the wondeful decorations that cover the city in December, Korca organises its end year holiday feast, the only one in Albania. The festive atmosphere is enhaced with wooden houses, toys sweets, traditional drinks (hot wine), baked apples,music and open exhibitions.
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Korca city welcomes every year sculptors from different countries of the world, who take part in
the International Symposium "Sculpture Park." Sculptors add new stone sculptures every year to the unique collection of park sculptures, which for several years adorn the Park "Youth" Korca. Sculptors working in open environments of the park, attract the attention of many citizens. Korca is the first city in Albania that has welcomed every year sculptors from around the world, to realize their works, giving to Korca city an outstanding value, which is related to the ancient tradition of stone working in this city.
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Picturesque villages small towns in the area
Mborje If you leave Korça to the southeast and drive or walk for 5 kilometres along the asphalted road, you will be arriving at Mborja in a matter of minutes. It is the closest represented by a cluster of typical dwellings to Korça it can now be considered a neighbourhood on its outskirts, since the recently constructed buildings have combined Mborja-Korça into one greater region. At Mborja, a few large buildings, without plaster has been applied, will heighten your curiosity certain bars and restaurants at Mborja serve Turkish coffee and mulberry or plum rakia, which the local people produce. This is what has remained from the industrial area in Korça, which used to be one of the most highly developed cities under communism. The well-known coal mines in the Drenova area have been in use as early as the Ottoman period.
The Ristozi Church, or the Ngjitja e Krishtit Church (Christ’s Resurrection Church), are the most important Monuments to visit here. An inscription in Greek, which is found on the right to its entrance, refers to the construction of this Church in 898. The St. Ristozi holiday is celebrated forty days a er the Orthodox Easter. On this day, a large-scale fair, with inhabitants from the Korça area is held here. The Church is situated on the highest spot of the village, at the foot of the Morava Mountain. However, the well-maintained road makes it easy drive or nice walk.
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Kamenice The Kamenica Tumulus is one of the tumuli in this area on which constant agricultural activity between 1950 and 1960, have had a disastrous impact. Then, treasure-seekers’ efforts, made between 1997 and 1999, deteriorated it further on. This was good enough reason for the Archaeology Rescue Group under the GSHASH to join efforts with the Archaeological Institute in Tirana, the Archaeological Museum in Korça, and with a number of international scientific-research institutes, funded by the Packard Institute of Human Sciences, with the aim of undertaking the multidisciplinary projects. The latter started in 2000 and ended in autumn 2002. Many undergraduates and graduates of archaeology, experienced archaeologists, a group of anthropologists from the Department of Anthropology at Michigan State University, conservation experts, painters and dra smen, both local and foreign, took part in these longterm excavation campaigns. Once the excavation was completed , it was confirmed that the Kamenica Tumulus represents the largest monument of its kind, compared to the other two hundred tumuli unearthed in Albania, the other neighbouring Balkan areas, and at large.
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The central tomb, which marked the start of the construction of this Tumulus, dates back to the Late Bronze Age, 13th century B.C. A man in his forties was buried there. No inventory was associated with this tomb. However, a hole was found beneath it, which carried burned animal bones (sheep or goats), which is indicative of funeral ceremony. Unlike the other tumuli of this kind excavated in Albania: Barç (Korça), Rehova (Kolonja), Piskova (Përmet), Vodhina (Gjirokastra), Vajza (Vlora), Pazhok (Elbasan), Cinamaka (Kukës), and Shtoj (Shkodra), which developed around a central tomb, the central tomb in the Kamenica Tumulus is surrounded by two co-central circles, 13 m in diameter, and constructed with stones of average size. During the Late Bronze Age (12001050 B.C.),other forty tombs were added to the area within the two circles In a second period of its use, during the Early Iron Age (1050–750 B.C.), other two hundred tombs covered with earth added to its height, until it took on a semi-circular shape, 50 m in diameter and around 3 m high. In a third period of its use, which coincides with the second half of the 7th century B.C., a number of monumental and circular or semi-circular structures, wherein blood-related individuals were buried, went up on the outskirts of the north and north-east extremes of the Tumulus. Over a very brief period of time (625–540 B.C.), the Kamenica Tumulus was expanded, mainly eastwards, with stone tombs being added in an intensive way, until it formed into an eclipse-shaped structure sized 70 m x 50 m. At the completion of the 3-year long excavation campaign, 400 tombs were unearthed. They carried 440 skeletons, and over 3,500 archaeological objects, including ceramics, weapons and different bronze, iron, silver, golden, ivory and bone decorations. All the structures of the monumental tombs in this Tumulus were removed and put on display in an open-air exhibit definitely worth visiting.
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Boboshtice In order to reach Boboshtica, drive along the Korça-Erseka main road south-east direction. For four kilometres then turn le . Signs are in place to indicate direction. Having taken the turn, you will drive for another three kilometres. When you see a grove of old mulberry-trees, you will know that you are close to the very attractive village of Boboshtica. Once it used to be a large and flourishing village. Now, a very small number of households have remained from the old local population and men are of Walachia origin. The village is famous for its mulberry-trees of which the local population produces the well-known yellow to green mulberry rakia. Boboshtica is still home to old houses wherein the traditional way is still employed to make carpets with a weaving machine. In addition, the women from the village will tell you how the mulberry rakia is produced, and how the famous local lakror and other specialties are cooked. On the outskirts of the village, the St. Nicholas Monastery is situated on the not very high eastern hill slope. A very beautiful view of both the village and the entire Korça Plain is obtained from this hill.
On route to the Monastery, the locals will surely tell you with obvious pride: “Well, this is where the house of Viktor E imi (1889-1972) used to be”. He was a renowned writer of comedies and dramaturge in Romania. His family immigrated to Bucharest in early 20th century. His works are successfully being staged both in Tirana and Bucharest. Constructed in the 12th century and reconstructed in the 15th century, the St. John Church is located further down, to the north-west, besides the grove of mulberry-trees. It is rather isolated from the village, and is nearly in the middle of the plain. The church has been renovated, and can be visited. If you feel like entering the church, you will first have to look for the church guardian. You will be impressed by a walled door on its southern side. The legend has it that a Bulgarian prince married precisely in this church, and according to custom, no one could ever enter the church through the same doorway through which a married prince had le it. Hence, a second door was opened on the western side of the church. The St. Demetrius Church is situated closer to the mulberry-trees. The bell tower constructed in early 20th century, with contributions from many immigrants, is on top of the entrance to it.
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Dardhe Once at the centre of the village of Boboshtica, take the bound road. This road leads to the village of Dardha. Be careful because the road is not completely paved, and despite the local inhabitants’ efforts, it deteriorates in wintertime. You may drive the road in all types of cars however, 4 x 4 car is recommended. In the beginning, you will be driving through a barren landscape, which gives place to a forest in a matter of minutes. It is here that the most beautiful part of the trip starts. The centre of the village should be your first stop at Dardha. You may ask for more information at a hotel and a number of bars and restaurants located there. In summertime, in particular, the village is populated by the numerous inhabitants, who are originally from the village and have turned their old houses into summer homes. Several metres down the centre of the village you will come across a large stone building, which has been silent for a long time now. This is the former school of the village. Nowadays, it is closed because the village does not have a sufficient number of children to use the school.
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Like in Boboshtica, many buildings here have been constructed with contributions from the inhabitants who had immigrated particularly to the USA. The school building is a memory of past times. Dardha offers an ideal place for skiing. If you happen to go there in wintertime, you will eyewitness to the large number of ski present there. Unlike Boboshtica, though, Dardha is well-known for the plum rakia. This drink is produced out of a small, yellow, semi-wild plum, and has quite a particular taste. People in the area do not produce grape rakia, because grape do not grow in these parts. If you are fond of long trips, then you could continue east. It takes an hour and a half walk to reach the very attractive village of Senica. However, on this trip you will need to take along a local guide from the village. The road linking the two villages still runs through virgin forests. Once a large and prosperous village, Senica is almost abandoned nowadays. The St. Mary Church is situated atop a hill at the centre of the village.
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Churches at Voskopoja Voskopoja Until the late 18th century, Voskopoja used to be a very important urban settlement. In order to get there, you will first have to drive along the city’s ring westwards, and then, take a turn past the thermal-power station in the west. A distance of around 20 kilometres lies between Voskopoja and Korça. Be careful while driving, because the road between the village of Voskop, the last village located in the plain area, and Voskopoja, is not paved. You will be driving along a pleasant road winding next to a stream. A village registering around one thousand inhabitants, sits 1,200 metres above sea-level. Bear this in mind when you decide what to wear. Summer is cool, and winter is o en cold, though not unbearable. The village is known as an early settlement of the Wallachian population, which, at home, still speak an old dialect of Romanian. Many Albanian households have also settled in the village. They are mostly orthodox.
From the 22 former churches, five churches and one monastery, not very far from the current village, have survived in Voskopoja. The churches, all of them the basilica type, suffered damaged through plundering and vandalism, and from the two World Wars, when they were turned into ammunition depots. A powerful earthquake, which struck the area in 1960, added further damage. In recent years, the churches and the monastery at Voskopoja were renovated. Your journey here may start from the centre of the village, where you will see its first churches. To enter the church, you will have to look for their guardian, who is living somewhere near the centre of the village, or, better, for the village priest. Overall, the local inhabitants are hospitable and cheerful, happy to assist with anything. In Voskopoja you could drive around in a car. However, you will probably like it more if you walk up to the churches. You will have a chance to listen to old ecclesiastical stories, and admire real life and nature at Voskopoja. The surviving churches in Voskopoja include:
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St. Nicholas Church It is situated at the centre of the village. It was constructed between 1721 and 1722. Frescoes showing around 1000 biblical figures are preserved in the church. Inside walls of the church were painted by one of the most well-known artists of that time, David Selenica. In 1750, the porch to the church was painted by two outstanding painters, who lived in the same century. They were Constantine and Athanas Zografi, two brothers from Korça. These artists contributed to painting the most important churches of the time, including Mount Athos, the holy place of Orthodoxy. They have also leˆ their imprints on other churches in the neighbouring villages.
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St. Mary Church
This church is also located at the centre of the village. It is considered the cathedral of the old town. It was constructed in 1712. The bell tower standing over the entrance was built in 1887, with contributions from the local community. The World Wars, and in particular, the 1960 earthquake, brought damage to the church. However, it has been subject to important renovation work.
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St. Thanas Church It is situated west of the village, in the vicinity of the cemetery. It has also been renovated. It was constructed in 1724, and painted by the famous Zografi brothers in 1751.
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Church of Prophet Ilias
It is a small church located south-east of the town. It was constructed in 1751.
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St. John the Baptist Monastery Once past the Trinity Church, keep heading northwards. Now, you will certainly have a wonderful journey. The road to the Monastery may also be suitable for low cars. However, our advice is to walk all the way up there. You will only have to walk for two kilometres. Initially, it winds among mountainous meadows, and then protrudes into the Voskopoja forest, which is an easy climb. The Monastery is the oldest ecclesiastical building at Voskopoja. The church was constructed in 1632, and was painted in 1659. All the land and forests down the road from the Monastery used to be its property. It also had thousands of cows.
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The Monastery was damaged following religious ban in the country in 1967. Its buildings were transformed into a military detachment, with deterioration setting in gradually. Recent years have seen renovation work intended to recover its initial appearance. A large-scale fair is hosted there annually on 24 June. Be careful: almond pears, the fruit once soΠand sweet, are one of the yummiest things in the forest. These are wild small fruits, which have a strong aroma and are very delicious. Like with all wild things, care should be taken to avoid eating them while not ripened.
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If you mistakenly happen to eat them, then, for nearly half an hour, you will have a numb mouth, affecting your way of speaking. Many have gone through this. The village forest is one of the most frequently visited areas across Korça. Skiing events are hosted here in wintertime. Many of the local houses at Voskopoja have been turned into very pleasant guest houses, offering all the amenities. Usually, the guests make their order for the host to prepare the food. This is a great chance to taste the delicious traditional cooking of the area.
Do try and taste a spitted lamb. In these areas, livestock roam freely which adds a very special taste to the meat. Sharing a village house for several days will make your stay in the country even more pleasant. A very attractive hotel has been built in the middle of the forest. Those keen on studying foreign languages will find the visit to Voskopoja a very interesting experience. All the inhabitants speak Albanian. However, in everyday life many of them use Wallachian, a very old language, a dialect of current Romanian. Many youth have worked in Greece, therefore Greek could be of use there.
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Vithkuqi Vithkuq is one of the three oldest and most important villages in the Korça area. The history of Vithkuq is similar to that of Voskopoja, though marked by events of different proportions. To reach Vithkuq, you will again take the road linking Korça with Erseka. Past the city’s ring, you will head south. Aer half an hour drive, you will take right. A sign post will indicate precisely where you must turn. Initially, you will be driving along a road in good shape, winding through lovely hills. You will first run across a pleasant lake that serves as an artificial water-collector, called the Gjanç Water-collector. Its waters are used to irrigate a good part of the fertile Korça Plain and for a hydro-power plant supplying water to the city. Aer Gjanç, an ascending road winds up the greenery. You will eye several houses on the banks of a stream. They are nestled against trees, and are surrounded by small, very prosperous gardens. These houses are situated at Leshnja. In the past, they were occupied by the farm employees of the St. Peter Monastery. On the way out of the village, you will see a simple workshop.
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It is a village brewery. Utilizing the water from the nearby sources, it produces beer in sufficient amounts for wedding-parties and other celebrations. Do not miss out on a visit to this humble brewery. You can hardly find a similar one elsewhere. A pint of freshly made beer costs very little, but it may be the thing you will enjoy most during this trip. Aer a few hundred metres, you will be arriving at the first historic site of Vithkuq, the bridge. The local people call it the Zoto’s Bridge, or the Large Bridge. One of the local inhabitants built it in the early 20th century. At one end of the bridge, the benefactor constructed a small chapel, where the numerous travellers in the area could pray and light a candle. The source of one of the most important rivers in Albania, Osum, which divides the well-known town of Berat into two parts, originates precisely under the Zoto’s Bridge.Past the Bridge, you may walk around the village, and head for the St. Peter Monastery. You will again hear of two names heard from Voskopoja, the brothers Constantine and Athanas Zografi, who painted the Monastery church in 1764.
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Go back again to the main road, and climb up the village. You may take a short break at its centre. Many bars and restaurants are there to serve you and the local population knows how to treat their guests. As well as tasting the good plum rakia, which you are advised not to drink in the morning or if it is too hot, you may eat some local food. The meat and cheese from this area are famous across the Korça area. If you happen to meet some elderly people at the centre of the village, do not hesitate to ask them questions. The village of Vithkuq has a rich history. Like Voskopoja, it used to be at the junction between West and East. As early as the 18th century, it saw a considerable development. When it used to be a thriving place, it had 24 neighbourhoods, of which only three and 18 churches have survived. Intensive cultural and educational activity took place in the Monastery. However, Vithkuq had the same tragic fate as Voskopoja, its more famous “sister”. It was plundered, burned down and ruined by the thieving gangs. Ever since, the village derived their livelihood from agriculture and livestock raising, with a good part of the households living on remittances from immigrants.
The founding of the 1st Partisan Brigade, led by Mehmet Shehu (1913-1981) was a major event for Vithkuq. Shehu was later Prime Minister and number two figure during the communist regime in Albania, who met tragic end. During the years of Second World War, the Anglo-American missionaries operated for a long time in the area in between Voskopoja and Vithkuq. The elderly still have memories of stories from that time. At Vithkuq, you may take your time and wander through the picturesque alleys of the village. The gardens are full of fruit-trees, and flowers. If you happen to be in the village in the a ernoon, you will also witness a daily custom– the return of livestock from pastures. Like other villages of Korça, at Vithkuq, livestock is kept in shelters outside of the village. Each one of the locals has a reserved place in the shelter for his livestock. A Monument of Culture, is situated just east of the village, near the old cemetery. It is the St. Michael Church, which was constructed in the 18th century. This is one of the few churches that were spared from plunder and ruin. The Church is declared a Monument of Culture, and is under the protection of the Albanian State. Be careful: as everywhere else, you will first have to get hold of the church guardian.
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Prespa e Madhe (Big Prespa) Prespa is a relatively big lake. To reach there, you need to leave Korça driving north. Then, take a right onto the highway leading to Bilisht, and then, to Kapshtica, on the border with Greece. However, you will not need to drive for long. Around 15 kilometres from Korça, near the village of Plasa, take a le , and drive along a narrow, asphalted road. A er three kilometres, you will drive through the Zvezda Pass, a passageway between the Dry Mountain in the west, and the Ivan Mountain in the east. You are gradually entering the Prespa natural park territory. Prespa e Madhe is shared by three countries of which one sixth belongs to Albania. It has a very interesting landscape and water. The Dry Mountain separates its waters from Lake Ohrid. It is has been confirmed fact that the Prespa waters penetrate through the Dry Mountain calcareous rocks, and then, flow into Lake Ohrid, reducing the initial level of the Lake by many metres. The shores of Prespa e Madhe are inhabited by a Slav population. Nearly all of them are Orthodox Christians.
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You may usually communicate with the adults through an Albanian, however, you may find it difficult to communicate with children and the elderly, the majority of whom do not speak Albanian. In these restaurants, you can taste the wonderful fresh fish caught by the fishermen. If you happen to be there in wintertime, do not forget to order the dried smoked bleak. This is a favourite dish for the local population, as well as in the city of Korça. Bleak is a small fish similar in appearance, but not in taste, to sea sardines. Fishermen’s wives hang the bleak on hooks affixed to the ceiling, and let it dry over the smoke of a specific herb. Cooked then on top of ambers, the dried fish acquire a very special taste. The bleak is normally accompanied by rakia, unlike the fresh fish which is accompanied by wine. The local wine is of a very good quality West of Liqenas, you will notice a small island. The local population call it Maligrad (small town). You may reach it by hiring the services of some local fisherman for very little money.
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A guardian of the Monuments of Culture (inquire about the Damo Family) will help you set there. The Island is not populated. A wild sour cherry-tree is the only tree flattened by the Lake winds. It is no surprise that a number of rabbits, taken there by the local population, have survived. The Island is a favourite site for the European swamp turtles and water snakes. Do not be afraid, they are harmless. The southern side of the rock Island is home to a reportedly 18th-century church. The church is also a place of pilgrimage for people in need. Do not be astonished to find brand new clothes inside. According to the local custom, people need to leave one of their garments, or their children’s garments, so that they may have prosperity during the year.
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Cooking and Drinks Korça is famous for its traditional delicious meals. It is known for two-layered pie, the lakror, cooked on the baking dome, the Lake Prespa carp-based dishes, the famous bleak-based dishes, and the wild animal and bird-based dishes. The Korça characteristic dishes include the petanik filled with white beans, the lakror, risen përvëlak , the lakror prepared by sprinkling milk over the layers, and the rolled meat patties. Vithkuq is famous for its nuts, tea, and roasted meat and diary products. You should not leave Dardha unless you have tasted the famous two-layered lakror cooked on the baking dome. You will find the Dardha processed snails, mushrooms or corn flour lakror quite delicious. In Boboshtica, you can enjoy Albanian traditional cooking, with its specialties including roasted meat and lakror cooked on the baking dome, as well as Korça traditional cooking with Greek cooking.
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At Zarroshka, Prespa, restaurants offer both the Albanian traditional cooking, and special fishbased dishes, including fish cooked in a roasting pan, carp, white chub, and the famous bleak fried either fresh or dried. Besides the fish dishes, the Prespa area is well-known for the paprika filled with curd, garlic or cabbage, the pie and meat dishes. Worth-mentioning is also the mulberry rakia produced at Boboshtica, or the Dardha rakia produced in the village with the same name. You cannot leave without having first tasted the famous Korça beer, the top beer in Albania
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Korça Cooking Receipts Lakror sprinkled with milk Prepare the dough for the pie. Cover it with a cloth, and leave it for 10-15 minutes to rise. In the meantime, bring the milk to boil. Scramble the eggs and mix them up with sugar, sieved maize flour, and some water. Pour the boiled milk on to the mix. Put the mass to cook until thickened, and remove from oven. Cover it so to avoid crustforming and leave it to cool for a while. Roll out the dough to form thin layers as those intended for the pie, oil the baking pan, lay down the layers letting them to fall over the baking pan edge, sprinkling them with butter. Pour the mix (mash), sprinkle it with butter, roll up the layers forming wrinkles, and leave the middle part empty. Sprinkle it with butter and put it into oven to cook
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Petanik with white beans Start preparing the white beans. Put them in a pot. Add finely sliced onion, olive oil and salt, and leave it to boil on the oven. Prepare the dough for the pie: roll out fine layers, leave 3-4 of them aside, and bake the rest. Lay down two baked layers, put a layer of white beans, and then, again two baked layers. Lay down 1-2 unbaked layers on top. Sprinkle with fat, and put it into the oven to cook.
For one baking pan: 3-4 water glasses of flour half a water glass of oil 1 tea cup of white beans 1 average onion 3 spoonfuls of olive oil half a tea cup of starch
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Rolled meat patties (Korça meat balls) Mix up mutton and veal in a pot, and add spicy red pepper, oregano, and eggs until thickened. Give them the shape you wish, and roast them in hot oil in a frying pan. The rolled meat patties are served warm, accompanied with sliced onion.
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Restaurants – Taverns Restaurants - Taverns
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Address
Phone Number, e-mail
Life Gallery
Bulevard Republika Nr. 24
+355 822 43388/ +355 822 46800 info@lifegallery.al
Find Four
Bulevard “Republika”, Nr.30
+355822 54444
Taverna Vasili
Rr. Kostadina Gaçe
+355 82 24 66 10/ +35569 214 85 83
Taverna Qilari
Rr. Bardhyl Pojani 8
+355 69 248 96 93, qilari_03@hotmail.com
Vila Kofiel
Rr."Avni Rustemi", Nr.39 prane gjykates se re
+355 695569856/ +355 82 247505
Shtëpia Voskopojare
Rr. Gaqo Koroveshi re
+355 82 24 2784/ +355 68 205 44 88
Piceri Antik
Bulevard Republika
+355 82 24 31 47
Taverna ABC
Bulevard “Shen Gjergji”
+355 692645261
Restorant Alfa
Bulevard “Shën Gjergji”
Le Blanc
Bulevard Republika
+355 696041414
Romea
Λεωφόρος (Bulevard) Republika
+355 82 243383
Theozoi
Bulevard Republika
+355 82 25 25 95
Grill House
Bulevard Republika
+355 697371771
Princ Park
Rruga Korçë-Pogradec
+355 682078381
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Accommodation Services - Hotels & Guesthouses Hotels
Address
Hotel George
Rruga Korce-Mborje
www.hotelgeorge.info
+355 82 243794 +355 69 2083112 hotel.george@hotmail.info
Hotel Gold
Rr. Kiço Golniku 5
www.hotelgeorge.info
+355 82 24 6894 +355 69 236 43 50 thimifili@ymail.com
Hotel Grand
Bulevard Gjergj Kastrioti
www.grandhotelpalacekorca.com
Hotel Han Elbasan
Rr. Naum Kristo Vokopoja
www.korca-hotels.com
Hotel Koçibelli
Bulevard Gjergj Kastrioti
Hotel Konti
Rruga Korça-Pogradec
Website
Phone Number, e-mail
+355 82 24 31 68 +355 82 24 26 77 grandhotelko@hotmail.com +355 82 24 31 68 +355 82 24 26 77 grandhotelko@hotmail.com +355 82 243794 +355 692075539 email: hotel.kocibelli@gmail.com
www.hotelkonti.com
Hotel Kristal
+355 82 24 3 68, +355 82 24 26 77 grandhotelko@hotmail.com +355 82 24 89 92, +355 69 209 83 21 rezearkote@yahoo.com
Hotel Regency
Rr. Ismail Qemali 7
Hotel Smerald
Rr. Viktimat e Pojanit 1- www.regencyalbania.com
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www.regencyalbania.com
+355 82 24 38 68 +355 69 230 47 48 info@hotelregencyalbania.com +355 82 24 50 93 hotelsmerald@yahoo.com
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Hotels
Address
Bujtina Sidheri
Rr. Mbledhja e Beratit
+355 82 24 58 14 +355 682056445 bujtina.sidheri@hotmail.com
Bujtina Leon
Rr. “Shpresa Palla”, Nr.14
+355694366504 bujtinaleon@gmail.com
Life Gallery
Bulevard Republika Nr 24
Hotel Alysa
“1 Maji”(perballë Skena Park)
Website
www.lifegallery.al
Phone Number, e-mail
+355 822 43388 +355 822 46800 info@lifegallery.al +355 8225927 alysahotel@gmail.com
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MUNICIPALITY OF NESTORIO The guide is common for both Municipalities
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ΤΗΕ NATURE
The top of Grammos in summer
Characteristics of the Nature Mountains
Grammos is a beautiful mountain with alpine forests, beautiful lakes, rare flora and fauna. It is located on the border between Greece and Albania. Grammos is the connecting point between Western Macedonia and Epirus and also between Greece and the neighboring Albania. The summit of Grammos is at an altitude of 2.520 meters, and it is the fourth highest mountain in Greece.
Grammos belongs to the mountain range of Pindos. The mountain is dominated by rocky slopes, high and impressive peaks, impetuous torrents, many springs and mountain lakes, rare flora and fauna. Grammos is among the most important bird and bear sanctuaries and is part of the Natura 2000 network.
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Lake ‘Gistova’ located in the area of ‘Arrenes’
The two rivers Aliakmonas and Sarandaporos spring from Grammos. Also, the alpine lakes of Gkistova and Arrenes (called Moutsalia, Drakolimnes, respectively) are located on the mountain. It is an ideal destination for those looking for an unforgettable experience in nature.
It is one of the less developed mountains in Greece, which contributes significantly to its uniqueness. On the edge of the mountain, there is a landscape of unique beauty with green fields, flowing waters and rare natural beauty.
Traditional Villages of Kypseli (le ) and Kotyli (right) Grammos offers amazing hiking trails through its picturesque villages, called “Grammochoria”
(Pe o, Pe ofyto, Chrysi, Aetomilitsa, Grammos). It is a magnificent mountain, a mountain that all nature lovers would enjoy.
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The location of Profitis Ilias on the top of the mountain of Voio.
VOIO Voio is also a mountain of Pindos range (Northern Pindos), almost untouched by the modern world. A large part of Voio lies in the area of Kastoria and the rest in the area of Kozani. The mountain begins from Nestorio, crosses the area of Pentalofos - Tsotyli and ends just outside the city of Grevena. The mountain reaches an attitude of 1,800 meters, its length is 45 km. Its most part is covered with forests of oak, beech and chestnut. The highest part of Voio is the ridge north of Aghios Ilias Zoupaniotis to Pyrgos of Kotyli. Voio and Grammos form together the valley of Sarantaporos. The mountainous area of Ontria belongs to Voio, as well as the complex of Avgerinos Morfi - Tsotyli, which descends to the south, from Avgerinos to the area of Grevena.
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The western slopes are very steep, while the east ones are smoother. On the eastern slopes of the mountain there are many villages and a large network of trails which, the old times, were used to the connection between the villages. Voio is known for its cra smen and for the typical local architecture of stone buildings, - houses, bridges and water mills -. There are many names which could represent Voio, such as "The Mountain of the cra smen of stone", "The Mountain of the stone villages and bridges." It could also be called "The Mountain of the Paths" since they are too many. The paths (the famous "Pazarostrates") began and ended in Tsotyli, where the old times a famous bazaar was taking place. Voio is a green mountainous area, an ideal place for nature lovers and those who want to wander around the beautiful small villages.
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Stone Chapel, constructed by local cra smen (Voio)
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RIVERS
The river Aliakmonas runs through the area. It is the longest river (310 km) of Greece which also springs from the Greek territory (from the mountains of Grammos and Voio). It runs through several areas of Macedonia (Kastoria, Grevena, Kozani, Imathia) and flows into the Thermaikos Gulf, forming a delta that hosts important habitats. According to one version, the name “Aliakmon, comes from the ancient Greek words “als” (“άλς”) (salt sea) and “akmon” (“άκµων”) (anvil).
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According to the Greek mythology, Aliakmon was one of the “River Gods”, child of Oceanus and Tethys. Some torrents and tributaries of the river Aliakmonas are: Grammos, Stravopotamos, Pramoritsa, Grevenitikos, Venetikos, Sarantaporos, Tripotamos and others. In Aliakmonas 33 species of fish are living.
Panoramic view of the river “Aliakmonas” at the location of the “River Party” of Nestorio
Of these, about 30 are native. Many of them are considered rare and one of them, the “Pachychilon macedonicum” does not live anywhere else in the world. Other fish found in Aliakmonas is the carp and the rainbow trout while in the estuaries there are few eels. Moreover, 215 different bird species have been observed in the area. Among them, the pelican and the curlew, considered as the rarest birds in the world. Visitors can tour around the area near the banks of Aliakmonas and admire the rare natural beauty of the river or go even fishing. The more adventurous can try activities such as ra ing, canoeing or kayaking. The river contributes significantly to the development of the region.
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LAKES The alpine lake Gistova is located at an altitude of about 2.350m on the mountain of Grammos. The landscape around the lake is of unique beauty, as it extends to the alpine meadows. A little further, in the area of “Arrenes”, at an altitude of 1730 m. (an area with dense beech forests), the double mountain lake “Moutsalia” lies. Also, in the same area two other lakes called “Drakolimnes” are located. The first “Drakolimni” is a small and shallow lake. Here lives an aquatic species of Alpine newt (the locals call it "fish with legs"). The second Drakolimni is at a high altitude, right on the borders between Greece and Albania and it is accessible only by hiking from the village of “Grammos”.
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FLORA
View of a pine forest (on the le ) and of a beech forest (on the right) Dense forests cover the biggest part of the mountain of “Grammos�. However, there are sparse forests, meadows and small cultivated areas, also 487 plant species have been recorded in the area, of which 21 are endemic. The main vegetation zones in the area are: Riparian vegetation: The willows form natural "galleries". There are also many quite rare species of trees such as maples, elms and lindens. Oak Zone: Various types of oaks, with other deciduous trees, form shrubs or forests over the streams of the mountain of Grammos.
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Zone of black pine and beech: The forests of black pine start at an altitude of 1000m., even higher (in the area of “Arrenes�) start the forests of beech. Firs are found only in some cooler and wet areas. At higher altitudes grows the Pinus heldreichii (or Pinus leucodermis) the most durable coniferous tree of “Pindos�.
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View of Alpine meadows on ‘Grammos’.
Higher up, forests become thinner and eventually stop. Snow is covering the ground for several months each year, the cold and the wind hinder the growth of even the most resistant trees. Alpine meadows are formed, perhaps the most distinctive, extensive and beautiful meadows in the country. These alpine meadows are home to plants and wildflowers, which are rare for the Greek standards
Mountain Voio is one of the most forested areas in Greece, covered 80% of trees. Black pine, beech, Macedonian fir, oak, chestnut, gabbros, and bushes cover the valleys and the slopes of the mountain. In and around villages there are many walnut, cedar trees, hazels, dogwoods, quince, apple trees, willows, cherry trees, pear trees, alder, poplars and almond trees. Moreover, in the area also grow endemic wildflowers and many different plant species such as anemones, orchids, wild saffron, tea, and julep. Mountain Voio is also best known in Greece for its mushrooms the “kalogerakia”, the royal mushrooms, the “kokkinouskes”, the “zarkadisia”, the true morels and also the truffles.
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FAUNA
Golden Eagle, one of the largest birds of prey in the area of Grammos.
Naturally, the rich and diverse flora of the area is accompanied by a rich and varied fauna. On Grammos small herds of wild goats are found, which are able to survive at high altitudes (even higher than the alpine meadows) along the steepest slopes and the most remote tree clusters. At lower altitudes, in the forests, in the meadows and the fields, bears, deer, wild boars, hares, few wolves, wildcats and many other small mammals are living. The mountain of Voio is an important biotope for all big wildlife mammals found in Greece, such as wolves, foxes, squirrels, deer, wild boars, bobcats, rabbits and brown bears.
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In the rivers of the area, many different species of fish are found: trout, Rutilus (“tsironia”), Chondrostoma vardarensis (“gourounomytes”), Gobio gobio (“gy opsara”) and eels etc. In the area of Grammos lives quite a large number of species of birds, 142 in number. Among them, 21 species of raptors are included. Such species are the Accipiter gentilis (goshawk) (which is rare), the Circus pygargus, the Falco vespertinus (red-footed falcon), the golden eagle, the osprey and even the small Neophron percnopterus (Egyptian Vulture). In Voio, the rich ecosystem consisting of forests, rivers, meadows, rocks and residential areas, contributes to the presence of a remarkable birdlife. 97 bird species live in that ecosystem. Yet, in another category of the rich fauna of Grammos, namely in the category of reptiles and amphibians the newts are found, called the "fishes with legs".
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The Greek brown bear, that lives in the wider area of Pindos
The brown bear – A priority of protected species. It is the symbol of the Pindos mountains and particularly of Grammos mountain. The brown bear is the tallest wild mammal that lives in the European mountains. The height of an adult animal may reach the 1 m., its length the 2 m., while its weight ranges from 70 up to 350 kg (males). A bear lives normally around 20 to 25 years. Brown bears are considered animals with great intelligence, good memory, prudence, and curiosity. The local population on the mountain of Grammos and the surrounding areas is calculated to be about 30 bears. The above number is organically connected to both the subpopulation of Pindos and the smaller subpopulations in the Albanian side. The Grammos’ bears prefer to feed on plant origin food (85%) and need large amounts of food.
Bears feed on all kinds of available fruits of the forest: blackberries, damsons, cherries, apples, pears, raspberries, fruits, rosehip fruit, wild strawberries, acorns, beech nuts, and tubers, roots, and greens. They also eat honey, small and large mammals, insects (mainly ants) and turtles. Bears territory usually covers a few hundred square kilometers large. Bears move cautiously, especially a er sunset, avoiding unwanted encounters with humans. However, a visitor can see, instead of the animals themselves, the traces of their presence: paw imprints in the mud or water puddles, broken branches of fruit trees (probably showing the young bears to eat along with their mothers), overturned stones (when bears are in search of insects) and broken tips of small pine trees (where bears mark their territory).
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SIGHTS OF NATURE
Forests of firs, pines, oaks and cedar trees, ravines as well as wild rock formations and cliffs alternate harmoniously with valleys and meadows, hills, streams and torrents.
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The artificial lake Pramoritsa in the area of Voio
All the above compose a landscape of incomparable beauty and form the natural scenery of Nestorio. Apart from the majestic mountains of Grammos and Voio, and all the lakes and rivers, there are also several unique monuments of nature await visitors to discover them.
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Panoramic view of Barouga forest
In the area of Grammos the virgin forest “Barouga” is also located, a forest of beech, fir and black pine with open pastures.
It has a special ecological, scientific and aesthetic value and has also been declared as a “Monument of Nature”.
The natural acropolis of Nestorio, “Kastro” (Castle) In the area of Nestorio, at the site of the Castle (“Kastro”), the view of the landscape is of incomparable beauty.
“Kastro” is a natural acropolis and at the same time, an archaeological site on the east side of the village.
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The location of Red Rock of Pegasus at the entrance of Nestorio
The Red Rock of Pegasus, is located at the entrance of Nestorio. According to a myth, its color came from the blood of the winged horse (Pegasus) that fell there a er being blinded by Zeus. Another tradition says that the cave at the bottom of the rock was once the nest of a huge serpent that guarded the area.
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A series of impressive vertical rocks dominate just above the ruins of old Kotyli. These enormous rocks are also known as the cliffs of “Haros” (Death) and they continue towards Kypseli. The rocks, with the characteristic gray shades of the rocks of Voio, are 300 meters high and are truly breathtaking. Underneath, a wooded hillside of pines continues to the edge of the village. The back side of the cliffs is covered with dense forests of beech going lower down, in the area of Nestorio. The highest altitude is 1,627 meters.
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The cliffs of ‘Death’ (300 meters)
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Autumn view of the canyon of Aliakmonas The impressive canyon of Aliakmonas, consists of steep slopes covered with beautiful vegetation, while the river is forming amazing meanders of water.
Panoramic view of the waterfall in the area of “Tsouka The waterfall, at the monastery of “Taxiarches of Tsouka” close to Aghia Anna (St. Anna) and to the valley of “Stena” is very beatiful.
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The hospital of the partisans in the area of “Katafiki” in Grammos mountain The large cave on Grammos at the location“Katafiki” close to the top of Vertenik, was used as a temporary hospital for the partisans during the civil war. However, the cave is difficult to access.
Swimmers at the “River Party”, in Summer Anna” The area of the “River Party” in Nestorio, is an ideal destination for organized tours of groups, associations, schools, unions and tourists. The area next to the river is very beautiful; there is also the possibility of many and different activities as well as the possibillity of eating or drinking at the restaurants and cafes located in the area.
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TRAILS – ROUTES IN NATURE
“The bear trail” The “bear trail” is a circular hiking mountain trail on the Mountain of Grammos and in particularly on the hills north and west of Nestorio.
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A Wooden bridge, view from trails in the area of Grammos.
The route includes existing old roads between the old villages, modern agricultural and forest roads and forest paths. Throughout its length, a hiker can notice significant traces of bear and other mammals (wild boar, deers, wolves, etc).
The main purpose of the trail is to provide to the visitor some basic information about the bear, its habits, the problems posed by its coexistence with humans, and also about the area’s nature and history.
The trail has a total length of 10.2 km.
For this purpose, the path has been planned in such a way as to pass through various habitats important to bears and other wildlife. The trail passes through forests of beech and oak, mountains, meadows, farming areas, mountain streams, abandoned crops and orchards.
The first section of the trail (3.95 km), starts from Nestorio and ends at “Ammorema”. The hiker walks on rural dirt roads in an livestock area, with woodland and meadows. At the start of the route the visitor meets sheepfolds and a fountain that was used for the watering of animals.
The route doesn’t present significant difficulties. The slopes are relatively small and the trail in its greater length is wooded.
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Hiking organized by the ecological organization of Callisto
The route follows the old road Nestorio Ammouda - Alevitsa, the main road axis of Grammos that connects the central to the north part of the mountain. In some parts the route follows the new forest road, while in others, the old road, where there are still traces of the old cobbled path. The second part of the route (1.2 km) starts from Ammorema and follows a forest trail through a beech forest. The trail has a significant upward slope and follows in some sections the old cobbled path. In the third part of the route (1.98 km), the trail follows the old, rocky, forest road towards the old village, in an area which is dominated by beech forests and some other species (fir, black pine). This part has the most feeding traces for bears and wildlife. Here the visitor will notice the most animal tracks and traces.
In the old village ‘Orsets’ where this part of the route ends, visitors will see a fountain, ruins of houses and fruit trees (walnut, hazelnut, chestnut, sloes etc). The fourth and last part of the route (3.25 km) is a well-designed trail from the old village to the current provincial road, Nestorio - Pou. At the start of this route, the ruins of the small church of the old village are found in an open meadow and the trail continues through oak forests and meadows. This route offers a great view of Nestorio in many parts of its way. The return to Nestorio could be either from the asphalt road or by the river, where the "River Party" takes place. Apart from the above circular route, a part of the old path has been cleared (1.23 km), which leads northwest from the site of the old village and specifically from the fountain to the current forest road that connects Nestorio with the northern part of the mountain of Grammos.
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Trail “River Party – Kontari” The starting point of the trail is located near the facilities of the “River Party”, on the north side of the river bank, where an old path started. The trail parallels to the north bank of the river Aliakmonas, into the forest towards the old bridge of the provincial road Ioannina - Kastoria. The trail continues over the bridge and follows a parallel route to the old provincial road for 177 meters. From that point the route ascends, following an old path, until it parallels to the southern bank of Aliakmonas. The trail passes along the northern slope of the Mountain of Voio and then descends again to the river bank till the dining facilities in the “River Party” area and the bridge. Actually, it is a closed path where the starting point is also the end.
The total length of the trail is 3.650 meters. The average walking time of the route is estimated at 1 - 1 ½ hours and the level of difficulty is easy to intermediate. The main part of the path does not have a high level of difficulty. The suggested period on walking the trail is the whole year but always depending on weather conditions. The main forest species on the trail are: broadleaf and downy oak, gabbro, ash, maple, dogwood, “paliouri”, wild pear, while on the riversides of Aliakmonas grow several trees and willows.
Trail: “Nestorio - Tsouka (Old Monastery of Taxiarches)” The starting point of this trail is a dirt road which connects the area “Stena” with Nestorio. This trail is an old mule path that once was followed by residents of Nestorio, going on a pilgrimage to the old Monastery of Taxiarches, where today the chapel of “Zodohos Pighi” (the Life Giving Spring) stands. The total path length is 1.740 meters.
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The average walking time of the route is estimated at 50 minutes to 1 hour and the level of difficulty is intermediate. The main part of the path does not have a high level of difficulty. The suggested period on walking the trail is the whole year but always depending on weather conditions. The main forest species of the trail are: leaved oak and downy, gabbro, ash, maple, dogwood, wild pear, while on the riversides of Aliakmonas grow several trees and willows.
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Trail: Nestorio - Tsouka (Old Monastery of Taxiarches)
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View of the guest house in the National Reconciliation Park (NRP)
Route by car: Nestorio - National Reconciliation Park (NRP) It is a very beautiful route about 30km long, starting from Nestorio and leading to the National Reconciliation Park (NRP), shortly a er the village “Pe o”. The NRP, as presented later in this guide, is a journey through the history and the knowledge of the area. On this route, the visitor is directed to the area where the “River Party” takes place and then continues straight ahead following the canyon of Aliakmonas until the village “Pe o”.
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A er the village “Pe o”, the visitor doesn’t turn right on the village Grammos but continues straight ahead and seven kilometers farther, turns le at an intersection where a well mantained road starts (4 km long), which leads to the NRP. The visitor can return from the NRP following the road that leads to “Kotyli”, this route is shorter but it includes 8-9 kilometers on dirt road. This route offers the opportunity to visit the impressive landscape that the cliffs "Haros" compose.
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Screenshot of a 4x4 route (Nestorio Pe o - Myrhoblitis - Pe ofyto - Xrysi – Eptahori)
Route by car: Pe o - Myrhoblitis - Pe ofyto Following the above route, visitors can continue driving on an ashpalt road to the village Pe ofyto. The route and the villages are very beautiful.
4x4 Routes by car: There are several very interesting routes, such as: • Nestorio - Glykoneri - Pefko - Lianotopi - Vertenik - Grammos. Return: Grammos - Lianotopi - Trilofos Monopylo - Giannochori - Livadotopi - Nestorio. This route is approximately 82 Km, requires a 4x4 vehicle and lasts from 2-3 hours depending on weather conditions. • Nestorio - Kotyli - Haros - National Reconciliation Park - Myrhoblitis - Arrenes - Aetomilitsa. Return: Arrenes - Sgouros - Lianotopi – Ikonisma Panagias (Icon of Virgin Mary) - Pefko - Nestorio. This route is approximately 115 Km, requires a 4x4 vehicle and lasts from 4-5 hours depending on weather conditions. • Nestorio - Pefko - Myrhoblitis - Pefkofyto - Chrysi - Eptahori - Zouzouli. Return Zouzouli - Eptahori - Kypseli - Kotyli - Nestorio. This route is about 135 Km requires 4X4 car (half of the route is on asphalt road) and lasts from 4-5 hours depending on weather conditions.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES IN NATURE
The international trail E6 crosses the mountain of Grammos and it is a perfect tail for hiking through dense forests and along the banks of rivers. In the area there is a whole network of trails, among them several stoned paths that connect the settlements. The trails are marked and help visitors to explore the area.
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Alpinism during the event “WALKING”
On the mountains of Grammos and Voio most forest roads are ideal for mountain biking. In Nestorio and the wider area, many interesting activities are offered such as ra ing and canoeing in the river Aliakmonas.
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Sports activity during the event “WALKING”
A canoeing team in the river Aliakmonas
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Culture
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The stone bridge of “Zouzouli”
Myths and Traditions
Historical Monuments
According to a myth, Nestor, the son of Agamemnon, founded Nestorio, while his brother Orestes, founded the Argos Orestikon, a bit further.
The “Kastro”, (Castle) of Nestorio is located at an altitude of about 1000 meters. In ancient times its role was extremely important as protecting the surrounding area from the various attacks.
Also, according to an old tradition Alexander the Great went in Nestorio, still a teenager, when his father Philip II sent him in the area to be trained in the art of the war in the rough hillsides of Grammos.
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The stone bridge of “Old Kotyli” Stone bridges, are found in various villages such as: • The stone bridge in “Eptahori”, built in 1900, located in the village. • The stone bridge in “Kousoumbli”, built in the late 16th century located in the “Zouzouliotiko” river. • The stone bridge in “Zouzouli”, built in 1880 and located just outside the village “Zouzouli”. • The stone bridge in “Old Kotili”, built in the 19th century. Some of these (such as the two bridges of “Old Zouzouli”) were characterized as works of art and historical monuments, because they present the evolution of the local folk architecture and of the bridge construction, in an area where West Macedonia meets Epirus.
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Panoramic view of the old watermill in Nestorio
The Watermill in Nestorio. Visitors should see the unique old watermill of the 19th century. It is a mill with two millstones and with watermills, which has been restored to its original form. The National Reconciliation Park (NRP) of Grammos operates under the authority of the Parliament Foundation for Parliamentarism and Democracy, an organization which undertakes numerous training and educational activities. The operation of the NRP began in early July of 2012.
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It was created with the aim to contribute to a culture of cooperation and of peaceful coexistence among young people around the world. It is located at an altitude of 1450 meters, in a wooded alpine landscape. The National Reconciliation Park additionally to its contribution to the understanding of the historical past of the area, it also contributes to the informing and the training of visitors about the natural environment and the species of the rich flora and fauna of the mountain of Grammos.
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Panoramic view of the facilities of the National Reconciliation Park
At the NRP, there is a photographic exhibition of historical content "Grammos: Routes in History", where the major historical events that marked the Greek history of the 20th century are presented in detail. Such historical events are the Macedonian Struggle, the Balkan Wars, the First & the Second World War and also the Italian-German Occupation. In the exhibition, special emphasis is given on the causes and the final outcome of the civil war. Furthermore, visitors can tour around the exhibition “Grammos: Routes in Nature”, where they can admire images of some of the most distinctive and beautiful landscapes of this mountainous area as well as photographs of flower species, butterflies, birds and animals that live there.
There are also especially designed rooms where documentary films about the history and the natural environment of the area are shown. In addition to the two exhibitions, the NRP includes a library with about 1200 books, which focus mainly on the contemporary history and the natural environment. There are also computers that allow web browsing. In the conference hall, with a capacity of 100 people, events by universities, associations or other operators can be hosted. In NRP operates a restaurant-café and a guest house with 12 rooms, the management of which has been taken over by the Women’s Association of Nestorio called “Flavors of Grammos”. Finally, it is possible to visit the NRP every day. However, from Monday to Friday it would be better to precede a phone call in order to confirm that the restaurant and the guest house are open.
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Religious Monuments
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In Nestorio there are two remarkable religious monuments, the church of “Pammegisti Taxiarches” - a basilica church built in 1858, with a magnificent wood carved iconostasis – and the church of “Koimisi tis Theotokou” (Assumption) – the oldest church of the village which has a polygonal stone belfry, old icons and many religious books of the 18th and 19th century (built in 1816). In Aghia Anna (St. Anna), in a distance of 7 kilometers from Nestorio, there is the “Monastery of Taxiarches” (Tsouka), which has taken its
Panoramic view of the Monastery of Taxiarches (Tsouka)
name from the homonymous abandoned village that is located a little northern. It is a historical Monastery dating around the 13th century. Additionally, it has a special historical value because it is a unique monument of post-Byzantine architecture (stone carving). The “Monastery of Taxiarches” (Tsouka) was declared, in 1961, by the Ministry of Culture as a listed monument. It is built on a huge rock, over a tributary of Aliakmonas, at a point where a beautiful waterfall is formed.
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The chapel of Aghios Nikolaos (Petritis) (St. Nicholas), in Ptelea
In Ptelea, the church of “Aghios Dimitrios” (St. Demetrius) was declared as a listed monument by the Ministry of Culture. The church is a basilica, decorated with frescoes, which are pieces of art dating in the 19th century. In the same area, the church of “Aghios Nikolaos (Petritis)” (St. Nicholas) was also declared as a historical listed monument. This is a rare architectural Byzantine church that founded in 1417. In the area of Linotopi, (close to the village Grammos) there is the “Monastery of Aghios Zacharias”, an impressive monument which is built in the forest. It was declared as a historical listed monument by the Ministry of Culture. It is a monument of the Ottoman period with frescoes of the 17th century, which had been painted by local painters.
In Slimnitsa, the abandoned “Monastery of Aghios Georgios” (St. George) (a historical listed monument), the church of “Aghios Christoforos” (St. Christopher), as well as the church of “Koimisi tis Theotokou” (Assumption), (1743) in the upper part of the village, and the church of “Aghios Athanasios” (1874) in the lower part of the settlement, are preserved. In Pe o there is the “Monastery of Zoodohos Pigi” (the Life Giving Spring), in a majestic landscape. In Giannochori, the church of “Koimisi tis Theotokou” (Assumption) is the only one with a double Gynaeceum in the Balkans and it is distinguished of its elaborate wood carved iconostasis.
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The Monastery of Aghios Zacharias in the area of Linotopi, near Grammos
The church of Aghios Athanasios, in Trilofos
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The church of Pammegistoi Taxiarches in Nestorio
In Giannohori, the church of Koimisi tis Theotokou (Assumption)
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TRADITIONAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS Many events are organized in the villages of the Municipality of Nestorio, celebrations, cultural events and themed events. The most popular event organized in the area is the “River Party�. At Nestorio, the day of the celebration of the Holy Spirit, there are great feasts with music and dancing at the beautiful chapel of the Holy Trinity at the Castle. Another feast takes place on the 15th of August every year at the Church of the Assumption in Lower Nestorio. Another reason for visiting Nestorio might be the traditional carnival of Nestorio, held every year on January 1st and 2nd. At Kotyli every summer on July 20, a celebration takes place at the church of “Profitis Ilias� (Prophet Elias), which is organized by the local Association of people of Kotyli. At Ptelea, on 20th May each year cultural events are organized by the Association of “Saint Nicholaos�, on the celebration of “Aghios Nikolaos (Petritis)� (St Nicholas). At Kranochori, Christmas Eve is celebrated with the lighting of the "boubouna" (fire shaped like a pyramid) and the offering of local dishes (“tsigarides�) and plenty of local wine. Also on July 1st, a folk festival is organized in honor of the patrons of the village (“Aghioi Anargyroi�). At Pe o and Kypseli on July 26, is celebrated the patron of the two villages, who is “Aghia Paraskevi�. Many cultural events are organized in the area by local cultural organizations.
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At Giannochori, Monopylo, Livadotopi and Slimnitsa, a big celebration takes place in midAugust. These villages of the mountain Grammos are uninhabited during the winter, but in the summer they become crowded as people originating from the area come to spend their summer there. Events of “The Friends of the Forests�. The municipality of Nestorio every year (a”er the summer of 2007 when a part of the mountain Grammos had been burned) organizes two -day events in order to raise public awareness on nature protection and fire prevention. Meetings of “The Fans of the Mushrooms�. It is organized by the Association of the Fans of the mushrooms of Western Macedonia. It is a nationwide meeting but usually transnational as well (as it was last year), which last year attracted more than fi”y friends of mushrooms not only from Greece but also from southern Italy, including the President of fans of the truffle of Salento, the President of the club of friends of mushrooms from Lecce and many famous Italian Chefs. The Nestorio Reunion. It is a global meeting of the people who originate from Nestorio. It was organized for the first time in 2005 in Nestorio, from 10-15 of August. Managers of the reunion were the Association of the people of Cleveland originating from Nestorio, the Association of the people of Toronto originating from Nestorio, the Association of the people of Melbourne originating from Nestorio, the Association of the people of Thessaloniki originating from Nestorio and finally the municipality of Nestorio.
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Spectacular picture of fireworks at the opening ceremony of the “River Party”.
In August 2010 the same meeting was repeated. The purpose of the Reunion is to gather all the local people who live around the world, older and younger generations in their homeplace, to renew relationships, to give the chance to young people to meet the place where their parents grew up and finally to inform every attendant about the progress and the development of the village of Nestorio. The meetings include various events such as dinners, tours, theatrical performances and participation in various religious and cultural events. The “River Party” is a big festival next to the Aliakmonas river, being today a well known special event. The idea started several years ago, about in early of August of 1978, when a group of friends mainly children of immigrants who came home for vacation - decided to set up their own party on the banks of Aliakmonas. The idea proved to be excellent and the party continued in the next years with guitars and tons of fun.
The first “organized” concert took place in 1985, by the band called “Tripes”. Since then the “River Party”, is organized every year on the first weekend of August. It is one of the most important cultural events of the country. The area of the “River Party” is a magnificent location. Both famous and upcoming artists participate in the festival with pop, rock and folk music. At the same time sport activities are such as tours in Grammos, hiking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming in the crystal clear waters of the river, orientation games, archery, shooting, hillside parachute, trampoline games and also theatrical performances for children, photographic exhibitions, book and folklore exhibitions. Today, the “River Party” is organized by the Municipal Office of Tourism, Culture, Social Development and Social Welfare of Nestorio.
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Traditional Villages
The settlements and the villages of the area are mountainous, some of them are located on hills and mountains covered with beautiful vegetation and others are located on alpine landscapes. Most of them are built by local cra smen and are characterized by their stone wall houses. Some of them are vivid with small cafes and some uninhabited.
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Panoramic view of Nestorio, from the road that goes to the village of Kotyli
Nestorio: It is the capital of the Nestorio Municipality, the largest village in the area and the main spot for excursion across the mountain of Grammos. It is built at an altitude of 950m and composed of two neighborhoods - the Upper and the Lower Nestorio – both built on a slope. Nowadays these neighborhoods have been almost merged in one. On the outskirts of Nestorio the river Aliakmonas is flowing and on its east side the “Kastro” (Castle) is standing. Before the war, Nestorio was a commercial center and it was also famous for its stone cra smen. Today, there are many taverns, cafes and guesthouses in the village. The visitor should wander around its narrow streets.
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Panoramic view of the village Pe o
Pe o: It is built at an altitude of 1.000 m., at the location ‘Prioni’, on the banks of a tributary of the river Aliakmonas. It is a traditional village with beautiful stone houses with roofs made of slate. Monopylo: It is a village that was inhabited before the civil war. Recently, new small houses have been constructed in this area. Livadotopi: It is located in a beautiful site. During the last years, new houses were also built in this area.
Giannakohori: At the end of the last century it was the largest and the richest of the villages of Grammos. Its population was approximately 1600 residents. It is said that many silversmiths lived and worked there. It was abandoned during the civil war. However, some old residents are returning to the village again and build small houses. Aghia Anna: It is a small village built on a hill. Here is the old Monastery of Tsouka.
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Panoramic view of the village Kotyli
Kypseli: The village lies in a beech forest, at an altitude of 1,000 m. It is one of the most beautiful villages of Grammos, inhabited only during the summer when the traditional cafĂŠ is open (using the old school of the village). Pe ofyto: The village is built at an altitude of 1.000 m. In 60s, its residents abandoned it due to a land concession to the area of Maniaki. Today most of the houses are inhabited. In the summer, visitors can find a guest house and a traditional cafĂŠ.
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Grammos: It is the settlement of Grammochoria that is located at the highest altitude (1.380m.). In the late of the 18th century, 2.500 residents lived there, but in 1940 it was abandoned. Since then it has not permanent residents. In the summer, only farmers stay in the village because there is located the largest alpine pasture in Greece.
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Panoramic view of the village Kypseli
Dipotamia: It is the central village of the municipality of Akrites. The villagers are mostly farmers and breeders. A visitor will find traditional cafes in this village. From Dipotamia starts the northern access to Grammos. Eptahori: It is the center of the community of Arrenes. The village was formed by the merge of other smaller and earlier settlements. It is located at an altitude of 900 m., and is crossed by the river Sarantaporo. The stone bridge and the watermill of Gkioulekas are the most famous sights in this area.
Zouzouli: This is the most remote village in the area. In 1963 six hundred residents lived there, but because of the landslides, in 1965, the residents moved to the area of Maniaki. The village now is inhabited only during the summer months. The old school has been renovated and became a guesthouse.
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Panoramic view of the village Dipotamia
Chionato: It is a small settlement. People are involved in agriculture and in livestock farming. Chrysi: It is built on a hillside at the edge of Grammos, at an altitude of 1.040 m. The village is very vivid with traditional coffee shops and carpet cra s. It is used by the climbers as a base before and a er their excursions to Grammos.
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Chrysi: It is built on a hillside at the edge of Grammos, at an altitude of 1.040 m. The village is very vivid with traditional coffee shops and carpet cra s. It is used by the climbers as a base before and a er their excursions to Grammos.
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Panoramic view of the village Eptahori
Moreover, there are many uninhabited but very picturesque villages in the municipality of Nestorio. Although most of the houses have been damaged by the time, the stonework in their construction is impressive. Some churches and monasteries with remarkable architecture are preserved in a better condition. Visitors should go to the abandoned village of Palia (Old) Kotyli, where an old bridge and many old the stone houses are found.
This old village is located in the shadow of the impressive "Haros (Death) of Kotyli� close to the National Reconciliation Park.
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Panoramic view of the village Pe ofyto
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LOCAL CUISINE – RESTAURANTS & TAVERNS Local Cuisine There are many excellent local products in Nestorio, such as: beans, lentils, peas, mushrooms (from the surrounding mountains) and cheese like the delicious “badgos” (a typical cheese of Western Macedonia. It is a traditional brine cheese, semihard or hard, from sheep's or goat’s milk, or from a mixture of the above, partially skimmed). There are also products like “trachanas” (a kind of pasta), “chilopites” (a kind of noodles), local meat and of course the local drink “tsipouro”.
The taverns and the coffee houses in the area serve dishes based on local recipes such as: “fasoulotavas” (beans with tomato sauce, cooked in the oven), peas in tomato sauce with fresh onions, mushrooms stuffed or cooked in wine, fried “badgos”, local feta, radishes from the mountain, traditional pies, “sarmades” (stuffed leaves of cabbage) with sauerkraut, rabbit, cock with noodles in red sauce. The traditional “souvlaki”, burgers, sausages, “pantsetes” and the steaks are served usually grilled and are very tasty. Some restaurants serve also wild boar and goat stew, cooked in the pot. All these dishes are accompanied by the local drink “tsipouro” or wine.
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RESTAURANTS & TAVERNS Restaurants - Taverns
Telephone Number
Village
“Alexandros”
2467031114 2467031534
Nestorio Nestorio
2467031485 2467031077 2467031020 6972070948 2467062108
Nestorio Nestorio Nestorio Nestorio Pe o
2467086440
Κypseli
2467086418
Kotyli
6944108833
Chionato
2467084165
Eptahori
2467084043
Eptahori
2467091285
Dipotamia
6976473392
Dipotamia
6984768553
Dipotamia
6974711799
Komninades
“A os Grammos” “Rahati” “River party” “Tou Vlahou to Konaki” “To Kerasma” “Greboras” “Paradosiako Kafeneio (traditional café) – Kypseli” “Paradosiako Kafeneio (traditional café) –Tzavelas” “Paradosiako Kafeneio (traditional café) – Chionato” Paradosiako Kafeneio (traditional café) – Pano Mahalas” Paradosiako Kafeneio (traditional café) – Rema” Paradosiako Kafeneio (traditional café) of Dipotamia” “Paradosiako Kafeneio – Ouzo Bar” “Paradosiako Kafeneio (traditional café) To Steki tis Pareas
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ACCOMMODATION SERVICES – HOTELS & GUEST HOUSES Hotels in Nestorio
Website
Telephone Number
AFKOS GRAMMOS HOTEL
www.a osgrammoshotel.gr
2467031534
“SIRIOS”
www.oreston.gr
2467031650
“ALEXANDROS”
www.hostel-slexandros.gr
2467031114
“ANASTASIA”
www.xenonas-anastasia.gr
2467031102
“ACHILLIO”
www.kastorianet.gr/achilion
2467031120
“VATTYNA” MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF NESTORIO “TO SPITI TOU GAKOU” (THE HOUSE OF GAKOS)
www.vatina.gr www.tospititougakou.gr
2467031118 2467352300 2467031401
info@hotel1450.com
2467082400
info@idomeneus.gr
2467087501
Guesthouses in Nestorio
Guesthouses in other villages HOTEL 1450M KOTYLI
Guesthouse – Refuge IDOMENEFS EPTACHORI MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF GLYKONERI
2467352300
MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF GIANNOCHORI MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF MONOPYLO
2467352300 2467352300
“TESSERIS EPOHES” (FOUR SEASONS) PEFKO GUESTHOUSE OF PTELEA MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF LIVADOTOPI
2467031650 2467352300 2467352300
GUESTHOUSE OF KOTYLI MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF CHIONATO
2467352300 2467352300
MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF TRILOFOS MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF KALI VRYSI MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF PEFKOFYTO
2467352300 2467352300 2467352300
MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF GRAMMOS
2467352300
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GENERAL INFORMATION – USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Access From northern Greece the easiest access is by road. The directions are simple and it is mainly following Egnatia Odos (E90). Specifically, a er leaving the junction of Siatista (junction 9A of the vertical axis to Kastoria), then follow the highway to Kastoria and exit at the junction of Kastoria - west (2nd exit to Kastoria) then right a er reaching the Provincial Road Kastoria – Nestorio, turn le (direction to Nestorio) and follow the road for 20 km. From the south and the central part of Greece you either have to follow PATHE (Patras Athens – Thessaloniki - Evzoni) Highway (E95) to the junction of Klidi and then follow as above Egnatia Odos (E90), or you can take the road that goes from Lamia, Karditsa, Trikala, Kalambaka, Grevena and from there merge into Egnatia Odos towards Kozani. When you arrive again at the junction 9A of the vertical axis to Kastoria, follow the same route as above.
From Epirus you take the National Highway Kozani – Ioannina, a er Konitsa and before Eptahori at the Bridge of Sarantaporo you turn le towards Nestorio through Kotyli, from that point it is a distance of 32 Km. If you do not want to travel by car you have the following options: KTEL bus: Both from Athens and Thessaloniki, there are daily itineraries to Kastoria. Nestorio is connected daily, by KTEL buses, with the city of Kastoria, the distance is 25 km. Kastoria is also connected to Athens by plane. From Korca, the access is very easy. From Krystallopigi you take the national road - EO2 - Krystallopigi - Florina, you turn right on the road Kastoria - Prespa (there are signs to Kastoria, Kozani, Greece), you take the exit Kastoria - west (2nd exit to Kastoria) and immediately a er reaching the Provincial Road Kastoria – Nestorio you turn le towards Nestorio, which is 20 km from there.
INFO CENTERS Information Center of Grammos: In Nestorio, there is the Information Center of Grammos, which aims to support and promote alternative tourism in the area.
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The center provides to the visitors information about the history, the settlements, the fauna, the flora, forests, protected species, etc of the area. It also provides: the use of digital technology, expositions, brochures, reliefs and tour guides.
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INFORMATION Responsible: Municipality of Nestoriο Tel.: 2467031204, 24673523
TOURIST AGENCIES Kalapoutis Tours Responsible: Kalapoutis Christos, tel.: 2467026855, fax: 2467026845, mobile: 6945791788
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Municipality of Nestorio
2467352300 / http://www.nestorio.gr/
Community Rural Clinic of Nestorio
2467031216
Fire Department of Nestorio
2467031199, 2467031135
Police Station of Nestorio
2467031205, 2467031218
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Department of Border Guard
2467031059, 2467031061
Post Office of Nestorio
2467031213
Information Center of Grammos
2467352300
Municipal Library
2467352300
Municipal Enterprise for Tourism and Culture, Social Development and Welfare of Nestorio
2467352300
Citizen Service Center of Nestorio
2467352319, (fax) 2467031242
High School in Nestorio Λύκειο Νεστορίου
2467031214
Gymnasium in Nestorio Γυµνάσιο Νεστορίου
2467031071
Tax Office of Nestorio
2467031538
Citizen Service Center of Dipotamia
2467351714-715
Local Community of Dipotamia
2467351700
Citizen Service Center of Eptahori
2467084029, Fax: 2467084774
Park National Reconciliation
24670 21853, 24670 62136 http://grammos-pes.gr/
Buses (KTEL) of Kastoria
2467083633, 2467083455
Kastoria Airport "Aristotle"
2467021700
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ASSOCIATIONS Women Cooperative of Nestorio "Tastes of Grammos"
24670 21853
Athletic Association of Nestorio
2467351700
Cultural Association of Nestorio
2467352300
Association of Women of Nestorio
2467352300
Women Cooperative of Dipotamia “Tastes of Akrites”
6973220442
Folklore Association of Dipotamia
2467351700
Cultural Association of Dipotamia
2467351700
Cultural Association of Eptahori
2467352300
Cultural Association of Kypseli
2467352300
Folklore Association of Chrysi
2467084246
Cultural Association of Chrysi
2467084246
Folklore Association of Kotyli
2467352300
Cultural Association of Chionato
2467351700
Athletic Association of Chionato
2467351700
Cultural Association of Komninades
2467351700
Association of Women of Grammos
2467352300
Cultural Association of Mesovrahos
2467351700
Cultural Association of Trilofos
2467352300
Cultural Association of Monopilo
2467352300
Cultural Association of Livadotopi
2467352300
Cultural Association of Gianochori
2467352300
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BASHKIA KORÇË Guida e përbashkët e rajoneve Nestorio - Korçë
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Karakteristikat ë Qytetit Pozita gjeografikë
Rrethi i Korçës shtrihet në pjesën Juglindore të Shqipërisë, në Krahinën Malorë Qëndrore. Përfshin tre qytete: Korça, qëndër e rrethit, Bilishti e Maliqi dhe 27 komuna. Qyteti i Korçës është një nga qytetet kryesorë të Shqipërisë. Shtrihet në pjesën Juglindorë te vendit, në rrëzë të malit të Moravës, në lartësinë 869 metra mbi nivelin e detit. Relievi është kryesisht malor e kodrinor. Lartësia mesatare është 1145 metra. Korça, si rajon, është e rrethuar nga një numër i konsideruëshëm kodrash e malesh, në lindje qyteti kufizohet më malin e Moravës dhe në perëndim më zonën e Gorës, Voskopojës dheVithkuqit, të cilat janë zonat me malore.
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Në jug ndodhet Mali i Qarrit dhe në pjesën veriore është Mali i Thatë. Zona e ulët përfshin fushen e Korçës, një nder më të medhate e Shqipërisë dhe fusha e Dëvollit të Sipërm. Zona e Korçës është e pasur me burime nënujore, lumenj, ku më i rëndësishmi është lumi i Devollit me degën Dunavec dhe Osumi i sipërm. Në këtë zonë gjenden burime t ë tre lumenjve të Shqipërisë (Devoll, Shkumbin dhe Osum). Liqenet janë Prespa e Madhe dhe Prespa e Vogël. Korça kufizohet në veri me qytetin e Pogradecit i cili ndodhet 41 kilometra, në jug më qytetin e Ersekës, 45 kilometra, në lindje më Bilishtin, 27 kilometra, dhe në perëndim me Skraparin. Qyteti i Korçës ndodhet 181 kilometra larg kryeqytetit të vendit, Tiranës.
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Klima e zonës Korça karakterizohet nga një klimë pjesërisht mesdhetarë malore dhe pjesërisht kontinentale, me dimër të ohtë dhe verë të nxehtë e të thatë. Temperatura mesatare vjetore arrin deri në 10.6ºC. Muaji më i ohtë është janari dhe muaji më i nxehtë është gushti. Muaji më i lagësht është nëntori me reshje shiu mesatarisht 104 milimetra ndërsa sasia mesatare vjetore e reshjeve arrin në 720 milimetra. Karakterizohet nga disa erëra lokale si Voskopojarja, erë jug-përendimore, Morava, Devollka etj. Në stinën e dimrit përgatituni te visheni trashë pasi dimri në Korçë është i ohtë me erë dhe me rreshje bore që e bën qytetin ideal për sporte dimërore. Ndërsa në verë vishuni hollë pasi vera është e ngrohtë dhe e thatë.
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Pamjë Natyrorë
Burimë Natyrorë Korça është ë pasur më burimë natyrorë. Nga pasuritë minerale që gjenden në këtë zonë përmendim: qymyrguri, bakri, hekur-nikeli, asbesti, rëra kuarcorë, talku. Tokat bujqësore janë kryesisht të kafenjta malore dhe livadhorë të kafenjta. Bimët e arave zenë një vend të konsiderueshëm në sipërfaqet e punueshme, pemëtaria dhe vreshtat gjithashtu. Kulturat kryesorë janë patatet, panxharsheqeri, duhani, fasulet, bimët foragjere, pemët. Kullotat zenë 11 përqind të sipërfaqes së rrethit. Korça është e pasur më burime ujore ku përmendim liqenet e Prespës (të pasura me peshq), lumenjtë Devolli i sipërm me degën Dunavec dhe Osumi i sipërm si dhe ujëmbajtësi i Gjançit.
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Liqenet e Prespës zenë një sipërfaqe prej 49.5 kilometra katrorë (në territorin shqiptar). Ato kanë prejardhje tektonikë, karstike. Thellësia e tyreë arrin në 54 metra ndërsa temperaturat në verë deri në 24 gradë celcius dhe në dimër nga 0 – 4 gradë celcius.
Parku Kombëtar i Prëspës Parku ndodhet 45 kilometra në vërilindje të Korçës dhe zë një sipërfaqë prej 27.750 hektarë duke përfshire male, pyje, kullota dhe sipërfaqe ujore. Flora dhe fauna e parkut janë unike, ku rriten 56 lloje bimësh. Pelikani kaçurrel (Pëlicanus Crispus), i cili rritet vetëm në këtë zonë dhe në Karavasta është një nga speciet e rralla. Këtu rriten 8 llojë peshqish dhe bimë endemike.
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Brigjet e liqeneve janë pjesërisht shkëmborë të lartë dhe të ulët me plazhë ranorë. Në liqenet e Prespes gjenden peshqit si krapi, ngjala, cironka etj. Ujërat e Liqenit të Prespës së Madhe janë të shumta dhe të tejdukshmë. Në pjesën shqiptare të liqenit ndodhet ishulli i gjarpërinjëve “Maligradi”, një vend piktoresk ku gjenden rrënojat e një bazilike të vjetër të shekullit të XIV. Kjo bazilikë është e ngritur brenda një guve shkëmbore ku gjenden piktura murale bizantine. Fauna është e pasur dhe përfshin zogj të rrallë si Pelikani Kaçurrel.
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Monumente Natyrore
Ishulli i Maligradit Gjendët në Liqënin ë Prëspës së Madhë, 900 metra mbi nivelin e detit. Ndërtohet nga shkëmbinj gëlqerorë dhe përbën një mbetje të fundosjes së madhe të grabenit të Prespës. Në bregun e tij përendimor ndodhet shpella e kishës, e cila për formen e veçantë dhe të çuditshme, u quajt vend i shenjtë. Aty është ndërtuar një kishë e vjetër e shekullit XIV. Ishulli ka gjatësi rreth 800 metra e gjërësi 200 metra dhe rrethohet nga shpatë shumë të pjerrët, me përjashtim të pjesës përendimorë të tij. Në këtë ishull ka bimësi natyrore barishtore dhe shumë pak shkurre, shpella e zgavra karstike. Prej kohësh banorët e Prespës shkojnë aty me varka për të kryer shërbesat fetarë.
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Ishulli ka vlera shkencore, kulturore fetarë dhe turistike me rëndësi lokale. Për të shkuar deri tek ishulli i Maligradit ia vlen që të paguash një varkë nga Liqenasi, e cila kushton 2 mijë lekë.
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It offers scientific (geologic, geo-morphologic, biologic), and tourist values. You may reach Tren Cave if you keep driving on the Korça road, or the Bilisht-Tren-Lake Prespa e Vogël road.
Zaver Cave at Prespa
It is located on the western shores of Lake Prespa e Madhe, near the village of Gorica e Vogël. It is a big carstic cave containing one of the numerous underground waterways from Lake Prespa e Madhe to Lake Ohrid. It is the product of the carstic process at the junction of two tectonic fissures. It offers scientific, and particularly, geologic and geo-morphologic, didactic and tourist values. You can reach the Zaver Cave on the road from Korça to Gorica.
Lenie Lakes
They are situated in the Lenie Mountain, 2000 metres above sea-level, close to the village of Lenie (Shën e Premte). Several originally glacial lakes form a large complex. The lakes are primarily fed by snow melted water. The lake surface freezes during winter. In addition to its unique beauty, they offer scientific, ecological, aesthetic and tourist values.
Tren Cave
It is situated at the south-eastern extreme of Lake Prespa e Vogël, only a few metres from the shoreline. It represents a carstic cave. A two-storey structure, it is tens of metres long. It used to be a pre-historic settlement of ancient human population (from early Neolithic Age to Iron Age). The place is home to a huge colony of night bats.
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Parku Kombëtar i Drenovës Parku shtrihet në vargmalin e Malevë të Moravës. Pylli i Parkut Kombëtar të Drenovës është i njohur si “Bredhi i Drenovës” i pasur më drurë bredhi, ahu dhe pishe të zezë. Pjesa e poshtme e parkut është eë pasur me drurë lajthie. Edhe fauna është e pasur ku veçojmë të famshmin “Ariu i Bozdovecit” i cili është deklaruar monument natyr. Pylli është i pasur me derra të egër dhe fazanë. Pika të tjera tërheqëse të parkut janë Bozdoveci, Guri i Capit, apo Çardaku.
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Kodrat e Qytetit Rrëzë malevë të Moravës shtrihen kodrat e qytetit që përbëjnë kurorën e tij. Afërsia që kanë me qytetin u jep atyre pamjen e një ballkoni më pika mja tërheqësë. Gjatë periudhës së dimrit keto kodra mbulohen nga bora dhe përbëjnë një avantazh për zhvillimin e turizmit alpin dhe gjatë verëspër zhvillimin e turizmit malor dhe atij të ekskursioneve.
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Monopate–Rruge në Natyrë
Dardha, Monopat më Bukuri Natyrorë Dardha është një komunitët në komunën e Drenovës në rajonin e Korcës, Shqipëri dhe njihet si një zonë shumë e mirë për ski që prej vitit 1920. Në vitin 2012 u hap për herë të parë teleferiku i skive (amator) tek Resorti Bigëll afër Dardhës. Në vitin 1810 një shkollë greke u hap në këtë fshat, ndërsa në fillimet e shekullit të 20 filloi të lulëzonte edukimi grek me hapjen e shkollave të tjera: shkolla e vashave (1901-1902) dhe një shkollë e mesme. Rreth 150 nxënës ndiqnin shkollën greke në vitet 1901-1902. Kjo shkollë sponsorizohej me fondet e komunitetit si dhe nga Kishës Orthodokse. Shkolla e parë Shqiptare u hap në vitin 1917, e cila kishte fillimisht 20 nxënës, me financim nga fondacioni Vatra,
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e cila do të sponsorizonte edhe shkollën e re që u hap në vitin 1924, në vendin ku aktualisht ndodhet dhe sot. Historikisht ky fshat ka vuajtur nga pasojat e emigrimit. Shumë familje të zonës do të bëheshin komuniteti i parë shqiptaro-amerikan. Një gjë e tillë ka ndodhur jo vetëm në Amerikë por edhe në Rumani. Njërëzit nga Dardha kanë dhënë një kontribut shumë të madh në organizatën Shqiptaro-Amerikane. Shoqëria “Besa-Besë”,gazeta “Kombi”, unifikimi i shoqërive Shqiptaro-amerikanë në një federate të vetme “Vatra” si dhe përpjekjet e vazhdueshmë për cështjen shqiptare janë rezultat i angazhimit të patriotëve të Dardhës.
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Informacion interesant për fshatin e Dardhës - Fshati i parë turistik në Shqipëri - Emri "Dardhë" vjën nga një legjendë që thotë së kryengritësit që themeluan Dardhën, gjetën strehim në një delë. Kur ata u pyetën "ku ishit", përgjigjja ishte "tek Stani nën dardhë". Kjo ishtë një dardhë e egër që u gjët aty, dhe dëshmitë e para historikë u gjetën në enciklopedinë grekë të Pirsos-it, ku thuhet: "Në Dardhë, fshat shqiptar, u hap në vitin 1768 shkolla greke e rinovuar”. - Guida Turistikë e parë e Dardhës u publikua nga intelektualë dardharë korcarë në vitin 1938, nën kujdesin e Mitrush Kultelit dhe drejtoreshës së turizmit Princeshës Maxhide Zogu. - Në fillimet e shekullit të XX fshati I Dardhës numuronte rreth 400 shtëpi. - Studimi i arkitekturës së fshatit dëshmon për një model të vëçantë të stilit evropian - Të gjitha hotelet e banorëvë të Dardhës janë të përshtatshmë për strehim të rehatshëm. Aty mund të gjeni edhe strehim luksoz me sauna dhe palestër -Aty ndodhet ende ish-«shtëpia e pushimeve», e cila ka funksionuar nën diktaturë si kamp popullor. Sot ajo është kthyer në restorantin e hotelit. - Vendlindja e lakrorit me dy petë (Lakrori në saç)e rakisë së kumbullës se egër - I vetmi vend që ofron teleferik -ski në Rajonin e Korçës - Kostumi tradicional i Dardhës është një nga kostumet më të famshme -Intektualë të shquar dhe njerëz të kulturuar (www.visit-korca.com)
Shtegu Panoramik i Dardhës Përshkrimi i shtegut (Ngjitja rrethorë): Qëndra Dardhë – Uji i qëlbur – Kisha e Shën Pjetrit – Antena – Guri i Rahut – Qendra Dardhë Distanca: 5 km Shënjëzimi: I bardhë/I kuq /I bardhë Vështirësia: Mesatare Variacioni i lartësisë 188m/ Min. 1300m/Max. Lartësia 1488m Koha e ngjitjes: 2-3 orë Kjo ngjitje kombinon disa atraksionë natyrore dhe kulturore përreth fshatit. Përfshin: Uji-n e Qelbur, Zona e Batalionit, Kishën Ortodoksë të Shën Pjetrit, pamjen magjepëse të Dardhës dhe fshatrave përreth nga Antena, ngjitjen në pyll dhë Gurin e Rahut që shikon fshatin e Dardhës, duke mbuluar një gjatësi rruge prej 5 km në total me një kohë ngjitjeje prej 2-3 orësh.
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Monopat Ekologjik në qytetin e Korçës Përshkrimi i Monopatit Rruga: Korçë- Parku Rinia- Mali i Moravës - Mborje- Korçë Distanca: 8 klm. Kohëzgjatja: 4 orë Lartësia: 850m. (më e pakta) - 1.360 m. (me e larta) Vështirësia: Mesatare
Përshkrimi: Monopati fillon nga Parku Rinia, afër Universitetit dhe në Qendra Atletike e Korçës. Që atz ndjek rrugën mbrapa kafenesë afër liqenit artificial dekorativ, ngjitet në pjesën lindore nga parku, më pas ngushtohet dhe zbret. Monopati kalon nga rruga e cila bashkon qytetin e Korçës me fshatin Barç, afër kishës së Shën Ilias, - duke ndjekur në ngjitje rrugën qendrore, ekziston dhe mundësia e blerjes së një pijeje freskuese nga hoteli Kristaldhe monopati vazhdon në Varrëzat e Dëshmorëvë në pjesën Londore, drejt monumentit të Lu ës. Destinacioni, një kryq gjigand i bardhë bëhet i dukshëm, ashtu si shtrihet sipër qytetit. Monopati vazhdon afër rrugës së shtruar me pllaka.
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Arrin në kisha e vogël ( e cila ndodhet në anën e djathtë të monopatit), kthehet majtas dhe ngjitet deri sa të arrijë në hoteli. Në këtë pikë ekziston një burrim me ujë të pishëm, por mund të marrësh edhe pije freskuese nga hoteli. Në distancë të afërt, ndodhet një kryq gjigand ortodoks i cili duket edhe nga qyteti i Korçës. Pamja e Korçës dhe e zonave përreth është vërtet e bukur. Zbritja mund të bëhet edhe nga ana tjetër e malit ose pa ndjekur monopat ( me shumë peripeci) ose duke ndjekur monopatin që fillon nga hoteli. Monopati të çon te lugina, më pas vizitori mund të ndjekë rrugën prej dheri, një rrugë e mëparshme tregëtare, afër lumit duke kaluar nga rrënoje historike. Ky monopat të çon në fshatin e Mborjes, ku dyqanet ofrojnë produkte të freskëta. Rruga përfundon në kishën e vogël të Mborjes. Për tu kthyer në qendrën e qytetit të Korçës, vizitori mund të shkojë duke ecur nga rruga ose të transferohet me një autobuz të vogël.
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Aktivitete të tjera në Natyrë Një ecje e mrekullueshme që mund të shijojë vizitori, është nga qyteti i Korçës (që ndodhet në rrëzën e malit të Moravës- 800m, lartësi) deri në majën e malit të Moravës me një pamje mja të bukur të qytetit por dhe të fshatrave përreth. Gjithashtu mali Morava është ideal për fluturime të lira. Çdo verë organizohen kampionate Klubi i Aeronautikës Shqiptare. Në sezoni dimëror, zona e Korçës ofron sportin e ski-ve. Ski në Korçë konsiderohet jo vetëm sport por dhe traditë familjare .Familjarët në weekend-et e dimrit shkojnë në Dardhë dhe në Voskopojë.
Parku Rinia Në parkun Rinia vizitori do të gjejë një galeri të artit kontemporan të skulpturës në gur. Korça është qyteti i parë në Shqipëri që ka mikpritur çdo vit skluptorë nga e gjithë bota që realizojnë veprat e tyre, duke i shtuar qytetit të Korçës një vlerë të spikatur që lidhet edhe me traditën e hershme të punimit të gurit.Në këtë park mund të shijosh galerinë e hapur të sklupturave të artit modern në gur. Ja vlen dikush të vizitojë vendin e “puthjeve të para” për gjithë ata që jetojnë ose vizitojnë Korçë-n. Parku është plot gjallëri gjatë muajve të verës ku çi e ose familjarë bejnë “xhiron ” në parkun qendror të qytetit, në Parku Rinia. Konsiderohet Parku më mi mire në Korçë për sport në ajër të freskët dhe të pastër.
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Kultura
Tipi i Banesave
Mite dhe Tradita
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Zonat Gora, Opar, Devoll dhe Prespës përbëjnë pika të rëndësishme kulturore, me traditë të themeluar në përpunimin e leshit ( fanella e leshit e punuar në dorë, pallto leshi, pelerine deri te gjuri nga fanellë të trashtë të bardhë, qilima), në përpunimin e copave prej pambuku të trashë dhe përpunimin e drurit. Voskopoja ishte e njohur për prodhimin e fanellës së trashë të punuar në dorë prej leshi, e cila destinoheshe për eksport, ndërsa zona e Dardhës ishte e njohur për përpunimine drurit, Bradovica ishte e njohur për përpunimin e enëve prej Balti, Progri për ndërtime, dhe Opari për përpunimin e drurit dhe për sokaqet e shtruara me gurë.
Tradicionalisht banesa tipike e Korçës kishte ballkon të hapur me dysheme prej druri. Por, forma urbane e ndërtesave nuk ishte fenomen i rrallë në fshtrat. Kangjëllat prej hekuri dhe guri si dhe skluptura dekorative përbëjnë karakteristika tradicionale të arkitekturës të banesës në Korçë. Oborret e banesave janë zakonisht të mbushura me lule (trëndafila, tulipanë dhe jargavanë) dhe kanë (nga kohët e mëparshme ) çezma. Lagjet e vjetra të qytetit të shtruara me kalldrem janë gjithashtu karakteristikë e qytetit të Korçës.
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Veshjet popullore
Këngët (Serenatat)
Në veshjet për burra, tipi më i përhapur deri në fund të shekullit XIX ka qenë veshja me fustanellë (fustë me pala që përbën pjesë të veshjes kombëtare të zonave Tosk, për burrat), e cila më vonë u zëvendësua me poture (pantallonë e bardhe lkeshi që visheshin nga burrat e disa zonave të Tosk, me të lira në mez dhe më të ngushta në këmbe). Në veshjet për gra tipi më i përhapur ishte me këmishë të gjatë e një përparse. Karakteristike për veshjen e grave korçare janë brezat e pa at metalike me dekoracione të larmishme. Shumë të bukura dhe të rehatshme kanë qenë këpucët korçare të grave si dhe ato për burra me xhua që u përhapën jo vetëm në krahina të tjera të Shqipërisë, por edhe në vendet fqinje si Greqia.
Serenatat korçare janë këngë lirike karakteristike që këndohen të shoqëruara me kitarë. Me to Korça është bërë e famshme në të gjithë Shqipërinë. Serenatat shquhen për ëmbëlsinë e ndjenjave të holla dhe mënyrën orgjinale sesi i këndojnë dashurisë. Ato janë kënduar poshtë dritare vetë vajzave çapkëne korçare që i dëgjojnë mbrapa kurtinave. Serenatat lulëzimin e tyre e paten në vitet ’30, megjithatë ato vazhdojnë të këndohen edhe sot në çdo familje korçare apo baret dhe restorantet me muzikë live.
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Monumente Historike
Pazari – Bazaar Pazari i Korçës karakterizohet nga ndërtesa një dhe dykatëshe, nga sokaqe të ngushta dhe nga një game shumë e madhe produktesh , si djathra të freskëta, ullinj dhe produkte të tjera bujqësore, akoma dhe rroba, çorape dhe sende kuzhine. Pazari është objekt me vlera të hershme historike, kulturore e artistike, dhe atmosfera tërheq shumë vizitorë. Në shekujt e kaluar pazari ka qenë vendi i shkëmbimeve të tregtarëve që vinin jo vetëm nga Shqipëria, por edhe nga Turqia, Greqia, Trieste dhe Venecia.
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Ai ka qenë i shquar për hanet e vendosur njëri pas tjetrit ku ia vlen të veçohet Hani i Elbasanit dhe Hani i Manastirit, të cilët shërbenin si etore për njerëzit që vinin nga jashtë qytetit . Tregu me rreth 1.000 dyqane arriti kulmin e tij gjatë fundit të shekullit të XIX dhe fillimit të shekullit të XX. Në strukturën urbanistike të qytetit, pazari krijonte një ansambël më vete. Të dy pjesët e pazarit që ndaheshin mga lumi lidheshin me ura të drunjta, ndërsa rruga kryesore që vinte nga qyteti e kalonte lumen mbi në urë të gurtë me qemerë, sipër së cilës ngriheshin dyqane. Pazari është djegur 3 herë, por është ndërtuar sërish. Tani pazari vazhdon të funksionojë njëlloj si më pare dhe mbart vlera historike dhe monumentale.
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Lagjet e vjetra të Korçës Lagjet e vjetra të Korçës gjenden në lindje të qytetit, mbrapa kishës “Ringjallja e Krishtit”, në hyrje të bulevardit “Republika” dhe atij “Shën Gjergji”. Në përgjithësi shtëpitë e vjetra janë të mirëmbajtura dhe e meritojnë të vizitohen. Në dhjetëvjeçarët e parë të shekullit të XX me pasurimin e borgjezisë, kontrasti në mes të zonës së vjetër të qytetit, që shtrihej në lagjet Penço e Manço (zonat mbi monumentin e Lu ëtarit Kombëtar) u bë mja i dukshëm. Ndërsa, në anën e vjetër të qytetit binte në sy urbanistika tipike e qendrave mesjetare ballkanike me rrugica të ngushta me dredha dhe me banesa të ulëta, të pasistemuara, në lagjet e pjesës së re rrugët ishin të drejta dhe formonin parcela ndërtimi.
Skulpturat Monumentale Monumenti i Lu ëtarit Kombëtar ose sic njihet ndryshe ”Ushtari i panjohur” ndodhet në zonën këmbësore të qytetit dhe është ndërtuar nga Odhise Paskali më 1932. Monumenti i Lu ëtarit Kombëtar u bë frymëzim i atdhedashurinë si dhe përçues i patriotizmit shqiptar. Tek kjo vepër dallojmë vlera të një krijimi të fuqishëm realist. Aty mishërohen cilësitë e lu ëtarëve të penës e të pushkës të rilindjes sonë kombëtare. Ky monument është jo vetëm ndër sklupturat e para monumentale.
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•Monumenti i Themistokli Gërmenjit ndodhet brenda lulishtes me të njëjtin emër dhe është ndërtuar në 1932 nga Odise Paskali •Monumenti ”Naim Frashëri” ndodhet në rrugën “28 Nëntori” dhe është ndërtuar nga Avni Bilibili më 1956. •Monumenti ”Partizani” pranë varrezave të dëshmorëve tek kodrat e qytetit i cili është ndërtuar nga Avni Bilbili, Piro Dollaku e Ilia Xhano në vitin 1969 •Busti “Mihal Grameno” ndodhet përballë spitalit dhe është ndërtuar në vitin 1969 nga Montas Dhrami. •Busti “Naum Veqilarxhi” ndodhet në Blv. “Fan Noli” dhe është ndërtuar në vitin 1974 •Busti “Tre kokat” (Naum Veqilarxhi, Thimi Mitko dhe Asdreni) ndodhet pranë bibliotekës dhe është ndërtuar nga Vladimir Topi, Avni Bilbili dhe Vladimir Kaçaku në vitin 2002. •Obelisku ABC në oborrin e muzeut “Mësonjëtorja e Parë Shqipe” është ndërtuar nga Naumaq Mara në vitin 1987. •Busti “Koci Bako” që ndodhet tek Blv. “Republika” është ndërtuar nga Dhimitër Çani në vitin 1950. care of this cemetery. •Varrezat e ushtarëve francezë Këto varreza gjenden në verilindje, pikërisht në dalje të qytetit. Ju duhet të merrni rrugën e bulevardit “Republika”, pasi keni arritur pranë stadiumit, merrni rrugën në të djathtë që zgjatet nga stadiumi. Varreza gjendet 1 kilometër në të majtë dhe përmban 640 varre. Në të janë varrosur ushtarët francezë të rënë këtu në Luftën e Parë Botërore. Qytetarët korçarë janë kujdesur gjithnjë për këtë varrezë.
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•Varrezat e Dëshmorëve Në mes të memorialit të ngritur në ndër të të rënëve gjatë luftës së Dytë Botrore ngrihet një statujë e madhe ushtari me pamje nga Korça. Në të dy krahët e memorialit gjenden varrezat e dëshmorëve të rënë në Luftën e Dytë Botërore, shumica e të cilëve dhanë jetën në lule të rinisë, 20 vjeç. •LiceuKombëtariKorçës Liceu francez iI Korçës u hap më 25 tetor të 1917 me vendim të Këshillit Qeveritar të Krahinës Autonome të Korçës, pas një lufte të ashpër kundër feudalëve e klerikëve antikombëtarë. Më 1921 mori emrin “Liceu Kombëtar”. Ky lice ishte një shkollë laike, kombëtare. Mësimet bëheshin në frëngjisht, me përjashtim të lëndës së gjuhës shqipe. Nxënësit dhe mësuesit përparimtarë të tij kanë luajtur rol të rëndësishëm në lëvizjen demokratike antizogiste, në përhapjen e ideve komuniste dhe në Luftën Antifashiste Naciona lÇlirimatre. Nxënës (1927-1930) dhe mësues (1937-1939) i këtij liceu ka qenë edhe Enver Hoxha. Shumë liceistë u rreshtuan në qershor 1924 përkrah forcave demokratike në Revolucionin Demokratiko-Borgjez, më 21.02.1936 përkrah punëtorëve dhe zanatçinjve në Demostratën e Bukës dhe më 28.11.1939 në demonstratën antifashiste. Liceu Kombëtar i Korçës u mbyll me çlirimin e vendit.
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Monumente Fetare Katedralja “Ngjallja e Krishtit”
U ndërtua nga Anastas Lackë dhe ndodhet afër bibliotekës së qytetit. Dikur në të njëjtën vend ekzistonte një tjetër katedrale e quajtur Katedralja e Shën Gjergjit, ndërtesë me rëndësi historike, e cila gjatë fushatave antifetare të vitit 1968 u shkatërrua totalisht së ekzistuari. Shën Gjergji konsiderohet si mbrojtësi i qytetit të Korçës.
Xhamia e Iliaz Bej Mirahorit
Katedralja është ndërtuar në vitin 1994, dhe iI përket besimit ortodoks. Nga përmasat e saj cilësohet si më e rëndësishmja në Korçë dhe më e madhja në Shqipëri. Katedralja “Ngjallja e Krishtit” karakterizohet nga një ndërtim prej betoni, ka tre kate dhe zë një sipërfaqeprej 1800 metra katrorë. Ajo simbolizon rikthimin e praktikave fetare në një vend ku të gjitha fetë ishin ndaluar që nga viti 1967 deri në 1991.
Katedralja e Shën Gjergjit
Kjo xhami, xhamia më e vjetër në Shqipëri është njëkohësisht edhe monumenti më i vjetër i qytetit. Daton në vitin 1496, atëhere kur qyteti filloi të funksiononte si njësi administrative dhe mban emrin e Iliaz Bej Mirahorit (Ilia Panariti). Xhamia mbart vlera historike, kulturore, fetare dhe arkitektonike. Është xhamia e parë me kube e ndërtuar në Shqipëri. Në brendësi është e lyer me të bardhë dhe ka disa piktura të Mekës dhe Medinës në mur. Është monumenti më i vjetër në Korçë, nga periudha që qyteti filloi të funksiononte si qendër administrative.
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Vendet e Shenjta në Korçë Korça ka mja kisha dhe Vende të Shenjta. Qyteti kamë shumë se 7 Kisha. Pjesa më e madhe e banorëve të zonës janë Ortodoksë, dhe shkojnë në Kishë çdo të Premte dhe të Djelë për të ndjekur proçedurën e meshës. Por, më mbresëlënëse është fakti se banorët e qytetit të Korçës por edhe atë të zonave përreth kanë krijuar dhjetëra Vende të Shenjta. Nga banorët e Korçës thuhet se krijimi i një Vendi të Shenjtë është një legjendë.
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Për shembull: Sofika Poleska, banore në Korçë mbështet faktin se «.. ata që formojnë këto vende të Shenjta, e bëjnë këtë sepse japin përgjigje në zërat që dëgjojnë në endërrat e tyre, që iu thonë se duhet të krijojnë një Vend të Shenjtë në një vend të «caktuar». Dhe ëndërra përsëritet deri sa Vendi i Shenjtë të bëhet realitet. Në rast të kundërt, mund të ndodhë një fatkeqësi familjare në këta njerëz. Sofika Poleska që u lind, u rrit dhe u martua në zonën e Prespës, thotë se banorët kanë frikë të mos japin rëndësi në çka iu thuhet në endërrat e tyre. Para pak kohe, një person që guxoi të mos dëgjojë zërat në ëndërrat e tij çdo natë, djali ti tij dy vjeçar vdiq pas pak kohe. Lajmet u shpërndanë dhe që atëhere, asnjë nuk guxon të dalë kundër «zërave në ëndërr». ”
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Muzeume
Muzeu Kombëtar i Artit Mesjetar Muzeu Kombëtar i Artit Mesjetar është çelur në vitin 1980. Eksponatet dhe fondet e pasura të tij përbëhen nga objekte historike, kulturore e artistike të periudhës mesjetare që lidhen kryesisht me trashëgiminë e krishtere bizantine dhe pas bizantine. Ikonat, objektet prej guri, koleksioni prej metalesh të çmuara, druri të gdhendur, tekstili, letre etj., janë shembuj të një larmie vlerash të paçmuara. Koleksioni i ikonave të Muzeut është një nga më të pasurat me 6.500 ikona. Ky thesar u mbrojt u studiua dhe ndihmoi në krijimin e Muzeut Kombëtar të Artit Mesjetar, dhe konsiderohet një akt kulturor shumë i rëndësishëm. Muzeu ka në sallën e ekspozitës permanente rreth 200 objekte arti. Në ekspozitë paraqiten një pjesë e veprave më të mira mesjetare nga periudha e autorë anonimë, apo të paidentifikuar. Midis tyre dallohen ikonat e shek. XIII-XIV, duke vijuar më pas me kryeveprat e kryemjeshtrave si Onufri, Nikolla, vëllezërit Zografi e bijtë e tyre, mësues Kostandini, Onufër Qiprioti, Simoni i Adrenicës si dhe të tjera vepra e autorë që kanë punuar në viset shqiptare e jashtë tyre.
Në mes të këtij koleksioni janë rreth 150 autorë ikonografë shqiptarë dhe të huaj të zbuluar deri sot. Vepra më e njohur është “Monaliza e Ballkanit”, një ikonë e periudhës bizantine e Kryeëngjëllit Mikail. Drejtimet kryesore të aktivitetit të muzeut janë ekspozimi dhe promovimi publik, mbrojtja, konservimi dhe restaurimi i objekteve, studimi e puna shkencore si dhe aktiviteti ndërkombëtar.
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Muzeu Kombëtar i Arsimit (Mësonjtorja e parë shqipe)
Shtëpia Muze e piktorit Vangjush Mio
Ky muze është ngritur në godinën ku më 7 mars 1887 u hap e para shkollë shqipe ose sic njihet nga të gjithë “Mësonjëtorja”. Godina ishte dhuruar për shkollë nga patrioti korçar Diamanti Tërpo. Në stendat e muzeut ekziston fotokopja e abetares së parë shqipe e shkruar nga patrioti Naum Veqilarxhi, si dhe abetarja e dytë e patriotit Kostandin Kristoforidhi. Fotot e atdhetarëve të shquar që dhanë kontributin e tyre në çeljen e kësaj shkolle si Pandeli Sotiri, Petro Nini Luarasi, Nuçi Naçi, apo figura të shquara të arsimit si motrat Qiriazi etj, janë gjithashtu të ekspozuara në këtë muze.
Shtëpia muze e piktorit impresionist korçar Vangjush Mio, është shpallur monument kulture dhe përmban rreth 40 piktura në vaj, peizazhe, natyra të qeta si dhe shumë vizatime, të cilat janë të njohura për stilin e tyre tepër të veçantë. Vangjush Mio dallohet si piktor peisazhist shqiptar dhe është i pari piktor shqiptar që hapi ekspozitën e parë në Tiranë në vitin 1920, ndërsa në vitin 1942 hapi ekspozitën vetjake në Bari.
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Fotografi amerikan me origjinë shqiptare GjonMili, tani ka një kënd muzeal në qytetin e origjinës së tij, Korçë. 15 foto të realizuara nga fotografi me famë botërorejanë ekspozuar në ambientet e brendshme të Qendrës Kulturore “VangjushMio” në një sallë të veçantë. Gjon Mili njihet si fotografi që përdori për herë të parë flashin elektronik dhe fotografimin e lëvizjes. Gjon Mili u lind më 24 nëntor 1904 në Korçë. Në moshën 5 vjeçare familja e tij emigroi në Rumani. Atje Mili ku kreu shkollën e mesme dhe në moshën 19 vjecare u nis drejt Amerikës.
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U diplomua në Institutin e Teknologjisë së Masaçusetit inxhinier ndriçimi. Gjatë kësaj kohe u morr me artin fotografik.
Muzeu Arkeologjik Muzeu Oriental “Bratko” Muzeu i Artit Oriental “Bratko” u çel në qershor të vitit 2003 duke përmbushur ëndrrën e Dhimitër Borjes (1903-1990), artist, fotograf dhe koleksionist artit aziatik dhe antikuareve. Borja ka lindur në Korçë, ndonëse ai udhëtoi shumë nëpër botë dhe u vendos në Amerikë gjatë pjesës më të madhe të jetës së tij. Në këtë muze ekspozohen 432 objekte si: piano, altar kinez, veshje për gra japoneze, funde e rripa kineze, shpatë indoneziane, medalje europiane, piktura japoneze, fotografi të ndryshme, të cilat Borja i ka realizuar kur shërbente në Ballkan me mision të OKB-së. Pamjet fotografike janë krejt të veçanta. Ato tregojnë historinë shoqërore e kulturore menjëherë pas lu ës si dhe rolin e rëndësishëm që luajti gjeneral Macarthuri në rindërtimin ekonomik dhe institucional të Japonisë. Arkivisti Zobel për Borian thotë:” Ai ishte një gjeni. Ai erdhi në këtë vend pa asgjë dhe me punën e tij arriti të bëhej i famshëm. Kjo mja on për të treguar karakterin e tij të fortë”.
Muzeu u krijua në vitin 1985 dhe mori formë më të gjërë e më të plotë pas riorganizimit të tij në vitin 1990. Ky muze është vendosur në dy banesa karakteristike korçare të fillimit të shekullit të XIX, të cilat për vlerat arkitektonike të tyre janë shpallur monumente kulture. Muzeu Arkeologjik Kombëtar është i veçantë në llojin e vet ai është përqëndruar në prehistorinë e zonës juglindore, e fillon nga periudha neolitike (6000 para erës sonë) dhe deri në fazën e zhvilluar të epokës së hekurit IX-XII). Në këtë muze janë përfaqësuar disa vendbanime të rëndësishme prehistorike si, Potgoria, Vashtmia, Maliqi, Dunaveci dhe Treni. Tek Muzeu Arkeologjik Kombëtar ka rreth 1.098 objekte të ekspozuara, shumica me përkatësi nga epokat e neo-eneolitikedhe epokës së hekurit.
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Aktivitete Tradicionale – Evente
Festa e Birrës www.festaebirres.com Festa e Birrës shënon kulmin e sezonit turistik për qytetin e Korçës. Bazuar në traditën e hershme që qyteti i Korçës ka për prodhimin dhe tregëtimin e birrës, Bashkia Korçë organizon në muajin Gusht që prej vitit 2007 e deri më sot Festën e Birrës. Në këto vite histori festa ka shënuar rritje jo vetem në drejtim të numrit të pjesëmarrësve nga Shqipëria dhe vende të ndryshme të botës, por edhe në drejtim të performancës së cilësisë së shërbimit që ofrohet. Festa e birrës është nderuar në vitin 2010 nga Ministria e Turizmit, Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Sporteve me Çmimin Shqiptar të Turizmit.
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“Karnavalet e Korçës”
Kolonia Ndërkombëtare e Piktorëve “Ditët e Mios”
Korça e njohur per Karnavalet e famshme, e ka rikthyer ketë traditë duke u shndërrur në një nga festat me të bujshme në qytet. Çdo Qershor parakalojnë me madhështi para mijera qytetarëve trupa karnavalesh vendase dhe të huaja duke krijuar në qytet një atmosferë të paharrueshme.
Kolonia e piktorëve, mori emrin e piktorit të famshëm korçar Vangjush Mio dhe ka si qëllim të themelojë një urrë komunikimi midis pjesmarrësve dhe të promovojë këtë thesar kulturor të qytetit. Piktorë nga Shqipëria dhe jashtë saj janë tashmë pjesë e kësaj kolonie. Për piktorët, Korça mbetet një studio e madhe, me hapësira për t’u eksploruar, e cila është mja frymëzuese për të ushtruar talentin e tyre.
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Parada e Babagjyshit
Lakrori i famshëm me dy petë i Korçës, është shndërruar në një festë popullore për qytetin dhe jo vetëm.Në muajin korrik, në parkun e qytetit, gra korçare do të hapin petë para syve kureshtarë të vizitorëve që mezi presin të shijojnë lakrorin e sapopjekur në sac. Muzikë, program për femijë dhe te tjera surpriza janë gjithshtu pjesë e festës me të veçantë të qytetit
Çdo fund dhjetor, babagjyshi i vitit të ri me karrocë dhe shumë babagjyshë të tjere të vegjël bëjnë parade tradicionale në bulevardet kryesore të qytetit. Festa është e njohur si “Babagjyshi”. Dhurata, muzikë, argëtim dhe surpriza për fëmijët në prag të ndërrimit të viteve.
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Panairi i Fundvitit
Me sloganin “Festojmë edhe në dimër” dhe nën dekorin e mrekullueshëm që vesh qytetin në muajin dhjetor, Korça organizon Panairin e Fundvitit, të vetmin e këtij lloji në Shqipëri. Atmosferës festive, I shtohen shtëpitë e drurit, lodrat, ëmbësirat, pijet tradicionale (vera e nxehtë), mollët e pjekura, gështenjat, muzika në shesh, ekspozita të hapura, etj.
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Qyteti i Korçës mirëpret çdo vit skulptorë nga vende të ndryshme të botës, të cilët marrin pjesë
në Simpoziumin Ndërkombëtar “Skulptura e Parkut”. Skulptorët i shtojnë çdo vit skulptura të reja koleksionit unikal të skulpturave të parkut në gur, të cilat prej disa vitesh zbukurojnë Parkun “Rinia” të qytetit të Korçës. Skulptorët punojnë në ambientet e hapura të parkut, duke tërhequr vëmendjen e qytetarëve të shumtë. Korça është qyteti i parë në Shqipëri që ka mirëpritur çdo vit skulptorë nga e gjithë bota, që realizojnë veprat e tyre, duke i shtuar Korçës një vlerë të spikatur, që lidhet edhe me traditën e hershme të punimit të gurit në këtë qytet.
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Fshatra Turistike
Mborje Nëse lini pas periferinë juglindore të Korçës brenda pak minutash, përgjatë një rruge prej 5 kilometrash të asfaltuar, do të arrini në Mborje. Kjo është një grumbull banesash që mund t’i përkufizoni edhe si fshati më i afërt i Korçës edhe si një lagje periferike e saj, sepse banesat e ngritura kohët e fundit e kanë bashkuar Mborjen me qytetin. Në Mborje mund të bëheni kuriozë nga disa godina të mëdha të pasuvatuara. Janë mbetjet e zonës industriale të Korçës, e cila ka qenë një nga qytetet më të zhvilluara gjatë periudhës komuniste. Minierat e njohura të qymyrgurit në Drenovë dhe në zonën përreth kanë funksionuar që në periudhën osmane. Në Mborje ka disa lokale ku shërbehet kafe turke dhe raki mani ose kumbulle e prodhuar nga vetë fshatarët.
Monumenti më i rëndësishëm për tu vizituar këtu është Kisha e Ristozit ose e Ngjitjes së Krishtit. Një shënim në gjuhën greke, që ndodhet në anën e djathtë të hyrjes e daton ndërtimin e kësaj kishe në 898-tën. Festa e Shën Ristozit festohet 40 ditë pas Pashkës së Madhe të ortodoksëve. Në këtë ditë këtu organizohet një panair i madh ku mblidhen banorë nga Korça dhe nga e gjithë zona përreth. Kisha ndodhet në pikën më të lartë të fshatit, rrëzë Malit të Moravës, por tek ajo mund të shkohet fare lehtë me automjet ose më këmbë, përmes një rruge të mbajtur mirë.
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Kamenicë Tuma e Kamenicës bën pjesë në grupin e tumave të shkatërruara të kësaj zone gjatë punimeve të vazhdueshme bujqësore të viteve 1950 -1960 të shekullit të kaluar. Megjithatë ajo u dëmtua rëndë gjatë viteve 1997-1999 nga punimet e thesarkërkuesve, të cilat nxitën Grupin e Arkeologjisë së Shpëtimit të QNASH, që në bashkëpunim me Institutin Arkeologjik Tiranë, Muzeun Arkeologjik Korçë dhe me disa institute kërkimore-shkencore ndërkombëtare, të financuar nga Instituti Packard për Shkencat Humane, të ndërmarrin punime me karakter ndërdisiplinor, që filluan në vitin 2000 e përfunduan në vjeshtën e vitit 2002. Gjatë këtyre fushatave afatgjata gërmuese morën pjesë shumë studentë e arkeologë të sapodiplomuar, arkeologë me përvojë, një grup antropologësh nga Departamenti Antropologjik i Universitetit Shtetëror të Miçiganit në SHBA, specialistë konservimi, piktorë, skicografë etj, vendas dhe të huaj. Në përfundim të këtyre gërmimeve u provua se tuma e Kamenicës përfaqëson monumentin mortormë të madh të llojit të vet në raport me 200 tumat e tjera të gërmuara në Shqipëri dhe në zonat e tjera fqinje të Ballkanit emë gjerë.
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Varri qëndror me të cilën zë fill ndërtimi i kësaj tume, daton në Bronzin e vonë, shek. 13 p.e.s.: i përket një burri, i cili ka vdekur rreth të dyzetave. Ky varr nuk kishte inventar, por poshtë tij ndodhej një gropë e thjeshtë në të cilën u gjetën një grumbull kockash të djegura kafshësh (dele ose dhi), që tregojnë shenja të një ceremonie mortore. Ndryshe nga tumat e tjera të këtij lloji të gërmuara në Shqipëri: Barç (Korçë), Rehovë (Kolonjë), Piskovë (Përmet), Vodhinë (Gjirokastër), Vajzë (Vlorë), Pazhok (Elbasan), Cinamakë (Kukës), Shtoj (Shkodër), të cilat kanë patur varre qendrore - varri qëndror i tumës së Kamenicës është i kufizuar me dy rrathë bashkëqëndrorë, me diametër 13 m të ndërtuar me gurë me përmasa mesatare. Në zonën brenda kësaj unaze janë vendosur gjatë periudhës së Bronzit të vonë (1200–1050 p. e. s) edhe 40 varre të tjerë. Në periudhën e dytë të përdorimit të tumës, gjatë periudhës së Hekurit të hershëm (1050 –750 p.e.s.), ajo u lartësua nëpërmjet 200 varrimeve të tjera të mbuluar me dhe, deri sa ajo mori formë gjysmësferike, me diametër 50 m, e lartësi rreth 3 m. Në periudhën e tretë të përdorimit të tumës, që përkon me gjysmën e dytë të shek. 7 p.e.s., në periferinë e pjesës jugore e verilindore të saj janë ndërtuar disa struktura monumentale e rrethore ose gjysëm rrethore, brenda të cilave janë varrosur individë me lidhje gjinore. Gjatë një periudhe shumë të shkurtër kohe (625 –540 p.e.s.), tuma e Kamenicës është zmadhuar, duke u shtrirë kryesisht drejt lindjes, nëpërmjet varrimeve intensive të realizuara vetëm me gurë, derisa ajo mori formën e një elipsi me përmasa 70 m x 50 m. Në përfundim të fushatës 3 vjeçare të gërmimit, u zbuluan 400 varre, që përmbanin 440 skelete dhe më shumë se 3500 objekte arkeologjike si qeramikë, armë dhe stoli të ndryshme prej bronzi, hekuri, argjendi, ari, qelibari dhe kocke . Të gjitha strukturat e varreve monumentale të kësaj tume u zbuluan e u ruajtën me synimin për t’i kthyer ato, në një monument të vizitueshëm në natyrë, ashtu siç është sot.
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Boboshtice Për të shkuar në Boboshticë duhet që më parë të dilni nga qendra në unazën e qytetit dhe të merrni drejtimin për në juglindje gjatë rrugës kryesore Korçë-Ersekë. Pasi të keni kaluar vetëm 4 kilometra duhet të lini këtë rrugë dhe të ktheheni majatas. Kthesa është e shënuar edhe me tabela. Do t’ju duhet të ecni edhe tre kilometra pasi të jeni kthyer dhe, kur të shikoni një korije të mbjellë me mana të vjetër atëherë jeni fare afër fshatit shumë interesant Boboshticë. Ky dikur ka qenë një fshat i madh dhe i lulëzuar. Tani nga popullsia e vjetër kanë mbetur vetëm pak familje ndërsa pjesa e shtëpive të lëna është zënë nga banorë me origjinë vllehe. Fshati është i famshëm për manat e tij, nga të cilët prodhohet edhe rakia e famshme e manit me ngjyrë të verdhë në të gjelbër. Në Boboshticë kanë mbetur ende shtëpi të vjetra, ku thuren qilima sipas mënyrës tradicionale me tezgjah. Veçanërisht gratë e fshatit do t’ju rrëfejnë se si zihet rakia e manit, si si gatuhet lakrori i famshëm i vendit dhe gatime të tjera. Në të dalë të fshatit mbi një kodër, në krahun lindor jo edhe aq të lartë ndodhet manastiri i Shën Kollit. Nga kodra e kishës keni një pamje shumë të bukur jo vetëm të fshatit, por edhe të krejt fushës së Korçës.
Gjatë rrugës për në manastir, fshatarët do tju thonë me siguri me krenari të dukshme: Ja këtu ka qenë shtëpia e Viktor E imiut (1889-1972). Ky ka qenë një shkrimtar, komediograf e dramaturg shumë i njohur në Rumani. Familja e tij ka emigruar që në fillim të shekullit të XX-të në Bukuresht. Veprat e tij ende luhen me shumë sukses, sidomos në skenat e Tiranës dhe Bukureshtit. Poshtë, në drejtim të veriperëndimit, në krah të korijes së mbjellë me mana, disi e izoluar nga fshati dhe pothuaj në mes të fushës ndodhet kisha e vjetër e Shën Gjonit, e ndërtuar në shekullin e XII-të dhe e rindërtuar në shekullin e XV-të. Kisha është restauruar dhe është e vizitueshme. Për të hyrë në të do tju duhet të gjeni më parë kujdestarin e kishës. Do t’ju bëjë përshtypje një derë e murosur në faqen e saj jugore. Sipas legjendës një princ bullgar ka vënë kurorë pikërisht në këtë kishë dhe, sipas zakonit, andej nga dilte një princ i kurorëzuar, askush tjetër nuk mund të hynte më. Kështu që kishës i kanë hapur një derë tjetër nga ana perëndimore. Edhe më afër manave ndodhet kisha e Shën Dhimitrit. Kjo i përket shekullit të XVII-të. Në hyrje të saj lartësohet këmbanorja që është ndërtuar me kontributin e fshatarëve emigrantë në fillimin e shekullit të XX-të.
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Dardhe Në qendër të fshatit Boboshticë merrni rrugën që ju çon drejt lindjes. Është rruga që do t’ju çojë në fshatin Dardhë. Bëni kujdes sepse rruga nuk është e asfaltuar dhe megjithë përpjekjet e banorëve, sidomos në dimër ajo dëmtohet. Rruga, megjithatë është e kalueshme nga të gjitha llojet e makinave, por mirë është që të shkoni me një makinë 4x4. Në fillim do të udhëtoni përmes një peizazhi të zhveshur, i cili brenda pak minutash i lë vendin një pylli të vërtetë dhe këtu është edhe pjesa më e bukur e udhëtimit. Në Dardhë duhet të ndaloni në fillim në qendër të fshatit. Këtu ndodhet një hotel dhe disa lokale ku mund të merrni më shumë informacion. Sidomos në verë fshati është i populluar nga banorët e shumtë me origjinë nga ky fshat të cilët shtëpitë e vjetra i kanë shndërruar në vila verimi. Disa metra më poshtë qendrës do të hasni në një ndërtesë të madhe të gurtë që është prej shumë kohësh e heshtur. Është shkolla e dikurshme e fshatit, tani është e mbyllur sepse fshati nuk ka më aq fëmijë sa të mbajë një shkollë hapur.
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Si në Boboshticë, edhe këtu, shumë gjëra janë ndërtuar me kontributin e fshatarëve që kishin emigruar, veçanërisht në SHBA. Ndërtesa e shkollës është një kujtim i asaj kohe. Dardha me pjerrësitë e saj është një vend ideal për amatorët e skive. Nëse ju qëllon që të udhëtoni këtej në dimër, do të shihni edhe vetë se sa amatorë të këtij sporti e frekuentojnë këtë vend. Ndryshe nga Boboshtica, Dardha është e njohur për rakinë e kumbullës. Kjo prodhohet nga një kumbull e vogël, e verdhë gjysëm e egër dhe ka një shije krejt të veçantë. Rakija e rrushit në këto anë nuk prodhohet, jemi në një zonë ku rrushi nuk mund të mbijetojë. Nëse jeni amatorë të udhëtimeve të gjata atëherë bëni mirë të vazhdoni drejt lindjes. Një orë e gjysëm në këmbë, do t’ju duhet të mbërrini në një fshat shumë interesant, në Senicë. Por për të bërë këtë udhëtim do t’ju duhet një guidë nga fshati. Rruga mes dy fshatrave ecën përmes pyjesh ende të virgjëra. Senica dikur ka qenë një fshat i madh e i begatë, tani është thuajse i braktisur. Ndodhet në një vend të mbytur nga gjelbërimi. Mbi një kodër në qendër të fshatit ndodhet kisha e Shën Mërisë.
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Kishat e Voskopojës Voskopojë Deri në fund të shekullit të XVIII-të Voskopoja ka qenë një vendbanim shumë i rëndësishëm qytetar. Për të shkuar atje duhet të merrni në fillim unazën e qytetit në krahun e saj perëndimor dhe të ktheheni pastaj, sapo të kaloni godinën e termocentralit në drejtim të perëndimit. Distanca që e ndan fshatin nga Korça është rreth 20 kilometra. Bëni kujdes gjatë rrugës, sepse që nga fshati Voskop, i fundit i vendosur në fushë, dhe deri në Voskopojë rruga është e pashtruar. Rruga, që gjarpëron në krah të një përroi është e këndshme. Fshati, tani me rreth një mijë banorë, shtrihet në një lartësi prej 1200 metrash mbi nivelin e detit. Kini parasysh këtë kur të vendosni për veshjet që do të mbani. Vera është e freskët ndërsa dimri shumë herë i ohtë. Por jo i padurueshëm. Fshati është i njohur si vendbanim i hershëm i popullsisë vllehe, e cila flet ende në shtëpi një dialekt të vjetër të rumanishtes. Në fshat janë vendosur edhe shumë familje shqiptare. Besimi është kryesisht ortodoks.
Nga 22 kishat e dikurshme kanë mbetur në këmbë në Voskopojë ende pesë kasha dhe një manastir jo shumë larg fshatit të sotëm. Kishat, të gjitha të tipit bazilikë, janë dëmtuar shumë jo vetëm nga plaçkitjet dhe vandalët, por edhe nga dy lu ëra botërore, gjatë të cilave u shndërruan deri në depo municioni. Një tërmet I fuqishëm që goditi zonën në vitin 1960 i shtoi edhe më shumë dëmet. Vitet e fundit kishat dhe manastiri i Voskopojës janë restauruar. Vizitën e tyre mund ta nisni që në qendër të fshatit, ku do të shihni kishat e para të saj. Për t’i vizituar ato duhet më parë të takoni kujdestarin e tyre që banon diku në qendër ose, akoma më mirë, pri in e fshatit. Përgjithësisht të gjithë banorët janë njerëz mikpritës dhe të qeshur. Të gatshëm t’ju ndihmojnë për çdo gjë. Një këshillë: kudo nëpër Voskopojë mund të udhëtoni me makinë, porse do ta ndjeni veten më mirë sikur vizitën e kishave ta kryeni në këmbë. Do të kini rastin jo vetëm të shijoni historitë e vjetra kishtare, por edhe të shijoni jetën e vërtetë dhe natyrën voskopojare. Kishat e sotme të Voskopojës janë:
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Kisha e Shën Kollit Ndodhet në qendër të fshatit. Është ndërtuar në vitet 1721-1722. Në kishë ruhen afreske të vjetër që prezantojnë afër 1000 figura biblike. Brendësia e kishës u pikturua nga njëri prej artistëve më të njohur shqiptarë të kohës, David Selenicasi. Hajati i kishës është pikturuar nga dy piktorë të shquar të tjerë të të njejtit shekull, nga dy vëllezërit korçarë, Konstantin e Athanas Zografi, në vitin 1750. Këta artistë kanë punuar në kishat më të rëndësishme të kohës, deri në Malin Athos, vendin e shenjtë të ortodoksisë. Emri i tyre del edhe në kisha të tjera të fshatrave fqinje.
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Kisha e Fjetjes së Shën Mërisë Edhe kjo ndodhet në qendër të fshatit në afërsi të së parës. Konsiderohet si katedralja e qytetit të vjetër. Është ndërtuar në 1712. Këmbanorja në hyrje të saj është ndërtuar në vitin 1887 me kontributin e të kamurve të fshatit. Kisha u dëmtua shumë nga dy lu ërat botërore, por sidomos nga tërmeti i vitit 1960. Megjithatë, në të janë kryer punime të rëndësishme restauruese.
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Kisha e Shën Thanasit It is situated west of the village, in the vicinity of the cemetery. It has also been renovated. It was constructed in 1724, and painted by the famous Zografi brothers in 1751.
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Kisha e Profetit Ilias Është një kishë e vogël që ndodhet në periferinë jugperëndimore të qytetit. Është ndërtuar në 1751. -
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Manastiri i Shën Joan Prodhromit (Pagëzorit) Pasi të keni kaluar Shën Triadhën vazhdoni më lart, drejt Veriut. Tani keni vërtet rastin të bëni një udhëtim të mrekullueshëm. Rruga për në manastir është e kalueshme, me pak vështirësi, edhe për makinat e ulëta, por se ne ju këshillojmë që këtë rrugë ta kryeni në këmbë. Nuk do t’ju duhet të ecni më shumë se dy kilometra. Në fillim ajo gjarpëron përmes disa lëndinave malore dhe pastaj depërton në pyllin e Voskopojës duke u ngjitur lehtë. Manastiri është ndërtesa më e vjetër kishtare në Voskopojë. Kisha e tij është ndërtuar në vitin 1632 dhe është pikturuar në 1659.
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Të gjitha tokat e pyjet që do t’ju zerë syri poshtë tij dikur kanë qenë pronë e manastirit, që kishte po ashtu edhe mijëra krerë bagëti. Manastiri u dëmtua pas ndalimit të besimit fetar në 1967. Ndërtesat e tij u shndërruan në repart ushtarak dhe pak nga pak nisën të degradohen. Vitet e fundit kanë nisur punimet restauruese që po ia rikthejnë pamjen e parë. Çdo 24 qershor këtu organizohet një panair i madh, që ka pamjen e një feste popullore. Bëni kujdes: një nga gjërat më të shijshme që ofron pylli janë goricat. Këto janë disa fruta të egra me kokërr të vogël, por me erë të fortë dhe me shije shumë të mirë.
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Si të gjitha gjërat e egra edhe këto e kanë një problem: nuk duhen ngrënë të papjekura. Nëse gaboni që t’i hani kështu atëherë do të keni një gojë të mpirë për ndonja gjysëm ore dhe e folura juaj do të jetë shumë qesharake. Shumë vetë e kanë pësuar. Pylli i fshatit është një nga pikat më të frekuentuara të krejt zonës së Korçës. Në dimër organizohen këtu gara me ski. Në Voskopojë shumë prej shtëpivë të fshatarëve vendas janë shndërruar në pensione shumë të këndëshme dhe të plotësuara me të gjitha kushtet. Zakonisht janë vetë pushuesit që e porosisin të zonjën e shtëpisë se çfarë duan të hanë gjatë ditës.
Një mundësi më shumë që të njiheni me gatimet tradicionale të zonës. Ushqimi në këto anë është shumë i shijshëm. Provoni një mish qengji në hell. Në këto anë bagëtia rritet e lirë dhe kjo i jep mishit një shije krejt të veçantë. Një qëndrim disa ditor në këto shtëpi fshati do t’jua bëjë qëndrimin edhe më të këndshëm. Në mes të pyllit të fshatit funksionon edhe një hotel shumë interesant. Për kuriozët e gjuhëve të huaja Voskopoja do të jetë një përvojë shumë interesante. Banorët flasin të gjithë shqip, por në jetën e përditëshme shumë prej tyre flasin vllahisht, një gjuhë shumë e vjetër, dialekt i rumanishtes së sotme. Shumë të rinj njohin mja mirë gjuhën Greke. 143
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Vithkuqi Vithkuqi është një nga fshatrat më të vjetër e më të rëndësishëm të krahinës së Korçës. Historia e tij ka shumë ngjashmëri me Voskopojën, ndonëse në përmasa të ndryshme. Për të shkuar atje duhet të merrni sërish rrugën që lidh Korçën me qytetin e Ersekës duke dalë në fillim në unazën e qytetit dhe duke udhëtuar drejt juglindjes. Vetëm pas gjysëm ore udhëtim, do të merrni djathtas. Një tabelë do t’ju tregojë me saktë se ku ju duhet të ktheheni. Në fillim do të kapërceni disa kodra të buta përmes një rruge në gjendje të mirë. Së pari do t’ju bëjë përshtypje një liqen jo edhe fort i vogël. Eshtë një ujëmbledhës artificial. Quhet rezervuari i Gjançit. Me ujrat e tij furnizohet një pjesë e mirë e fushës së begatë të Korçës dhe një hidrocentral që furnizon me ujë qytetin. Pas Gjançit rruga sa vjen e bëhet më kodrinore dhe më e gjelbër. Do t’ju bëjnë përshtypje disa shtëpi në anë të një përroi, të strukura në mes të pemëve dhe të rrethuara me disa kopshte të vegjël, por shumë të begatë. Janë shtëpitë e Leshnjës. Dikur këtu banonin bujqit, argatë të Manastirit të Shën Pjetrit. Në të dalë të fshatit do të kini rastin të hasni një punishte të thjeshtë.
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Eshtë një birrari fshati, që prodhon vetëm për dasma dhe për festa të tjera, duke shfrytëzuar ujin e burimeve aty pranë. Një vizitë në këtë birrari të thjeshtë vështirë se mund ta hasni në ndonjë vend tjetër. Një kanë me birrë të porsaprodhuar vendi kushton fare pak, por është gjëja që mbase mund të shijoni më tepër gjatë këtij udhëtimi. Edhe pak qindra metra më tej dhe do të arrini në të parin vend historik të Vithkuqit. Është një urë. Vendasit atë e quajnë “Ura e Zotos”, ose “Ura e Madhe”. Është ndërtuar nga një banor i fshatit në fillim të shekullit të XX-të. Në krye të saj, bamirësi ka ndërtuar edhe një kishë të vogël (paraklisë), që u shërben udhëtarëve të shumtë të kësaj ane, të luten e të ndezin ndonjë qiri. Pikërisht nën “Urën e Zotos”, është burimi i njërit prej lumenjve më të rëndësishëm të Shqipërisë, Osumit, atij që ndan mes përmes Beratin, qytetin tjetër të famshëm. Nga ura pa hyrë ende në fshat, shkohet në Manastirin e Shën Pjetrit. Edhe këtu dalin në pah dy emra të njohur prej nesh që në Voskopojë, vëllezërit Konstantin dhe Athanas Zografos, të cilët pikturuan kishën e manastirit në 1764. Në krah të urës, është një lëndinë shumë e këndshme,
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Kthehuni edhe një herë në rrugën kryesore dhe ngjituni lart në drejtim të fshatit. Në qendër të tij mund të bëni një pushim të shkurtër. Shumë lokale janë në dispozicionin tuaj dhe vendasit kanë namin se dinë t’i presin mirë miqtë. Jo vetëm mund të shijoni edhe këtu rakinë e mirë të kumbullës, këtu nuk ua këshillojmë në orët e paradites, apo kur bën shumë nxehtë, por edhe mund të merrni ndonjë ushqim të lehtë. Mishi dhe djathi i kësaj ane janë të njohur në të gjithë krahinën e Korçës. Nëse ju bie rasti të takoni në qendër të fshatit ndonjë të moshuar, mos ngurroni të bëni pyetje. Vithkuqi është një fshat me shumë histori. I ndodhur, si edhe Voskopoja, në rrugët që lidhnin Perëndimin me Lindjen në shekullin e XVIII, njohu një zhvillim të konsiderueshëm. Në kohën e lulëzimit të tij kishte 24 lagje, nga të cilat sot kanë mbetur vetëm tri, dhe 18 kisha. Në manastir zhvillohej një aktivitet i ethshëm kulturor e arsimor. Porse edhe Vithkuqi pësoi të njëjtin fat tragjik, njësoj si Voskopoja, “motra” e tij më e njohur. U plaçkit, dogj e rrënua nga bandat e plaçkitësve. Fshati më pas jetoi me bujqësi e blegtori, kurse një pjesë e mirë e familjeve mbaheshin me të ardhurat nga emigracioni. Një traditë që ka nisur të rilindë edhe në kohën tonë.
Një ngjarje e shënuar e Vithkuqit është edhe themelimi këtu i Brigadës së Parë Partizane, të drejtuar nga Mehmet Shehu (1913-1981), më vonë kryeministër dhe numri dy i regjimit komunist në Shqipëri, por gjithsesi me një fat tragjik. Zona mes Voskopojës dhe Vithkuqit ka qenë një vend ku misionarët anglo-amerikanë kanë vepruar për shumë kohë gjatë viteve të Lu ës së Dytë Botërore. Të moshuarit mbajnë mend shumë histori për atë kohë. Në Vithkuq mund të shëtisni një copë herë të mirë nëpër rrugicat piktoreske të fshatit. Oborret e fshatarëve janë të mbushura me pemë frutorë, por sidomos me lule. Nëse qëlloni që të jeni në fshat pasdite atëherë do të shihni edhe një ritual të veçantë kthimin e bagëtive nga kullota. Në Vithkuq, si kudo në fshatrat e Korçës, bagëtitë i strehojnë në disa ndërtesa të veçanta jashtë fshatit. Secili prej fshatarëve ka vendin e tij për bagëtinë. Një Monument Kulturor, ndodhet në pjesën lindore të fshatit, afër varrezave. Aty, ndodhet Kisha e Shën Mihalit (St. Michael Church), e cila u ndërtua në shekullin e 18-të. Kjo kishë është nga të paktat që i shpëtoi plaçkitjes dhe shkatërrimit. Kjo kishë është shpallur si Monument Kulture dhe funksionon në kujdesin e shtetit Shqiptar. Bëni kujdes! Ashtu si në çdo monument tjetër vizitori duhet të kërkojë lejën e kujdestarit të kishës. 145
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Prespa e Madhe Prespa është një liqen relativisht i madh. Që të shkoni atje duhet të dilni nga Korça në rreth rrotullimin verior dhe të ktheheni djathtas mbi superstradën që të çon në Bilisht dhe më pas në Kapshticë, në kufirin me Greqinë. Megjithatë nuk duhet të ecni shumë. Rreth 15 kilometra larg nga Korça, në afërsi të fshatit Plasë, duhet të ktheheni majtas dhe të nisni një rrugë të ngushtë, por të asfaltuar. Pas tre kilometrash do t’ju duhet të kaloni Qafën e Zvezdës, një rrugëkalim i vendosur mes Malit të Thatë në Perëndim dhe Malit të Ivanit në Lindje. Po hyni dalëngadalë në territorin e parkut natyror të Prespës. Prespa e Madhe, e ndarë mes tre shteteve, nga të cilat afër një e gjashta i takon Shqipërisë, është një kompleks natyror e ujor shumë interesant. Ujrat e saj ndahen nga Liqeni i Ohrit nga Mali i Thatë. Tashmë është vërtetuar se ujrat e Prespës depërtojnë nëpër gurët gëlqerorë të Malit të Thatë për tu derdhur më pas në Liqenin e Ohrit duke e ulur kështu shumë metra nivelin fillestar të liqenit.
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I gjithë bregu anës Prespës së Madhe është populluar nga popullsi sllave që e konsiderojnë veten maqedonas. Thuajse të gjithë janë të besimit të krishterë ortodoks. Me të rriturit mund të komunikoni në mënyrë normale nëse kini ndonjë shoqërues shqiptar, por me fëmijët dhe të moshuarit do ta keni të vështirë. Shumica e këtyre të fundit nuk dinë shqip. Fshati i parë, që do të shihni në afërsi të liqenit është Lajthiza, një fshat që nuk ka edhe qa shumë lidhje me atomsferën e liqenit, por përkundrazi është i vendosur mbi shpatin e një lartësie. Vazhdoni rrugën më tej dhe do të shihni pas pak minutash sipërfaqen blu të thellë të liqenit. Fshati më kryesor i krejt zonës është Liqenasi, një fshat që jeton kryesisht me peshkim dhe me kultivimin e tokës së pakët bujqësore. Në pikëpamje historike nuk ka mbetur ndonjë gjë e rëndësishme në këmbë. Vetë banorët janë shumë punëtorë. Në qendër mund të ndaloni për të marrë informacione të tjera në lokalet që ndodhen aty. Pyesni për lokalin e Vangjos. Ky është një ishagronom që flet edhe gjuhë të huaja dhe që ka përvojë në pritjen e turistëve të çdo natyre.
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Në këto lokale mund të shijoni peshkun e mrekullueshëm të porsa zënë nga peshkatarët. Nëse jeni në periudhë dimri mos harroni të pyesni për cironkat e thara në tym. Ky është një gatim i preferuar i vendasve shumë i preferuar edhe në qytetin e Korçës. Është një lloj peshku i vogël, i ngjashëm në pamje, por jo në shije, me sardelen e detit, të cilën gratë e peshkatarëve e thajnë të varur në tavan mbi tymin e një barishteje të veçantë. Ky lloj peshku i thatë gatuhet më pas mbi prush dhe merr një shije krejt të veçantë. Zakonisht cironkat shoqërohen me raki, ndërsa peshku i freskët i liqenit me verën, që edhe këtu prodhohet në cilësi shumë të mirë. Në Liqenas do të dalloni në krahun tuaj perëndimor një ishull të vogël. Vendasit e quajnë “Mali Grad” (qyteti i vogël). Në të shkohet duke kërkuar shërbimet e ndonjë peshkatari lokal, kundrejt një pagese shumë të vogël.
Një kujdestar i monumenteve të kulturës (pyesni për familjen Damo) do t’ju ndihmojë që të shkoni atje. Ishulli është i pabanuar. Vetëm një vishnje e egër është pema e vetme e kësaj toke të rrahur fort nga erërat e liqenit. Disa lepuj, të çuar këtu nga vendasit, nuk është çudi që të kenë mbijetuar. Ishulli është vendi i preferuar i breshkave dhe i gjarpërinjve të ujit. Mos kini frikë, janë të padëmshëm. Në shpatin jugor të shkëmbit të ishullit, ndodhet një kishë, mendohet të jetë e shekullit të XIII-të. Kisha shërben edhe si vend pelegrinazhi për njerëzit në nevojë. Mos u çuditni, kur në brendësi të saj të gjeni rroba të reja. Sipas zakonit të vendit, njerëzit duhet të vendosin nga një rrobë të trupit të tyre, apo fëmijëve në mënyrë që t’u shkojë mbarë gjatë të gjithë vitit.
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Kuzhina dhe pijet Korça shquhet për gatime tradicionale e gjellë të shijshme. Është për t’u përmendur byreku ose lakrori me dy petë i pjekur në saç, gatimi i peshkut krap i cili gjendet në liqenin e Prespës, cironkat e famshme si dhe gatimi i kafshëve të egra dhe shpendëve. Gjellët karakteristike korçare janë: petanik me fasule, lakror, përvëlak i ardhur, lakror me qumësht, kërnacka etj. Vithkuqi përmendet për arrat dhe çajin me nam, për mishin e pjekur dhe bulmetin. Në Dardhë nuk duhet të ikni pa provuar të famshmin lakror me dy petë të pjekur në saç. Shumë të veçanta dhe të shijshme janë ligavecët e Dardhës, kërmijtë, kërpudhat e vendit dhe baçori ose lakrori me miell misri.
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Në Boboshticë ju mund të shijoni kuzhinë tradicionale shqiptare tek restorant Antoneta me specialitete të kuzhinës si mishi i pjekur dhe lakrori në saç, tek restorant Panorama do të provoni kuzhinë tradicionale korçare të ndërthurur me atë greke, apo tek restorant Aleksandër në Zarroshkë të Prespës ku përveç gatimeve tipike tradicionale shqiptare shijohen asortimente të veçanta si tavë peshku, krap, mrenjë, klen si dhe cironkat e famshme të skuqura të njoma dhe të thata. Karakteristikë për zonën e Prespës përveç gatimit të peshkut janë dhe specat ose piperkat e mbushura me gjizë, me hudhra apo lakër, byreku dhe gatimet e mishit. Përveç gatimeve tipike shumë të veçanta nuk mund të linim pa përmendur rakinë e manit që prodhohet në Boboshticë apo rakinë e Dardhës që prodhohet në fshatin me të njëjtin emër. Nuk mund të lini pa provuar dhe birrën e famshshme të Korçës, të parën birrë në Shqipëri.
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Receta të gatimit korçar Lakror me qumësht Përgatitet brumi i byrekut dhe lihet të pushojë 10-15 minuta mbuluar me pecetë. Ndërkohë valohet qumështi. Në anën tjetër rrihen vezët me sheqer, miell misri të situr, pak ujë dhe hidhen në qumështin e valuar. Zihet deri sa masa të trashet dhe hiqet nga zjarri, lihet të ohet pak, mbuluar me kapak që mos të krijojë kore. Hapen petët të holla si për byrek, lyhet tava, shtrohen petët duke i nxjerrë përgjysmë anës tavës dhe duke i spërkatur me gjalpë. Hidhet masa e përgatitur (qulli), spërkatet me gjalpë, mblidhen petët me rrudha duke lënë mesin bosh. Spërkatet me gjalp dhe piqet.
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Petanik me fasule Në fillim përgatiten fasulet që gjatë zierjes u hidhet qepë e grirë hollë dhe pak vaj ulliri e kripë. Përgatitet brumi i byrekut: hapen petë të holla, lihen 3-4 fije mënjanë dhe të tjerat piqen. Shtrohen petë të pjekura 2 e nga 2, shtresë fasule, dhe përsëri petë. Në fund vihen 1-2 petë të papjekura. Spërkatet me lyrë dhe piqet në furrë.
Për një tavë mesatare duhen: 3-4 gota miell gjysëm gote vaj 1 filxhan çaji me fasule 1 kokërr qepë mesatare 3 lugë gjelle vaj ulliri gjysëm filxhan çaji niseshte
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Kërnacka (qo e të Korçës) Mishi i grirë i deles dhe i viçit përzihen bashkë në një enë, shtojmë piper të kuq djegës (piperka), rigon, vezë sa të mpiksen. I japim formën që duam vetë dhe i skuqim në një tigan me vaj të nxehtë. Kërnackat shërbehen të ngrohta të shoqëruar me qepë të grirë.
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BASHKIA NESTORIO Guida e përbashkët e rajoneve Nestorio - Korçë
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HYRJE Bashkia e Nestorio-s ndodhet në Maqedoninë Perëndimore në distancë të afërt me qytetin e Kosturit. Përbëhet nga 4 njësi bashkiake Akriton (me komunat Dhipotamia, Komninada, Polianemo, Hionato), Arrenon (me komunat Eptahorio, Zuzuli, Hrisi, Gramo (me Komunën Grammo dhe Nestorio (me komunat Kotili, Kipseli,Nestorio, Ptelea). Karakteristikat e Bashkisë së Nestorio-s është zona malore, natyra e egër, bimësia e zhvilluar, malet e larta me peisazhe alpine dhe liqenet, lumi Alkiamonas që rrjedh nëpërmjet zonës, zonat e paprekura, fshatrat origjinale, traditat e veçanta të zonës, dhe lidhja e tij me Grammos dhe historinë moderne.
Harta Gjeografike e zonave fshqinjë Nestorio-Korçë
Karakteristikat e Bashkisë së Nestorio-s është zona malore, natyra e egër, bimësia e zhvilluar, malet e larta me peisazhe alpine dhe liqenet, lumi Alkiamonas që rrjedh nëpërmjet zonës, zonat e paprekura, fshatrat origjinale, traditat e veçanta të zonës, dhe lidhja e tij me Grammos dhe historinë moderne.
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Malet e larta, liqenet e bukura, lumejntë, pamjet natyrore, fshatrat e bukura por dhe burimet e pasura kulturore, kishat , muzerat, galeri-të me koleksionet e sklupturave dhe traditat lokale, karakterizojnë zonën e Korçës.
Tropojë Malësi e Madhe Has Pukë
Shkodër
Lezhë
Kukës
Mirditë Dibër
Kurbin
Mat
Krujë
Bulqizë
Durrës Tiranë Librazhd Kavajë Peqin
Elbasan
Lushnje
Pogradec Gramsh
Kuçovë Fier
Korce
Berat
Devoll
Skrapar
Mallakastër
Kolonja
Tepelenë
Përmet
Vlorë
Gjirokastër
Delvinë
Sarandë
Distanca midis dy Bashkive është shumë e vogël, Nestorio-Korçë 109 klm, peizazhi në të dy-ja zonat është magjik dhe të dy-ja përbëjnë një destinacion alternativ, që do të magjepsë vizitorin i cili kërkon «eksperienca» në natyrë dhe në origjinalitet.
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Maja e Gramozit në periudhën verore
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Karakteristikat e Natyrës Malet
Mali i Gramozit Gramozi është një mal shumë i bukur, me pyje alpesh, liqene të bukura, fanua dhe flora të rrallë. Ndodhet në kufirin Greqi-Shqipëri. Konsiderohet si pikë «lidhjeje» e Maqedonisë Perëndimore me Epirin por dhe e Greqisë me Shqipërinë Fshqinjë. Maja e tij arrin 2.520 metra, dhe renditet në mali i 4-t më i lartë në Greqi.
Gramozi është mal i vargut malor të Pindhos. Në mal mbizotërojnë shtigjet shkëmbore, maja të larta dhe mahnitëse, përrenj të vrullshëm, shumë burime dhe liqene malore, lloje të rralla faunas dhe floras. Gramozi përfshihet në strehimet më të rëndësishme të shpendëve dhe arinjve dhe përbën pjesë të rrjetit Natura 2000 të Evropës së Bashkuar.
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Dhrakolimni që ndodhet në zonën e Arrenes në Grammos.
Nga Grammos burrojnë lumenjtë Aliakmonas dhe Sarandaporos. Këtu ndodhen dhe liqenet alpine Gistova dhe Arrenes (Mucalia Dhrakolimnes). Mali është destinacion ideal për ata që kërkojnë eksperienca të paharrueshme në natyrë.
Është nga malet e Greqisë të cilat janë më pak të shfrytëzuara për turizëm, fakt i cili e bën atë më akoma me unik. Në skajet e tij, formohet një vend me bukuri unike me fusha të mbushura me gjelbërim, ujra të rrjedhshme si dhe pasuri të rrallë natyrore.
Komunat tradicionale të Kipselis dhe Kotilis Grammos ofron ecje të mrekullueshme në komunat e tij grafikë, në Gramoxoria (Pe o, Pe ofito, Hrisis, Aetomilica, Grammos).
Është një mal shumë i këndshëm, një mal i cili do pëlqehet shumë nga vizitorët e dashurur pas natyrtës.
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Maja e Profetit Ilia në zonën e Voios.
VOIOS është dhe ky mal i Pindhos (nga ana veriore e Pindhos), pothuajse i paprekur nga kultura moderne. Një pjesë e madhe e tij ndodhet në zonën e Kosturit dhe pjesa tjetër ndodhet në zonën e Kozanit. Mali fillon nga Nestorio, kalon në zona e Pendalofos- Cotilio dhe përfundon jashtë qytetit të Grevena-së. Lartësia e tij arrin në 1.800 metra, gjatësia e tij në 45 kilometra. Pjesa më e madhe e tij mbulohet me pyje prej dushku, ahu dhe gështenje. Pjesa e me lartë e Voios është maja në veri të Zoupaniotiko Ailia deri në Kullën e Kotilis. Voios formon bashkë me Grammo-n luginën e Sarantaporos. Voio-s i përket dhe volumi malor Ontria. Gjithashtu dhe kompleksi Avgerinos-Morfi-Cotilio, e cila zbret nga Avgerino në jug të Qarkut Grevena. Shtigjet perëndimore të tij janë mja të pjerrta, ndërsa ato lindore janë pak më të drejta. Në shtigjet lindore të malit, ndodhen shumë komuna dhe një rrjet monopatesh që më parë përdoreshin për komunikimin midis fshatrave.
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Voios u bë i njohur për mjeshtrat e tij dhe për arkitekturën karakteristike lokale të ndërtesave prej guri, të shtëpive, të urrave dhe të mullireve të ujit (puseve). Të shumëta janë karakteristikat që do e përfaqësonin, si «Mali i Mjeshtave të Gurit», « Mali i Ndërtesave dhe Urrave prej Guri». Mund të quheshe gjithashtu dhe «Mali i Monopateve, përderisa këto të fundit janë të shumta. Monopatete (të njohura si rrethore -«Pazarostrates») fillonin dhe përfundonin në Cotili ku organizonin dhe pazarin e famshëm. Voios është një zonë malore mja e gjelbëruar, që ofron shumë në vizitorët e dashuruar me natyrën por dhe në ata që dëshirojnë të vizitojnë komunat e tij të bukura dhe të vogla.
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Kishëz prej Guri, objekt i mjeshtrave të zonës së Voios.
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Aliakmonas rrjedh përtej zonës. Është lumi më i gjatë (310 kilometra) në Greqi që buron në tokë Greke, (nga malet e Grammos dhe Voios). Kalon nga shumë zona të Maqedonisë ( Kostur, Grvena, Kozani, Imathia) dhe zbrazet në Gjirin e Thermaikos, duke formuar një Dhelta (∆) që mirpret vendbanime të rëndësishme. Në bazë të një versioni, emri Alikmona e ka prejardhjen nga als (alas, det) dhe nga akmon (amoni). Duke u bazuar në mitologjinë Greke Aliakmon ishte një nga zotët e lumenjeve, fëmija e Okeanos dhe e Tithios. Përrenjtë dhe degët e lumit Aliakmona jnaë Grammos, Stavopotamos, Pramoritsa, Grevenitikos, Venetikos, Sarandaporos, Tripotamos dhe shumë të tjerë. Në Aliakmona jetojnë 33 lloje peshqsh. Nga këto pothuajse 30 janë amtarë.
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Pamje panoramike të Lumit Aliakmona në zonën e River Party
Shumë nga ato konsiderohen si të rrallë, dhe një nga “mavrocironi” nuk jeton në asnjë vend tjetër të botës. Peshq të tjerë në Aliakmona janë krapi dhe tro a e ylbertë ndërkohë që në grykderdhjen e tij ekzistojnë dhe pak ngjala. Gjithashtu në këtë zonë janë vënë re dhe 215 lloje shpendësh. Midis tyre dhe pelikani dalmat dhe “leptomita”, që konsiderohen si zogj nga më të rrallët në botë. Vizitorët mund të vizitojnë zonën afër brigjeve të Aliakmonas dhe të admirojnë pasurinë e rrallë natyrore të lumit ose dhe të peshkojnë. Më guximtarët mund të provojnë a ësitë e tyre në ra ing, kanoe (lundër) ose kajak. Lumi ofron shumë në zhvillimin e zonës.
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LIQENE Në Grammos, në lartësi 2.350m. ndodhet liqeni alpin Gistova. Zona rreth liqenit është unike nga ana e bukurisë, ndërkohë që shtihet në livadhe alpine. Pak më poshtë, në zona e Arrenon në lartësi 1730m. Zonë me pyje të dendur malore ahu, ndodhet liqeni malor i dyfishtë Mucalia. Po në të njëjtën zonë (Arrenon), ndodhen të dy-ja Dhrakolimnes. Njëra prej tyre, është liqen i vogël dhe jo i thellë. Këtu jeton një lloj ujori (vendasit e quajnë «peshk me këmbë»). E dyta nga Dhrakolimnes ndodhet në lartësi të madhe, në kufirin GreqiShqipëri dhe aksesi në to bëhet vetëm më këmbë nga fshati Grammos.
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Pamje nga pyje me pisha (djathtas) dhe pyje ahu (majtas) Pyje të dendur mbulojnë pjesën më të madhe të Grammos. Ekzistojnë gjithashtu pyje më të rralla, livadhe, si dhe fusha të vogla kultivuara, ndërkohë që janë rregjistruar 487 lloje bimësh, 21 nga të cilat janë endemike. Zonat kryesore bimësh janë: Bimësia në breg të lumit: Shelgjet formojnë «galeri» natyrore dhe gjithashtu ekzistojnë akoma dhe shumë lloje të rralla pemësh si panjë (sfedamia), bli, elm. Zona e lisit: Lloje të ndryshme dushku bashkë me pemë të tjera gjetherrënëse formojnë shkurre, ose pyje mbi luginat e thella që ndodhen në Grammos.
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Livadhe Alpine ne zonën e gjërë të Grammos
Më lart, pyjet rrallohen dhe më pas përfundojnë. Dëbora që mbulon këtë zonë në pjesën më të madhe të vitit, e ohta dhe era parandalojnë zhvillimin akoma dhe të pemëve më të durueshme. Vendin e tyre e marrin livadhet alpine, mbase dhe më të bukra të vendit. Këtë livadhe zotërojnë dhe një flora të rrallë për vendin e Greqisë, me bimë të vogla dhe lule të egra.
Mali Voios është një nga zonat me më shumë pyje në Greqi. Karakterizohet nga mbulimi me pyje që arrin 80 %. Zona të mbëdha me pyje me pisha të zeza, ahu, bredh maqedonas, dushk, gështenjë mbulojnë të gjitha luginat dhe shtigjet e malit. Brenda, por dhe rreth e rrotull fshatrave ekzistojnë arrë, kedri, lajthi, ua, mollë, shelg, qershi, dardhë, verr, plep dhe bajame. Gjithashtu mbijnë lule të egra dhe shumë lloje të rralla si anemone-orchid, kroko i egër, çaj dhe salep. Voios është gjithashtu dhe nga vendet me më shumë kërpudha në Greqi, me llojin që mbizotëron «kalogerakia», «vasilika», «kokinuskes», «zarkadisia», «morheles», ndërsa ekziston dhe trufa.
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Shqiponja e artë, një nga grabitqarët më të mëdha të zonës të Grammos
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Flora e pasur dhe me shumëllojshmëri e zonës shoqërohet dhe nga fauna e pasur dhe e shumëllojshme. Në Grammo, dhi-të e egra, mbijetojnë në lartësi të madhe, më të larta dhe se livadhet alpine, në shtigjet më të largëta dhe në pyjet më të izoluara. Më poshtë, në lartësi më të ulët, në pyjet, në livadhet, dhe në fushat rriten arinjtë, sorkadhet, derrat e egër, lepujt, pak uqër, mace të egra, si dhe një shumëllojshmëri gjitarësh të vegjël. Voios përbën vendbanim për gjitarët trupmëdhenj të faunës së egër që ekzistojnë në tokë Greke, si uqër, dhelpra, ketra, sorkoadhe, derra të egër, mace të egra, lepuj dhe arriun kafe. Në lumnjt e zonës ekzistojnë shumë lloje peshqsh: tro ë, ciron, gurunomites, gi opsara, ngjela etj.
Në zonën e Grammos mbijeton një numër i madh llojesh shpendësh që arrin shifrën 142. Përfshihen nëpërmjet tyre 21 lloje grabitqarësh. Këto lloje janë gjeraqina, lejleku, ski eri, shqiponja e artë, akoma dhe shkaba e vogël. Në Voio, ekosistemi i pasur, me një shumëllojshmëri pyjesh, lumenj, livadhe, shkëmbinj dhe zona të banuara, bën pjesë të një faune shpendësh mja të rëndësishme. Në total referohen 97 lloje shpendësh. Akoma në kategorinë e faunës së pasur të Grammos dhe specifikisht në kategorinë e zavrranikëve dhe të amfibeve ekzistojnë tritonet si dhe të quajturat «peshqit me këmbë»
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Ariu kafe Grek që mbijeton në zonën me të gjërë të Pindhos.
Ariu Kafe- Lloj i mbrojtur në prioritet. Është simboli i maleve të Pindhos dhe veçanërisht i Grammos, është gjitari më trupmadh i egër të maleve të evropës. Lartësia e kafshëve të rritura arrin në 1m., gjatësia arrin 2 m., ndërsa pesha e një kafshe të rritur varjon nga 70 deri në 350 kile ( në meshkujt). Një ari jeton normalisht për 20 deri 25 bjet. Konsiderohet si kafshë me shumë zgjuarsi, kujtesë të mirë, maturi, por dhe kureshtje. Popullsia lokale e Gramos dhe e zonave përreth numërohet rreth 30 persona. Lidhet në mënyrë organike dhe me popullsinë qendrore të Pindhos, por dhe me popullsinë më të vogël që jeton në anën shqiptare. Ariu preferon ushqime me prejardhje bimore (rreth 85%) dhe ka nevojë nga ushqim me sasi të madhe për të mirmbajtur peshën e tij trupore si dhe fuqinë e tij. Ushqet me të gjitha llojet e frutave që ekzistojnë në pyll: manaferra, mollë të tharta, qershi, mollë, dardha, manaferra,
fruta sorbate, fruta të trendefalit të egër, luleshtrydhe të egra, kokrra drithri, arra ahu, por dhe zhardhokë, bimë dhe sallata jeshile. Plotëson ushqimin e saj me mjaltë, me gjitarë të medhenj dhe të vegjël, me insekte (kryesisht me marauzhga) dhe me breshka. Zona ku leviz çdo ari mbulon zakonisht qindra kilometra katrorë. Arinjtë lëvizin me kujdes dhe kryesisht pas perëndimit të djellit, duke iu shmangur takimeve të padëshiruara me njerzit. Por, vizitori, mund të dallojë, në vend të kafshëve, gjurmët e pranisë së tyre: gjurmë në baltë dhe në pellgje me ujë, degë të thyera nga pemët frutore (mbase për tu ushqyer bashkë me nënën dhe të voglin e saj), gurë të kthyer për të gjetur insekte, majat e pishave të vogla të thyera për të shënuar zonën e tyre.
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PAMJET E NATYRËS
Pyje me bredhe, lise, kedra dhe dru ahu, lugina, shkëmbinj të formuar si dhe shtigjet e pjerrta alternohen në mënyrë harmonike me fusha dhe livadhe, kodra, përrenj dhe lujmenj të vrullshëm. Një vend me bukuri mahnitëse sintetizon pamjen natyrore në zonën e Nestorios. Përveç maleve madhështore të Grammos dhe Voios, liqent dhe lumenjtë, këtu ndodhen dhe shumë monumente unike të natyrës që presin vizitorët për t’i zbuluar.
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Në zonën e Grammos, shtrihet pylli i virgjër Baruga, një pyll i përzjer me dru ahu, bredh dhe pishe të zezë me zona të hapura për barinjtë, e cila shfaq një vlerë të veçantë nga ana ekologjike, shkencore dhe estetike dhe është përcaktuar si «Monument i Natyrës».
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Pamje panoramike të një pjese të pyllit Baruga
Në zonën e Nestorio, në Kështjella, pamja e saj ofron një bukuri mahnitëse.
Kështjella është një akropol natyror dhe njëkohësisht një vend arkeologjik në anën lindore të fshatit.
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Lokacioni Shkëmbi i Kuq e Pigasos në hyrje të Nestorios
Shkëmbi i Kuq I Pigasos, ndodhet në hyrje të Nestorios. Në bazë të mitologjisë, ngjyra e tij erdhi nga gjaku i kalit me krahë, i cili ishte i verbuar nga Dhia (mbreti i zotëve) që rra aty. Një tjetër traditë mbeshtet faktin që shpella në bazën e shkëmbit, ishte dikur fole-ja e një gjarpëri gjikand i cili mbronte zonën.
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Një sërë shkëmbinjsh vertikalë, mbizotërojnë mbi rrënojat e Kotili-t të Vjetër. Janë hynerrat gjikandë të «Vdekjes», dhe të vazhdimit të tyre drejt Kipseli-t. Hynerrat, me ngjyrat e tyre karakteristike gri të gurëve të Voios, kanë lartësi 300m. Dhe sinqerisht të mahnisin. Nga poshtë vazhdon shteg me pyll pishe deri në kufi me fshatin. Pjesa e mbrapme mbulohet me pyje të dendur ahu, deri poshtë në zonën e Nestorios. Lartësia e tyre më e madhe arrin 1.627 metra.
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Gryka malore me lartësi 300 m. Të hynerrave të Vdekjes.
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Pamje vjeshte nga kanioni i Aliakmonas. Kanioni i mahnitshëm i Alikmonas përbëhet nga shtige vertikale me bimësi stë mrekullueshme, ndërsa lumi formon gjarpërime uji të mrekullueshme.
Pamje panoramike e kataraktit në zonën Cuka të komunës Katarakti, në monastirin e Arkangjelit e «Cukas» afër Shën Anës dhe lugina ngjitur e «Stenon» eshtë shumë i bukur. Maja e Alevistas, ofron një pamje natyrore. Që aty pamja e Smolika dhe e Olimbos është e mahnitshme, sidomos kur atmosfera është e pastër.
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Partizanët në zonën e Katafiki në Grammos. Shpella e madhe në Grammos, në pozicionin e Katafiki afër majës së Vertenik, përdoreshe si spital i partizanve gjatë periudhës së lu ës civile. Por, zona e shpellës ka akses të vështirë.
Përdorimi i vendit të River Party nga njerëz për tu larë gjatë muajve të verës. Zona e River Party, është një destinacion ideal për ekskursione të organizuara të klubeve, korporatave, të turistëve por dhe shkollave. Vendi përballë me lumin është shumë i bukur dhe ofron mundësi për shumë aktivitete por dhe mund të shijosh ushqimin, pijet, kafen në vendin e posaçëm që ndodhet në atë zonë.
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«Monopati i Ariut» përbën një rrugë për të ecur, të rrumbullakët, rrugë malore në malet e Grammos dhe specifikisht në lartësitë e pjesës veriore dhe në perëndim të Nestorios. Qëllimi i tij kryesor ëeshtë të ofrojë në vizitori informacione bazë për ariun, për zakonet e tij, problemet që krijohen nga bashkëekzistenca e tij me njeriun, por në përgjithësi dhe për natyrën dhe historinë e zonës. Për këtë qëllim, monopati, është gdhendur në mënyrë të tillë që të kalojë nga një shumëllojshmëri habitatësh të zonës që janë të rëndësishëm për ariun dhe kafshët e tjera të egra. Monopati kalon nga pzje ahu dhe lisi, livadhe malore të hapura, zona blegtorie, përrenj malorë, tokat e braktisura dhe pemishtet.
Urrë prej druri, pamje nga monopatet e hartuara në zonën e Grammos
Monopati kalon nga rrugë të vjetra nëpërmjet fshatrave të vjetra të zonës, rrugë pyjore dhe rurale të kohës si dhe monopate pyjore. Në të gjithë gjatësinë e tij, vizitori mund të shikojë burime të rëndësishme ushqimi dhe gjurmë nga arinj, dhe nga gjitarë të tjerë (derra të egër, sorkadhe, uqër etj.)
Rruga ka gjatësi totale 10.2 klm. Rruga, nuk shfaq nivel të madh vështirësie. Pjesa më e madhe e monopatit është e mbushur me pyje. Pjesa e parë, (gjatësi 3.95 klm) ,fillon nga Nestorio dhe vazhdon deri në Ammorema. Vizitori lëviz në rrugë dheri rurale, në një zonë kryesisht blegtorale, me pyll të rrallë dhe me livadhe. Në fillim shikon stan dhe çezmë për ujitjen e kafshëve.
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Organizim ecjeje nga shoqata ekologjike Kallisto
Rruga ndjek rugën e vjetër Nestorio-AmmudhasAlevica, shtylla kryesore e zonës malore të Grammmos, që lidh pjesën qendrore me atë verjore. Në disa pjesë të saj ndjek rrugën e sotme pyjore, ndërsa në disa të tjera, monopation e vjetër, ku ekzistojnë akoma gjurmë të shtresës së vjetër të shtruar me gurë. Pjesa e dytë (gjatësi 1.3 klm) fillon nga Ammorema dhe vazhdon një monopat pyjor me pyje ahu. Monopati është mja i pjerrët, dhe disa pjesë të tij jane shtresa të shtruara me gurë. Pjesa e tretë (gjatësi 1.98 klm) ndjek rrugën e vjetër pyjore drejt fshatit të vjetrë, në një zonë ku mbizotërojnë pyje ahu, ndërkohë ekzistojnë dhe lloje të tjera (bredh, Pisha e zezë). Kjo pjesë zotëron burimet më të shumta ushqimore për ariun dhe kafshët e egra dhe këtu vizitori do të qaset me gjurmët e shumta të lartpërmendura. Në fshatin e vjetër Orsec aty ku përfundon kjo pjesë, vizitori do të qasë çezmë, shtëpi të rëna, pemë frutore (pemë arre, lajthie, gështenjë, kumbulla etj).
Pjesa e katërt (gjatësi 3,25 klm) ndjek një monopat të formuar nga fshati i vjetër deri në rrugën rurale të sotme të Nestorios-. Rruga në fillim zotëron rrënoje të një kishe të vogël të fshatit të vjetër brenda një livadhi të hapur dhe vazhdon në pyje dhe livadhe. Nga shumë pjesë të tij ofron pamje të zonës Nestorio “River Party”. Përveç zonës së rrumbullakët, është pastruar edhe nje pjesë tjetër e shtresave të vjetra (gjatësi 1,23 klm), e cila shtrihet në pjesën veriperëndimore, nga pozicioni i fshatit të vjetër dhe specifikisht nga çezma, drejt rrugës të sotme pyjore që bashkon Nestorio me pjesën veriore të Grammos.
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Monopati: River Party – Kondari Pikënisja e këtij monopati ndodhet në pajisjet e River Party në pjesën veriore të bregut të lumit, nga ku fillonte rruga e vjetër e mushkave. Monopati ndjek rrugë paralele me bregun verior të lumit Aliakmona, në toka pyjore deri në urën e vjetër të rrugës së mëparshme rurale Janinë-Kostur. Monopati kalon nga urra dhe ndjek rrugën paralele me rrugën e vjetër rurale me gjatësi 177 metra. Nga kjo pikë vazhdon rrugën e monopatit të vjetër me drejtim ngjitës. Në vazhdim ndjek drejtim paralel të bregut jugor të Aliakmona-s. Monopati kalon përgjatë shtegut verior të malit Voios dhe më pas zbret në brigjet e lumit deri në pajisjet e ngrënjes të River Party dhe të urrës. Në fakt ajo është një rrugë e mbyllur, ku pikënisja përbën dhe fundin e saj.
Gjatësia totale e monopatit është 3.650 metra. Kohëzgjatja e monopatit vlerësohet në 1-1 orë e gjysëm dhe niveli i vështirësisë është I vogël deri mesatar. Rruga në gjatësinë e saj më të madhe është pa vështirësi. Periudha që preferohet për tu vizituar është i gjith viti sipas kushteve atmosferike. Llojet me kryesore në pzjet e monopatit janë: dushkaja, sardelja, panje, dardhe e egër, ndërsa në brigjet e lumit Aliakmona rriten shumë pemë dhe shelgje.
Monopati: Nestorio-Cuka (Monastiri i vjetër i Arkangjelit) Piknisja e këtij monopati ndodhet në rrugë dheri që lidh zonën e Stenes me Nestorio-n. Ky monopat i ngushtë me parë e përdorinin banorët e Nestorios për të arritur te Monastiri i vjetër për tu falur, aty ku sot ndodhet kishëza Burimi i Jetës. Gjatësia totale e monopatit është 1.740 metra.
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Koha mesatare e monpatit vlerësohet 50 minuta deri në një orë dhe niveli i vështirësisë është mesatar. Rruga në pjesën më të gjatë të saj është jo e vështirë. Periudha e përshtatshme për ta vizituar referohet i gjith viti sipas kushteve atmosferike. Llojet me kryesore në pzjet e monopatit janë: dushkaja, sardelja, panje, dardhe e egër, ndërsa në brigjet e lumit Aliakmona rriten shumë pemë dhe shelgje.
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Monopat : Nestorio Cuka (Monastiri i vjetër i Νεστόριο – Τσούκα (Monastiri i vjetër i Arkangjelit)
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Pamje nga Hoteli BB në Parkun Kombëtar të Bashkëpajtimit
Rruga me automjet: Nestorio- Parku Kombëtar i Bashkëpajtimit Është një rrugë shumë e bukur rreth 30 klm që fillon nga Nestorio dhe të drejton në Parkun Kombëtar të Bashkëpajtimit, pak më larg se fshati Pe o. Parku, ashtu si shfaqet edhe më pas në këtë udhëzim, krijon një udhëtim në histori dhe në dije për zonën në alë. Për këtë rrugë, vizitori drejtohet drejt zonës të river party. Vazhdon vetëm drejt duke ndjekur kanjonin e Alikmonas, deri sa arrin në fshatin Pe o. Pas fshatit Pe o, nuk kthehesh djathtas drejt fshatit Grammos, por vazhdon drejt dhe 7
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Pamje të çastit nga rrugë 4X4 Nestorio-Pe oMirovliti-Pe ofitoHrisi-Eptahori
Rrugë me Automjet: Pe o – Mirovlitis - Pe ofito Following the above route, visitors can continue driving on an ashpalt road to the village Pe ofyto. The route and the villages are very beautiful.
Rrugë me automjet 4Χ4: Ekzistojnë shumë rrugë të tilla, shumë interesante, si: • Nestorio- Glikoneri- Pefko- Lianotopi- Vertenik- Grammos. Kthimi: Grammos-Lianopati- Trilofos- Monopilo- Janohori- Livadhotopi- Nestorio. Gjatësia e kësaj rruge është 82 km., kërkon makinë 4x4 dhe zgjat 2 deri në 3 orë sipas kushteve atmosferike. • Nestorio-Kotili-Haros-Parku i Pajtimit Kombëtar- Mirovlitis- Arrenes- Aetomilica. Kthimi Arrenes- SgurosLianopati-Ikonisma e Shënmërisë-Pefko-Nestorio. Rruga zgjat 115 km., kërkon makinë 4X4 dhe zgjat 4 deri në 5 orë sipas kushteve atmosferike. • Nestorio- Pefko- Mirovlitis- Pefkofito- Hrisi- Eptahori- Zuzuli. Kthimi Yuyuli- Eptahori- Kipseli- KotiliNestorio. Kjo rrugë ka gjatësi 135 klm., dhe kërkon makinë 4X4 (megjithëse gjysma e rrugës është e shtruar me asfalt) dhe zgjat 4 deri në 5 orë sipas kushteve atmosferike.
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Monopati i famshëm E6, kalon nëpërmjet Grammos dhe është ideal për ecje, brëndapyjesh të dendur dhe pranë brigjeve të lumenjve. Në zona ekziston një rrjet komplet me monopate që lidhin komunat. Monopatet zotërojnë sinjale dhe ndihmojnë vizitorët të eksplorojnë zonën.
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Alpinizëm gjatë aktivitetit DUKE ECUR
Në Grammos dhe në Voios shumica e rrugëve pyjore janë idealë për biçikletë malore. Në Nestorio dhe në zonën përreth ofrohen aktivitete të ndryshme mja interesante si ra ing dhe kanoe (lundër)- kajak në ujrat e lumit Aliakmona.
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Aktivitet i fëmijëve sportistë gjatë aktivitetit DUKE ECUR
Hyrje e grupit atletik me kanoe në lumin Aliakmona.
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Një mit lidh zonën me Nestora-n, të birin e Agamemnon-as, që ndërtoi Nestorio-n, ndërsa vëllai i tij Orestis më vonë ndërtoi Argos-Orestiko. Ekziston dhe një traditë e vjetër që zbilon gjurmët e Aleksandrit të Madh në Nestorio, kur babai i tij Filipi i B e dërgoi kur ai ishte akoma adoleshent, në këtë zonë që të fuqizohet, të burrërohet dhe të arsimohet në artin e lu ës në shtigjet e vështira të maleve të Grammos.
Ura prej guri e Zuzuli-t
Monumente Historike Kështjella e Nestorio-s ndodhet në lartësi rreth 1000 metra. Në lashtësi roli që luante ishte shumë i rëndësishëm pasi mbronte zonën përreth nga sulmime të ndryshme.
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Ura prej guri e Kotilit të vjetër Ura prej guri, ndodhen në fshatra të ndryshme si: • Në Eptahorio: në formë harku, e ndërtuarnë 1900, ndodhet në fshat. • Në Kusubli: në formë harku, e ndërtuar në fund të shekullit të 16-të dhe ndodhet në lumin Zuzuniotiko. • Në Zuzuli: u ndërtua më 1880 dhe ndodhet pak më larg se fshati Zuzuli. • Në Kotilin e vjetër, në formë harku u ndërtua në shekullin e 19-të. Disa nga to ( si 2 urat e Zuzulit të vjetër) u karakterizuan si punime arti dhe si monumente të ruajtura historike pasi përbëjnë simbole me shumë vlerë, për studimin e vazhdimësisë të arkitekturës lokale popullore dhe të përpunimit të urave në këtë zonë, ku takohen Maqedonia Perëndimore me Epirin.
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Pamje panoramike nga mulliri i vjetër me ujë në Nestorio
Mulliri me ujë në Nestorio . Vizitori ia vlen të shikojë mullirin e vjetër me ujë unik pasi është i shekullit të 19-të. Është mulli me ujë (pus) prej guri, i cili është restauruar në formën e tij fillestare. Parku Kombëtar i bashkëpajtimit Grammos. Funksionon nën mbikëqyrjen e Institucionit Parlamentar për Kushtetutën dhe Demokracinë, një organizate që merr përsipër një sërë aktivitetesh arsimore. Funksionimi i Parkut filloi në fillim të muajit Korrik të vitit 2012.
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U krijua me qëllim të ofrojë kulturën e mirkuptimit shpirtëror, bashkëpunimit dhe bashkëjetesës në paqe midis të rinjve të të gjithë botës. Ndodhet në lartësi 1450 metra, në një vend alpik të mbushur me pemë. Parku përveç kontributit të tij në kuptimin e historisë të kaluar të zonës, kontribuon gjithashtu në infromimin dhe ndërgjegjësimin e vizitorve për mjedisin natyror dhe llojet e florës dhe të faunës mja të pasura të zonës por dhe më gjërë të pjesës malore të Grammos.
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Pamje Panoramike i pajisjeve të Parkut të Pajtimit Kombëtar
Në ndërtesat e Parkut vizitorët mund të eksplorojë Ekspozitën e fotografisë me përmbajtje historike «Grammos: Udhëtime në Histori» ku tregohen me detaje, paralelisht me fotografitë, ndodhitë e mëdha historike që shenuan historinë Greke të shekullit të 20-të, Beteja e Maqedonisë, Lu rat Ballkanike, Lu a e A’ dhe e B’ Botërore, si dhe posedimi italo-gjerman. Kujdesje e veçantë gjatë tregimit nga ciceroni jepet në lu a cilivile, shkaqet dhe rezultatin e tij. Gjithashtu vizitori, mund të eksplorojë ekspozitën «Grammos : Udhëtime në Natyrë», të admirojë fotografi nga vendet me të bukura dhe më karakteristike të zonës malore, si dhe fotografi të llojeve të luleve, të shpendëve, që jetojnë te kjo zonë. Ekzistojnë dhoma të projektuara posaçërisht për të shfaqur dokumentare për historinë dhe për mjedisin natyror të zonës në alë.
Përveç 2 ekspozitave ne Parku, ekziston dhe bibliotekë me 1200 vëllime, të cilat fokusohen kryesisht në historia moderne dhe në mjedisi natyror. Gjithashtu ekzistojnë dhe kompjutera që japin mundësinë e shfletimin në Internet. Në dhomën e evenimenteve, me kapacitet 100 persona, mund të mirptiten aktivitete nga Univeristet, Shoqata dhe Institucione të tjer. Në Parku funksionon dhe restorant-kafe dhe hotel BB me 12 dhoma, menaxhimin e të cilave e kam marrë përsipër koorporata e Grave të Nestorios me emërimin «Shije Grammos- Γεύσεις Γράµµου». Ekziston mundësia e vizitës në Parku Kombëtar të gjitha ditët e javës, ndonëse gjatë ditëve të javës do ishte mire komunikimi nëpërmjet telefonit para vizitës që të mund të vërtetohet nga restoranti dhe hoteli që funksionojnë normalisht.
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Monumente Fetare
Në Nestorio dallojnë kisha e «ArkangjelitΠαµµεγίστων Ταξιαρχών» e vitit 1858, me tempull madhështor të gdhendur në dru, -si dhe kisha e «Shën Mërisë- Κοίµησης της Θεοτόκου», kisha më e vjetër e komunës, me kambanë shumëkëndëshe prej guri, ikona të vjetra dhe libra fetarë të shekullit të 18-të dhe 19-të, e ndërtuar në vitin 1816. Pak më larg se Nestorio dhe në largësi 7 klm., në Shën Ana, ndodhet Monastiri i Arkangjelit të «Cukas», i cili ka marrë e mrin e tij nga fshati i brakticur me të njëjtin emër, pak më ne veri.
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Pamje panoramike të Monastirit të Arkangjelit të Cukas
Është një monastir historik, i cili duhet tëjetë ndërtuar rreth shekullit të 13 –të. Kz monastir ka një vlerë historike shumë të vepantë, pasi përbën një shëmbull të arkitekturës metabizante të gurit. Monastiri ukarakteriziua në vitin 1961, monument i mbrojtur nga Ministria e Kulturës. Eshtë i ndërtuar në një shkëm gjigand, sipër mbi një nga lumenjtë e Aliakmonas dhe në këtë pikë krijon një katarakt mahnitës.
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Kishëza e Shën Nikollës e Petrit-it në komunën e Ptelea-s
Në komunën lokale Ptelea, kisha e Shën Dhimitrit u karakterizua monument nga Ministria e Kulturës. Është bazilikë e arreduar me piktura murale që përbëjnë shëmbull arti të shekullit të 19-të. Në të njëjtën zonë, monument historik u karakterizua dhe kisha e Shën Nikollës. Ështe një kishëz me arkitekturë bizante të rrallë, e cila është ndërtuar në vitin 1417 Në zonën e Linotopio, (afër fshatit Grammos) ndodhet një monument mahnitës, monastiri i Shën Zaharia-s, i ndërtuar brenda në pyll. U karakterizua monument historik nga Ministria e Kulturës. Eshtë nga koha e sundimit Turk me piktura murale të shekullit të 17, që lidhen me piktorët e Linotopites.
Në Slimnica shpëtohet monastiri i rrënuar i Shën Gjergjit, monument historik, kishëza e Shën Hristoforit, si dhe kishat e Shën Mërisë (1743) në komunën e Shën Thanasit (Αγίου Αθανασίου (1874) Në Pe o brenda një zone mahnitëse ndodhet monastiri i «Burimit të Jetës -Ζωοδόχου Πηγής» Në Janohori, Kisha e Shën Mërisë, është unike në Ballkan dhe veçon nga tempulli i saj i gdhendur në dru.
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Kishëza e Shën Nikollës e Petrit-it në komunën e Ptelea-s
Kisha e Shenjtë e Shën Thanasit në Trilofo
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Kisha e Shënjtë e Pamegices të Aarkangjelit në Nestorio
Në Janohori, kisha e Shën Mërisë, unike në Ballkan për arsye të tempullit së saj
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AKTIVITETE TRADICIONALE – EVENTE TÍ shumta janÍ aktivitete qÍ organizohen nÍ komunat e BashkisÍ sÍ Nestorio-s, panigjire, evente kulturore, aktivitete shfaqeje, me mÍ tÍ njogurÍn river party. NÍ Nestorio, nÍ ditÍn e festimit tÍ Shpirtit tÍ ShenjtÍ, bÍhen festivale-panigjire tÍ mÍdha me muzikÍ dhe kÍrcime nÍ kishzÍn e mrekullueshme tÍ TrinisÍ sÍ ShenjtÍ, nÍ KÍshtjella. Panigjir organizohet dhe mÍ 15 Gusht nÍ Kato Nestorio, nÍ kisha e ShÍn MÍrisÍ. NjÍ tjeter shkak pÍr tÍ vizituar Nestorio-n ÍshtÍ dhe Karnavali Tradicional Nestoritiko, i cili organizohet çdo vit nÍ data 1 dh e2 Janar. NÍ Kotili, çdo verÍ mÍ 20 Korrik bÍhet festivalpanigjir nÍ kishÍn e Profetit Ilia. Organizimin e redakton Shoqata e Kotilites. NÍ Kranohori, , festohet Dita para Krishtlindjeve, me ndezjen e bubunas (zjarr nÍ formÍ piramide) dhe ofrohet pjata lokale (cigaridhe dhe shumÍ verÍ). Gjithashtu, nÍ datÍn 1 Korrik, organizohet panigjir popullor pÍr nderin e ShÍn AnargjirÍve, tÍ cilÍn janÍ mbrojtÍsit e fshatit. NÍ Pe o dhe nÍ Kipseli Kipseli festohet mÍ 26 Qershor, ShÍn e Premtja, mbrojtÍsja e 2 fshtrave. Realizohen evente kulturore qÍ organizohen nga shoqatat likale tÍ zonÍs. NÍ Janohori, nÍ Monopilo, nÍ Livadhotopi, dhe nÍ Sliminca nÍ kÍto 4 fshtra festohet mÍ 15 gusht. NÍ sezonin dimÍror kÍto fshatra tÍ Grammos nuk banohen, por nÍ verÍ mbushen me njerÍz tÍ cilÍt kanÍ prejardhjen nga kÍto zona.
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Aktivitetet Pylli i MiqÍsis͝. Bashkia e Nestorios çdo vit, pas verÍs tÍ 2007 qÍ u doq njÍ zonÍ e Grammos, organizon aktivitete dyditore, Pylli i MiqÍsis͝, pÍr ndÍrgjegjÍsimin e banorÍve pÍr mbrojtjen e natyrÍs, dhe tÍ parandalimit tÍ zjarreve. Takimet e MiqÍve tÍ KÍrpudhave. Organizohet nga shoqata e MiqÍve tÍ KÍrpudhave tÍ MaqedonisÍ PerÍndimore. Zakonisht janÍ takime nga i gjithÍ vendi por dhe ndÍrkombÍtare si vitin e kaluar, ku merrnin pjesÍ pÍrveç GrekÍrve dhe 50 ItalianÍ, ndÍr tÍ cilÍt dhe Kryetari i MiqÍve Trufa i Salendo, Kryetari i MiqÍve tÍ KÍrpudhave nga Lece si dhe shef-a tÍ njohur nga Italia.
Nestorio Reunion. PĂŤrbĂŤn takim global tĂŤ NestoritĂŤve. U organizua pĂŤr herĂŤ tĂŤ parĂŤ nĂŤ Nestorio nĂŤ vitin 2005, nga data 10 deri mĂŤ 15 Gusht. PĂŤrgjegjĂŤsit e organizimit ishin Shoqata e nestoritĂŤve Kliveland dhe Bashkia e Nestorios nĂŤ bashkĂŤpunim me ShoqatĂŤn e nestoritĂŤve tĂŤ Toronto, Melburn-it dhe Selanik-ut. NĂŤ Gusht tĂŤ vitit 2010 u ripĂŤrsĂŤrit i njĂŤjti takim. QĂŤllimi i takimit Nestorio Reunion ĂŤshtĂŤ tĂŤ mblidhen tĂŤ gjithĂŤ NesoritĂŤt e vjetĂŤr dhe tĂŤ rinj nĂŤ vendin e tyre tĂŤ prejardhjes, tĂŤ ripĂŤrtĂŤriten lidhjet e tyre, tĂŤ njohin mĂŤ tĂŤ rinjtĂŤ vendin e prindĂŤrve tĂŤ tyre dhe tĂŤ informohen pĂŤr zhvillimin e BashkisĂŤ tĂŤ Nestorios. Takimet pĂŤrmbanjĂŤ shumĂŤ aktivitete si: evente, ekskursione, shfaqje teatri dhe pjesmarrje nĂŤ evente fetare dhe kulturore.
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Pamje madhështore nga fishekzjarret gjatë ceremonisë së çeljes të River Party
River Party, festa e madhe afër Alikmona-s, është sot një event shumë i njohur. Kjo ide filloi para shumë vitesh, pothuajse në fillimet e muajit Gusht të vitit 1978, kur një shoqëri- kryesisht fëmijë emigrantësh që erdhën për pushime në vendin e tyre – vendosën të krijojnë festën e tyre në brigjet e Aliakmonas. Kjo ide u konsiderua si e shkëlqer dhe kjo festë vazhdoi dhe vitet e ardhshme me kitara, majetofone dhe shumë qejf. Festivali i parë i organizuar u relalizua më 1985, me grupin «Tripes». Nga atëherë River Party, bëhet çdo vit weekend-in e parë të Gushtit. Përbën pikë referimi në eventet kulturore të vendit. Vendodhja e River Party është e mahnitshme.
Marrin pjesë artistë të njohur por dhe të rinj që përfaqësonjë muzikën artistike, rok, pop, dhe atë popullore. Paralelisht organizohen aktivitete sportive dhe natyrore- ecje, ekskursione në Grammos, alpinizëm, kanoe, kajak, not në ujrat e pastra të lumit, lojra orientimi, harqe, qitje, li ing, lojra në trampolino, parashutë pjerrtas, si dhe shfaqje teatri për fëmijë, ekspozita fotografie, libri dhe arti popullor. Sot, River Party organizohet nga Biznesi Komunal i Turizmit , Kulturës, dhe Zhvillimit Social të Nestorios.
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Fshatra Turistike
Komunat dhe fshatrat e zonës janë malore, por në kodra dhe male me bimësi të shkëlqyer dhe në zona alpine, me shtëpi prej guri shumica- që tregojnë mjeshtëri- disa me kafene dhe gjallëri, ndërsa të tjera të pabanuara.
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Pamja e Nestorio nga rruga që të çon në Kotili
Nestorio : Është qendra e Bashkisë së Nestorios, fshati më i madh i zonës dhe pika kryesore për në Grammos. Është e ndërtuar në lartësi 950m., përbëhet nga dy komuna Ano-Kato Nestorio, që sot janë pothuajse të bashkuara. Në skajet e Nestorios rrejdh lumi Aliakmona dhe në pjesën lindore shtrihet Kështjella. Para lu ës Nestorio ishte qendër tregëtare. E njohur për mjeshtrit në punimin e gurit. Sot në fshat ekzistojnë restorante, kafene dhe hotele BB. Vizitori i’a vlen të «humbasë» në rrugicat e tij.
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Pamje Panoramike e komunës Pe o
Pe o: Është e ndërtuar në lartësi 1,000m, ndodhet në pozicion «sharre» në brigjet e Aliakmonas. Është komunë tradicionle me shtpi prej druri shumë të bukura. Monopilo: Është fshat i banuar para lu ës civile. Edhe këtu vihet re ndërtimi i shtëpive kohët e fundit. Livadhotopi: Eshtë i ndërtuar në pozicion të mrekullueshëm. Edhe këtu vihet re ndërtimi i shtëpive kohët e fundit.
Janohori: Në fund të shekullit të kaluar ishte më i madhi dhe më i pasuri nga fshatrat e Grammos. Popullsia e tij arrinte 1600 banorë. Thuhetse kishte shumë argjendarë dhe punues floriri. U braktis pas lu ës civile. Por, disa banorë kthehen në fshat dhe ndërtojnë banesa të vogla. Shën Ana: Eshtë komunë e vogël mbi kodër. Këtu ndodhet monastiri i vjetër i Cukas. Nea Kotili: Karakteristikë e fshatit janë shtëpitë prej guri dhe me çati prej llamarine. Këtu ekziston hotel BB komunal dhe një kafene tradicionale.
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Pamje Panoramike e komunës Kotili
Kipseli: Komuna ndodhet në lartësi 100m., brenda në p=yje ahu. Është nga fshatrat më të bukura të Grammos, që banohet vetëm në verë ku funksionon dhe kafene tradicionale (në shkolla e vjetër) Pe ofito: Komuna ndodhet në lartësi 1.000m. Dhjetëvjeçarin e 60-s, për arsye dhënjeje të tokave në Maniaki, banorët braktisën fshatin. Sot shumica e shtëpive banohen. Në behar funksionon një hotel BB dhe një kafene e vogël tradicionale.
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Grammos: Është komuna e Gramohoria që ndodhet në lartësinë më të madhe (1.380m.). Në fund të shekullit të 18 kishte 2.500 banorë, u braktis më 1940 dhe që atëhere nuk u banua më. Në behar banohet nga fermerët. Mban kullotën më të madha alpine në Greqi.
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Pamje Panoramike e komunës të Kipselit
Dhipotamia: Eshtë qendra e Bashiksë Akrites. Banorët e fshatit merren me buqësi dhe bagëti. Ekzistojnë kafene tradicionale. Që këtu fillon aksesi nga ana veriore për në Grammos. Eptahori: Është qëndër e komunës së Arenes. U formua nga bashkimi i komunave me të vogla. Ndodhet në lartësi 900m., dhe kalon përmes lumi Sarandaporos. Këtu ndodhet ura me formë harku prej guri dhe mulliri me ujë i Gjulekës.
Zuzuli: Eshtë komuna me e largët e zonës. Në vitin 1963 kishte rreth 600 banorë por për shkak të rrëshkitjes, banorët në vitin 1965 u transferuan në Maniaki. Fshati tani banohet vetëm gjatë muajve veriorë. Shkolla e vjetër restaurohet dhe do rikthehet në hotel BB.
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Pamje panoramike e komunës Dipotamia
Hionato: Është një komunë e vogël. Banorët merren me bujqësi dhe bagëti.
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Hrisi: Është e ndërtuar në shtigjet e skajeve të Grammos, në lartësi 1.040.m. Fshati ka gjallëri me kafene tradicionale dhe rrobaqepsi për qilima. Përdoret nga alpinistët për të vizituar Grammo-n.
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Pamje panoramike e komunës Eptahorio
Akoma në Bashkinë e Nestorios, ekzistojnë shumë fshatra të pabanueshme të cilat janë shumë grafike. Dhe përveç faktit që shumica e shtëpive janë të shkatërruara, dallohet përsëri mjeshtria me të cilën janë ndërtuar. Në gjendje më të mirë shpëtohen kisha dhe monastire me arkitekturë të shquar. I’a vlen vizita në komunën e Kotilit të Vjetër të braktisur, me urrën në formë harku, me shtëpitë prej guri, në skajet e «Vdekja e Kotili-t». Ndodhet në Parku Kombëtar i Bashkëpajtimit.
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Pamje panoramike tĂŤ komunĂŤs Pe ofito
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KUZHINA LOKALE – RESTORANTE &TAVERNA Kuzhina lokale Të shumta janë produktet e shkëlqyera të zones: fasulet, groshi, fasule jeshile, kërpudhat ( nga malet përreth), djathë nga qumshti i deles me më kryesorin «baxho-n», - djathë karakteristike e Maqedonisë Perëndimore, djathë tradicionale shëllire, kaçkavall, që bëhet me qumshtin e deles, dhi-së ose nga të dy-ja, pjesërisht i gjalposur,-, trahana, petka, mishin dhe sigurisht raki-në.
Në tavernat por dhe në kafenetë e zonës shërbehen pjata të ndërtuara me receta lokale si , tave me fasule, fasule jeshile jahni me qepka të njoma, kërpudha të mbushura ose të shuara me verë, baxho i skuqur, feta lokale (djathë) rrepka mali, lakror tradicional, lakër turshi, lepur, gjel i i zjerr ngadalë me makarona- petë. Për sa i’u përket mishrave, sufllaqet, bi eku, llukanikët, pancetat, dhe bërxollat gatuhen të pjekura dhe të gjitha kanë shije mja të shijshme. Disa nga tavernat shërbejnë dhe derr të egër të gatur në tenxhere si dhe dhi të zjerë. Dhe të gjitha këto shoqërohen me raki ose verë lokale.
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RESTORANTE-TAVERNA Restorante-Taverna
Telephone Number
Village
“Alexandros”
2467031114 2467031534
Nestorio Nestorio
2467031485 2467031077 2467031020 6972070948 2467062108
Nestorio Nestorio Nestorio Nestorio Pe o
2467086440
Κypseli
2467086418
Kotyli
6944108833
Chionato
2467084165
Eptahori
2467084043
Eptahori
2467091285
Dipotamia
6976473392
Dipotamia
6984768553
Dipotamia
6974711799
Komninades
“A os Grammos” “Rahati” “River party” “Tou Vlahou to Konaki” “To Kerasma” “Greboras” “Paradosiako Kafeneio “Kafene tradicionale – Kypseli” “Paradosiako Kafeneio “Kafene tradicionale –Tzavelas” “Paradosiako Kafeneio “Kafene tradicionale – Chionato” Paradosiako Kafeneio “Kafene tradicionale – Pano Mahalas” Paradosiako Kafeneio “Kafene tradicionale – Rema” Paradosiako Kafeneio “Kafene tradicionale of Dipotamia” “Paradosiako “Kafene ,Uzeri tradicionale” “Paradosiako Kafeneio Kafene tradicionale To Steki tis Pareas
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SHËRBIME QENDRIMI – HOTELE & DHOMA, BUJTINA Hotele Nestorio
Faqe interneti
Telefon
HOTELI AFKOS GRAMMOS
www.a osgrammoshotel.gr
2467031534
“SIRIOS”
www.oreston.gr
2467031650
“ALEXANDROS”
www.hostel-slexandros.gr
2467031114
“ANASTASIA”
www.xenonas-anastasia.gr
2467031102
“ACHILLIO”
www.kastorianet.gr/achilion
2467031120
“VATTYNA” MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF NESTORIO “TO SPITI TOU GAKOU” (THE HOUSE OF GAKOS)
www.vatina.gr
2467031118 2467352300 2467031401
SHTEPI KARAKTERISTIKE
www.tospititougakou.gr
SHTEPI KARAKTERISTIKE KOMUNALE E NESTORIAS HOTEL 1450M KOTYLI
info@hotel1450.com
2467082400
info@idomeneus.gr
2467087501
SHTEPI NE TE TJERA NDËRTESA IDOMENEFS EPTACHORI MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF GLYKONERI
2467352300
MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF GIANNOCHORI MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF MONOPYLO
2467352300 2467352300
“TESSERIS EPOHES” (FOUR SEASONS) PEFKO GUESTHOUSE OF PTELEA MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF LIVADOTOPI
2467031650 2467352300 2467352300
GUESTHOUSE OF KOTYLI MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF CHIONATO
2467352300 2467352300
MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF TRILOFOS MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF KALI VRYSI MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF PEFKOFYTO
2467352300 2467352300 2467352300
MUNICIPAL GUESTHOUSE OF GRAMMOS
2467352300
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INFORMACION I PËRGJITHSHEM-TELEFONA TË RËNDESISHEM Aksesi Aksesi nga Greqia Veriore bëhet nëpërmjet rruges Egnatia. Në mënyrë të veçantë, pas daljes ne nyjen e Siatistas ne aksin A9 te aksit vertikal për në Kostur, ndiqni rrugën nacionale per ne Kostur dhe daljen në kryqëzim Kostur - perëndim (dalje 2 për në Kostur) dhe menjëherë pas arritjes në rrugën Kostur-Nestorio kthehuni majtas me drejtim Nestorio qe eshte 20 km larg.
Nëse ju nuk dëshironi të udhëtoni me makinë mund te vini : Me autobus të linjes: nga Athina dhe Selaniku ka udhëtime te përditshme drejt Kosturit. Nga Kosturi mund te vini lehtësisht cdo dite për shkak se ka linja te shpeshta autobusi.
Nga Greqia Qendrore dhe Jugore mund te vini nga rruga ( Patra-Athina-Selanik) deri ne aksin e Klidhiu dhe pastaj ndiqni si më sipër rrugën Egnatia, ose nga Lamia, Kardhica, Trikala, Kalambaka, Grevena dhe prej aty nëpërmjet rrugës Egnatia në drejtim të Kozanit ndiqni perseri aksin 9A te aksit vertikal për në Kostur dhe ndiqni te njëjten rruge si me lart.
Nga Korça, qasja është shumë e lehtë: nga Kristallopigi marim rrugën EO2 Kristallopigi Follorinë, dhe kthehemi djathtas ne rrugen kombëtare Kostur - Prespë (sinjale Kostur, Kozan, Selanik), marim daljen në kryqëzimi Kostur - perëndim (dalja 2 per Kostur ), dhe menjëherë pas arritjes ne rrugën KosturNestorio kthehemi majtas me drejtim Nestorio qe është 20 km prej aty.
Kosturi eshte i aritshëm nga kryeqyteti Athine edhe nëpërmjet aeroportit.
Nga Epiri mund te vini nëpërmjet rrugës kombëtare Kozan - Janinë ,pas Konicës dhe para Eptahorit ktheheni majtas në ura e Sarantaporout me drejtim Nestorion përmes Kotilis qe ka largesi reth 32 km prej aty.
INFORMACION Qendrat e Informacionit Qëndra e informacionit Grammos: Në Nestorio është vendosur Qendra e Informacionit Grammos, qëllimi i të cilit është të mbështesë turizmin alternativ në rajon. 200
Qendra ofron informacion për vizitorët në lidhje me historinë e zonës, vendbanimet, fauna, flora, pyjet, specie të rrezikuara, etj Qendra ofron mundësinë për të përdorur teknologjinë digjitale, sipërfaqeve me figurë, broshura informuese, lehtësira te ndryshme si dhe ciceron, i cili bisedon me çdo vizitor.
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INFORMACION Përgjegjësi: Bashkia e Nestorios Tel komunikimi : 2467031204, 2467352300
ZYRA TURISTIKE Kalapoutis Tours Pergjegjes : Kalaputis Hristos, Τel.: 2467026855, Fax: 2467026845, Cel.: 6945791788
TELEFONA TE RËNDËSISHEM Bashkia e Nestorios
2467352300 / http://www.nestorio.gr/
Ambulanca....te Nestorias
2467031216
Zjarfiksja Nestorio
2467031199, 2467031135
Policia Nestorio
2467031205, 2467031218
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Policia Kufitare
2467031059, 2467031061
Posta e Nestorios
2467031213
Qendra e informacionit Grammos
2467352300
Bibloteka rajonale
2467352300
Biznesi bashkiak i turizmit kultures zhvillimit shoqëror dhe .....te Nestorias
2467352300
Qendra e shërbimit ndaj qytetarit te Nestorias
2467352319, (fax) 2467031242
Gjimnazi i Nestorias
2467031214
Shkolla e mesme e Nestorias
2467031071
Qendra e tatimeve te Nestorias
2467031538
Qendra e shërbimit ndaj qytetarit te Dhipotamias
2467351714-715
Komuniteti vendas Nestorio
2467351700
Qendra e shërbimit ndaj qytetarit te parptaxorit
2467084029, Fax: 2467084774
Parku kombëtar i bashkepajtimit
24670 21853, 24670 62136 http://grammos-pes.gr/
Stacioni i autobuzave Nestorio
2467083633, 2467083455
Aeroporti i Kosturit «Aristotelis»
2467021700
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SHOQATAT Kooperativa e grave të Nestorios me emër «Shije Grammos»
24670 21853
Federata E Atletikës Nestorio
2467351700
Shoqata Kulturore e Nestorios
2467352300
Shoqata e Grave të Nestorios
2467352300
Kooporata e Grave të Dhipotamia-s Shije Akriton»
6973220442
Shoqata Folklorike Dhipotamia-s
2467351700
Shoqata Kulturore Dhipotamia-s
2467351700
Shoqata Kulturore Eptahorio
2467352300
Shoqata Arsimore Kipseli
2467352300
Shoqata Ybukuruese Hrisi
2467084246
Shoqata Folklorike dhe Zbukuruese e Kotili
2467084246
Shoqata Kulturore Hionatis
2467352300
Shoqata Kulturore Hionatis
2467351700
Shoqata Atletike e Hionatis
2467351700
Shoqata Kulturore eKomninadhon
2467351700
Shoqata e grave Grammos
2467352300
Shoqata Kulturor e Mesovrahos
2467351700
Shoqata Kulturore e Trilofos
2467352300
Shoqata Kulturore e Monopilos
2467352300
Shoqata Kulturore e Livadhotopio
2467352300
Shoqata Kulturore e Janohorios Πολιτιστικός
2467352300
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ΔΗΜΟΣ ΚΟΡΥΤΣΑ Ο οδηγός είναι κοινή και για τις δύο ∆ήµους
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Η περιφέρεια της Κορυτσάς (Korça) βρίσκεται στη νοτιοανατολική Αλβανία, στην κεντρική ορεινή περιφέρεια. Περιλαµβάνει τρεις πόλεις και κωµοπόλεις: την Κορυτσά, το κέντρο της περιοχής, το Bilisht και το Maliq, καθώς και 27 κοινότητες. Η πόλη της Κορυτσάς είναι µια από τις κυριότερες πόλεις της Αλβανίας. Βρίσκεται στους πρόποδες του βουνού Morava, σε υψόµετρο 869 µέτρων. Το βουνό έχει µέσο υψόµετρο 1145 µέτρα. Η περιοχή της Κορυτσάς περιβάλλεται από πολλούς λόφους και βουνά. Στα ανατολικά, η πόλη οριοθετείται από το βουνό Morava και στα δυτικά, από τις περιοχές του Gora, της Μοσχόπολης (Voskopoja) και του Vithkuq, περιοχές που βρίσκονται κοντά στα υψηλότερα βουνά της περιοχής. Το βουνό Qarr βρίσκεται στα νότια της πόλης, και το Ξηρό Βουνό (Mali i Thate) στα βόρειά της.
Η πεδινή έκταση περιλαµβάνει την πεδιάδα της Κορυτσάς, µια από τις µεγαλύτερες πεδιάδες στην Αλβανία, και την πεδιάδα της Άνω Devoll (Upper Devoll).Η περιοχή της Κορυτσάς είναι πλούσια σε πηγές και σε ποτάµια, µε τον ποταµό Devoll, τους παραπόταµους Dunavec και Άνω Osum (Upper Osum), που είναι και ο πιο σηµαντικός. Επίσης και οι πηγές των τριών ποταµών της Αλβανίας (Devoll, Shkumbin και OSUM) βρίσκονται σε αυτήν την περιοχή της Κορυτσάς. Οι λίµνες στην περιοχή είναι: η Μεγάλη Πρέσπα (Prespa e Madhe) και η Μικρή Πρέσπα (Prespa e Vogël). Βόρεια της Κορυτσάς, σε απόσταση 41 χιλιοµέτρων, βρίσκεται η πόλη Pogradec και νότια, σε απόσταση 45 χιλιοµέτρων, βρίσκεται η πόλη της Erseka. 27 χλµ ανατολικά βρίσκεται η πόλη Bilisht και στα δυτικά βρίσκεται η πόλη Skrapar. Η πρωτεύουσα των Τιράνων απέχει από την Κορυτσά 181 χιλιόµετρα.
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Κλίµα της Περιοχής Η Κορυτσά έχει µεσογειακό ορεινό και εν µέρει ηπειρωτικό κλίµα, µε ψυχρό χειµώνα και ζεστό και ξηρό καλοκαίρι. Η µέση ετήσια θερµοκρασία φτάνει τους 10.6º C. Ο Ιανουάριος είναι ο πιο κρύος µήνας, και ο Αύγουστος ο πιο ζεστός µήνας. Οι περισσότερες βροχοπτώσεις παρατηρούνται τον Νοέµβριο (περίπου 104 mm), µε µέση ετήσια βροχόπτωση 720 mm. Μια σειρά τοπικών ανέµων, πνέουν στην περιοχή, ο άνεµος Voskopojarja (νοτιο-δυτικός άνεµος), ο Morava (άνεµος που έρχεται από το βουνό Morava), και ο Devollka (άνεµος που έρχεται από το βουνό Devoll). Ο χειµώνας στην Κορυτσά χαρακτηρίζεται από το κρύο, τους θυελλώδεις ανέµους και τις χιονοπτώσεις. Το κρύο µε το χιόνι, κάνουν την πόλη ιδανική για χειµερινά σπορ. Το καλοκαίρι είναι ζεστό και ξηρό.
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Η Κορυτσά είναι πλούσια σε φυσικούς πόρους. Οι βασικοί ορυκτοί πόροι της περιοχής περιλαµβάνουν: άνθρακα, χαλκό, σίδηρο, νικέλιο, αµίαντο, χαλαζιακή άµµο, και ταλκ. Τα βουνά είναι πλούσια σε οργανική ύλη και υπάρχουν πολλοί βοσκότοποι. Οι καλλιέργειες είναι πολλές. Οπωροφόρα δένδρα και αµπελώνες καλύπτουν το µεγαλύτερο µέρος της συνολικής γεωργικής παραγωγής. Τα κύρια προϊόντα της περιοχής είναι: οι πατάτες, τα ζαχαρότευτλα, ο καπνός, τα λευκά φασόλια, τα κτηνοτροφικά φυτά και τα φρούτα. Οι βοσκότοποι αποτελούν το 11% της συνολικής επιφάνειας στην περιοχή. Η Κορυτσά έχει άφθονες πηγές νερού, τις λίµνες των Πρεσπών (που είναι πλούσιες σε ψάρια), τον Άνω ποταµό Devoll, µε τους κύριους παραποτάµους του που είναι ο Dunavec και ο Άνω OSUM καθώς και την τεχνητή λίµνη Gjanç.
Οι λίµνες των Πρεσπών καλύπτουν 49,5 τετραγωνικά χιλιόµετρα συνολικής επιφάνειας (στο αλβανικό έδαφος). Χωρίζονται σε τεκτονικές και καρστικές λίµνες. Έχουν βάθος 54 µέτρα, και θερµοκρασίες που κυµαίνονται από 24 ° C το καλοκαίρι µέχρι 0 - 4 ° C κατά τη χειµερινή περίοδο..
Εθνικό Πάρκο Πρεσπών Το Πάρκο Πρεσπών βρίσκεται 45 χιλιόµετρα βορειο-ανατολικά της Κορυτσάς και καλύπτει συνολική επιφάνεια 27.750 εκταρίων, µε βουνά, δάση, λιβάδια, και νερά. ∆ιαθέτει µια µοναδική χλωρίδα και πανίδα, στο Πάρκο έχουν καταγραφεί 56 είδη φυτών. Ένα από τα σπάνια είδη που υπάρχει µόνο στην περιοχή αυτή και στην περιοχή Karavasta, είναι ο αργυροπελεκάνος (Pelicanus Crispus).
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Επίσης, υπάρχουν οκτώ είδη ψαριών καθώς και ενδηµικά φυτά. Οι όχθες των λιµνών χαρακτηρίζονται από ένα συνδυασµό χρωµάτων µε αµµώδεις παραλίες και µε ψηλούς βράχους. Ψάρια, όπως κυπρίνοι, χέλια, αναπτύσσονται στις λίµνες των Πρεσπών. Η Μεγάλη Πρέσπα έχει άφθονα και διάφανα νερά. Το Maligrad, το νησί - φίδι, είναι ένα γραφικό µέρος που φιλοξενεί, στο αλβανικό τµήµα της λίµνης, τα ερείπια βασιλικής του 14ου αιώνα. Αυτή η βασιλική έχει κατασκευαστεί µέσα σε µια βραχώδη σπηλιά, και φέρει βυζαντινές τοιχογραφίες. Τα σπάνια πουλιά της περιοχής, συµπεριλαµβανοµένου του αργυροπελεκάνου, συνθέτουν µια πλούσια πανίδα.
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Μνηµεία της Φύσης Το νησί Maligrad Το νησί Maligrad βρίσκεται στη Μεγάλη Πρέσπα και έχει υψόµετρο 900 µέτρα. Το έδαφος είναι από ασβεστολιθικά πετρώµατα, έχει διασωθεί η µεγάλης κλίµακας τάφρος της Πρέσπας. Στις δυτικές ακτές του νησιού βρίσκεται το σπήλαιο της εκκλησίας, το οποίο, λόγω της ξεχωριστής του µορφής, ονοµάστηκε ιερός χώρος. Μια εκκλησία του 14ου αιώνα βρίσκεται επίσης εκεί. Το νησί έχει µήκος περίπου 800 µέτρα και πλάτος 200 µέτρα. Εκτός από το δυτικό τµήµα, το υπόλοιπο νησί περιβάλλεται από πολύ απότοµες πλαγιές. Η φυσική βλάστηση µε τους λιγοστούς θάµνους, καθώς και οι καρστικές σπηλιές και τα κοιλώµατα κυριαρχούν στο νησί. Οι κάτοικοι των Πρεσπών συνήθιζαν εδώ και χρόνια να πηγαίνουν στο νησί µε βάρκες και µε
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ιστιοφόρα και να παρακολουθούν τις θρησκευτικές λειτουργίες. Η επίσκεψη στο νησί έχει ενδιαφέρον επιστηµονικό, πολιτιστικό και θρησκευτικό. Για να φτάσει κάποιος στο νησί Maligrad µπορεί να νοικιάσει σκάφος από την περιοχή Liqenas για περίπου δύο χιλιάδες λεκ.
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Το σπήλαιο είναι ο τόπος µιας τεράστιας αποικίας νυχτερίδων. Προσφέρει επιστηµονικό (γεωλογικό, γεω-µορφολογικό, βιολογικό), και τουριστικό ενδιαφέρον. Ο επισκέπτης µπορεί να φτάσει στο σπήλαιο Tren, µέσω του δρόµου προς Κορυτσά, ή µέσω του δρόµου Bilisht-Tren-Μικρή Πρέσπα.
Το Σπήλαιο Zaver των Πρεσπών
Το Σπήλαιο Zaver βρίσκεται στις δυτικές όχθες της Μεγάλης Πρέσπας, κοντά στο χωριό Gorica e Vogel. Είναι ένα µεγάλο καρστικό σπήλαιο που περιέχει µία από τις πολλές υπόγειες υδάτινες οδούς που συνδέουν τη Μεγάλη Πρέσπα µε τη λίµνη Οχρίδα (Ohrid). Αυτή η υδάτινη οδός είναι το αποτέλεσµα καρστικής διαδικασίας στη διασταύρωση δύο τεκτονικών ρωγµών. Το Σπήλαιο έχει ιδιαίτερη επιστηµονική, γεωλογική, γεω-µορφολογική και τουριστική αξία. Ο επισκέπτης µπορεί να φτάσει στο Σπήλαιο Zaver από τον δρόµο Κορυτσά - Gorica.
Οι Λίµνες Lenie
Οι Λίµνες Lenie βρίσκονται στο βουνό Lenie, σε υψόµετρο 2000 µέτρων, κοντά στο χωριό Lenie (Shen e Premte). Οι λίµνες τροφοδοτούνται κυρίως από τα χιόνια που λιώνουν. Η επιφάνεια των λιµνών παγώνει κατά τη διάρκεια του χειµώνα. Οι λίµνες εκτός από τη µοναδική οµορφιά τους, έχουν και σηµαντική επιστηµονική και οικολογική αξία.
Το Σπήλαιο Tren
Το Σπήλαιο Tren βρίσκεται στο νότιο-ανατολικό άκρο της Μικρής Πρέσπας, µόλις λίγα µέτρα από την ακτογραµµή. Είναι ένα καρστικό σπήλαιο. Είναι διώροφο, µε µήκος δεκάδων µέτρων. Ήταν προϊστορικός οικισµός κατά την περίοδο µεταξύ της πρώιµης Νεολιθικής Εποχής και της Εποχής του Σιδήρου.
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Ο Βράχος «Κοµµένη Πέτρα» Ο βράχος βρίσκεται κοντά στο χωριό Gurrazez, στο πέρασµα που φέρει το ίδιο όνοµα. Έχει ύψος δεκαέξι µέτρα και βρίσκεται σε υψόµετρο 1300 µέτρων. Είναι λευκός µε µάλλον κυκλικό σχήµα. Το γύρω τοπίο τον καθιστά µοναδικό. Παρουσιάζει επιστηµονικό, τουριστικό και πολιτιστικό ενδιαφέρον.
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Το Εθνικό Πάρκο Drenova Το Πάρκο βρίσκεται στην οροσειρά του Morava. Στο Πάρκο βρίσκεται το δάσος Bredhi i Drenovës (Drenova Fir), που είναι πλούσιο σε έλατα, οξιές και µαύρη πεύκη. Στο κατώτερο τµήµα του Πάρκου επικρατούν οι φουντουκιές. Η πανίδα του είναι επίσης πλούσια, µε την περίφηµη αρκούδα Bozdovec, η οποία έχει χαρακτηριστεί προστατευόµενο είδος. Το δάσος είναι επίσης πλούσιο σε αγριογούρουνα και φασιανούς. Άλλα αξιοθέατα του Πάρκου είναι τα Bozdovec, Guri i Capit, και Cardak.
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Η Dardhë είναι κοινότητα του ∆ήµου Drenovë της Περιφέρειας Κορυτσάς και ένα πολύ γνωστό, από το 1920, χιονοδροµικό κέντρο της Αλβανίας. Το 2012, η πρώτη πίστα σκι στην Αλβανία άνοιξε στο Bigell Ski Resort κοντά στη Dardhe. Το 1810, ένα ελληνικό σχολείο ιδρύθηκε στο χωριό, ενώ στις αρχές του 20ου αιώνα η ελληνική εκπαίδευση ανθούσε µε τη λειτουργία δύο σχολείων: Το Σχολείο Θηλέων (1901-1902) και το Σχολείο Μέσης Εκπαίδευσης. Κατά το σχολικό έτος 1901-1902, 150 µαθητές παρακολούθησαν τα ελληνικά σχολεία, τα οποία χρηµατοδοτούνταν από το ταµείο της Τοπικής Κοινότητας καθώς και από την Τοπική Ορθόδοξη Εκκλησία. Το πρώτο αλβανικό σχολείο άνοιξε το 1917, ξεκινώντας αρχικά µε 20 µαθητές, και µε τη χρηµατοδότηση από τη Vatra
(Αλβανο-Αµερικανική Οργάνωση), η οποία χρηµατοδότησε το 1924 και το νέο σχολείο που υπάρχει µέχρι σήµερα. Η περιοχή της Dardha ιστορικά έχει υποφέρει πολύ από τη µετανάστευση των κατοίκων της. Πολλές οικογένειες της περιοχής αποτέλεσαν την πρώτη αλβανική κοινότητα στις ΗΠΑ καθώς και στη Ρουµανία. Ο πληθυσµός της Dardha συνέβαλε σηµαντικά στην Αλβανο Αµερικανική Οργάνωση. Οι οµογενείς από τη Dardha δηµιούργησαν την κοινότητα "Besa-Besë", την εφηµερίδα "Kombi", την ενοποίηση των Αλβανών της Αµερικανικής Κοινωνίας σε µια ενιαία Οργάνωση, τη Vatra, και συνεχίζουν να αγωνίζονται για τα εθνικά ζητήµατα της Αλβανίας. Η Οµοσπονδία Vatra δεν θα είχε δηµιουργηθεί χωρίς τη συµβολή των τοπικών παραγόντων της Dardha.
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Πληροφορίες για το χωριό Dardha - Πρώτο χωριό - θέρετρο στην Αλβανία. - Ονοµάζεται και Αχλάδι (η λέξη "Dardha σηµαίνει "Pear" δηλ. “Αχλάδι"). Η ονοµασία αυτή προέρχεται από ένα µύθο που λέει ότι οι αντάρτες που ίδρυσαν τη Dardha, όταν βρήκαν καταφύγιο σε µια στάνη και τους ρώτησαν «πού είσαστε», αυτοί είπαν «Σε Στάνη κάτω από την Αχλαδιά». Στο σηµείο αυτό υπάρχει µια άγρια αχλαδιά. Τα πρώτα ιστορικά στοιχεία που έχουν βρεθεί µέχρι στιγµής στην ελληνική εγκυκλοπαίδεια Πυρσός, αναφέρουν: “Στην Dardhe, που είναι αλβανικό χωριό, το 1768 άνοιξε ελληνικό σχολείο”. - Τουριστικός Οδηγός για το χωριό Dardha δηµοσιεύτηκε για πρώτη φορά από διανοούµενους το 1938, υπό την αιγίδα του Mitrush Kuteli, και στη συνέχεια της ∆ιευθύντριας Τουρισµού, πριγκίπισσας Maxhide Zogu. - Στις αρχές του εικοστού αιώνα, στο χωριό Dardha κατοικούνταν περίπου 400 σπίτια. - Η µελέτη της αρχιτεκτονικής του χωριού µαρτυρεί ένα συγκεκριµένο ευρωπαϊκό στυλ. - Τα σπίτια όλων των κατοίκων της Dardha είναι κατάλληλα για άνετη διαµονή και ο επισκέπτης µπορεί επίσης να βρεί πολυτελή καταλύµατα µε σάουνα και γυµναστήριο. - Υπάρχει επίσης κατασκήνωση γνωστή από την περίοδο της δικτατορίας. - Το χωριό Dardha είναι ο τόπος της πίττας µε φύλλο (Lakrori in sac) και του ποτού της ρακής µε άγριο δαµάσκηνο. - Το χωριό Dardha διαθέτει τη µοναδική πίστα σκι στην περιοχή της Κορυτσάς. -Το παραδοσιακό κοστούµι της Dardha είναι ένα από τα πιο διάσηµα στην Αλβανία. - Στο χωριό Dardha µένουν (ή κατάγονται από αυτό) εξέχουσες προσωπικότητες - διανοούµενοι (www.visit-korca.com)
Περιγραφή του µονοπατιού (Κυκλική διαδροµή πεζοπορίας): Dardha Κέντρο - Uji i qelbur Πηγή Νερού – Εκκλησία Sant Peter - Antenna -Rahut Stone - Dardha κέντρο Απόσταση: 5 χλµ. Σήµανση: λευκό / κόκκινο / λευκό ∆υσκολία: Μέτρια Υψοµετρική διαφορά: 188µ. / Ελάχιστο Υψόµετρο 1300µ. / Μέγιστο υψόµετρο 1488µ. Χρόνος πεζοπορίας: 2-3 ώρες Το µονοπάτι αυτό, γύρω από το χωριό, συνδυάζει πολλά φυσικά και πολιτιστικά αξιοθέατα: την πηγή Uji i Qelbur, το οροπέδιο Batalioni, την Ορθόδοξη Εκκλησία Αγίου Πέτρου (Sant Peter), την τοποθεσία Antenna µε την εντυπωσιακή πανοραµική θέα του Dardha και των γύρω χωριών, την πεζοπορία στα δάση και στην Rahut Stone. Το µονοπάτι καλύπτει απόσταση περίπου 5 χιλιοµέτρων, συνολικής διάρκειας πεζοπορίας 2-3 ώρες.
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Οικολογικό Μονοπάτι στην πόλη της Κορυτσάς Περιγραφή του Μονοπατιού ∆ιαδροµή: Κορυτσά - Parku Rinia – Βουνό Morava - Mborje – Κορυτσά Απόσταση: 8 χλµ. ∆ιάρκεια διαδροµής: 4 ώρες Υψόµετρο: 850 µ. (ελάχιστο) - 1.360 µ. (µέγιστο) ∆υσκολία: Μέτρια
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Περιγραφή: Το µονοπάτι ξεκινά από το Πάρκο Rinia (Rinia Park), κοντά στο Πανεπιστήµιο και στο Αθλητικό Κέντρο της Κορυτσάς. Από εκεί ακολουθεί το δρόµο πίσω από την καφετέρια κοντά στην διακοσµητική τεχνητή λίµνη, ανηφορίζει ανατολικά από το πάρκο, µετά στενεύει και κατηφορίζει. Το µονοπάτι περνά µέσα από το δρόµο που συνδέει την πόλη της Κορυτσάς µε το χωριό Barci, κοντά στην εκκλησία Αγίου Ηλία (Sain Ilia), - ακολουθώντας ανηφορικά τον κεντρικό δρόµο, υπάρχει η δυνατότητα αγοράς αναψυκτικού από το ξενοδοχείο Kristal - και το µονοπάτι συνεχίζει προς το Varrezat e Deshmoreve ανατολικά και ανηφορικά προς το µνηµείο του πολέµου. Ο προορισµός, ένας τεράστιος λευκός σταυρό στο βουνό είναι ήδη ορατός, έτσι όπως υψώνεται πάνω από την πόλη. Το µονοπάτι συνεχίζει δίπλα στον πλακόστρωτο δρόµο.
Φθάνει στο µικρό εκκλησάκι (που βρίσκεται στην δεξιά πλευρά του µονοπατιού), στρίβει αριστερά και ανηφορίζει µέχρι να φτάσει σε ένα ξενοδοχείο. Στο σηµείο αυτό υπάρχει µια πηγή µε πόσιµο νερό, µπορεί ωστόσο κάποιος να πάρει αναψυκτικό από το ξενοδοχείο. Σε κοντινή απόσταση, βρίσκεται ένας τεράστιος χριστιανικός σταυρός που είναι ορατός από την πόλη της Κορυτσάς. Η θέα στην Κορυτσά και στα περίχωρά της είναι υπέροχη. Η κατάβαση µπορεί να γίνει από την άλλη πλευρά του βουνού είτε χωρίς να ακολουθήσει κανείς µονοπάτι (πιο πολύ περιπέτεια), είτε ακολουθώντας το µονοπάτι που ξεκινά κοντά στο ξενοδοχείο. Το µονοπάτι φθάνει στην κοιλάδα, στη συνέχεια ο επισκέπτης µπορεί να ακολουθήσει τον χωµατόδροµο, µια πρώην εµπορική οδό, δίπλα στο ποτάµι περνώντας από ιστορικά ερείπια. Αυτό το άνετο µονοπάτι (ο χωµατόδροµος) οδηγεί σε ένα προαστιακό χωριό της Κορυτσάς που ονοµάζεται Mborje, όπου τα καταστήµατα προσφέρουν φρέσκα προϊόντα. Η διαδροµή καταλήγει στο εκκλησάκι της Mborje. Για την επιστροφή στο κέντρο της πόλης της Κορυτσάς, ο επισκέπτης µπορεί να πάει περπατώντας από το δρόµο ή να µετακινηθεί µε µικρό λεωφορείο.
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Άλλες Δραστηριότητες στη Φύση Μια θαυµάσια πεζοπορία που µπορεί να απολαύσει ο επισκέπτης, είναι από την πόλη της Κορυτσάς (που βρίσκεται στους πρόποδες του βουνού Μοράβα - 800µ. υψόµετρο) µέχρι την κορυφή του βουνού Μοράβα µε ωραία θέα στην πόλη και στο γύρω τοπίο. Επίσης το βουνό Morava είναι ιδανικό µέρος για ελεύθερες πτήσεις. Κάθε καλοκαίρι διοργανώνονται διάφορα πρωταθλήµατα από την Αλβανική Αεροναυτική Λέσχη. Κατά τη χειµερινή περίοδο, η περιοχή της Κορυτσάς προσφέρεται για σκι. Το σκι στην Κορυτσά θεωρείται όχι µόνο άθληµα αλλά και οικογενειακή παράδοση. Οι οικογένειες τα σαββατοκύριακα του χειµώνα πηγαίνουν για σκι στο Dardha και στη Voskopoja (Μοσχόπολη).
Parku Rinia (Πάρκο Rinia) Στο Πάρκο Rinia ο επισκέπτης θα βρεί µια ανοιχτή γκαλερί µε συλλογή γλυπτών. Η Κορυτσά ήταν η πρώτη πόλη στην Αλβανία που καλωσόρισε τους γλύπτες από όλο τον κόσµο, που έρχονται και δηµιουργούν κάθε χρόνο στο Πάρκο, συνδέοντας µε τον τρόπο αυτό την πόλη µε την παλιά παράδοσή της, αυτή της υπαίθριας επεξεργασίας της πέτρας. Αξίζει η επίσκεψη στην τοποθεσία "πρώτα φιλιά" ("first kisses") για όλους όσους κατοικούν ή επισκέπτονται την Κορυτσά. Το Πάρκο σφύζει από ζωή κατά τη διάρκεια του καλοκαιριού, όπου ζευγάρια και οικογένειες κάνουν περίπατο περνώντας από το κεντρικό Πάρκο της πόλης, το Parku Rinia (Πάρκο Rinia). Είναι το καλύτερο µέρος στην Κορυτσά για άθληση στον φρέσκο και καθαρό αέρα.
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Οι περιοχές Gora, Opar, Devoll και Πρέσπες αποτελούν σηµεία λαογραφικού ενδιαφέροντος, µε καθιερωµένη παράδοση στην επεξεργασία µαλλιού (χειροποίητο µαλλί φανέλα, µάλλινο παλτό, κάπα ως το γόνατο από παχιά λευκή φανέλα, χαλιά), στην επεξεργασία χοντρού βαµβακερού υφάσµατος και στην επεξεργασία ξύλου. Η Μοσχόπολη (Voskopoja) ήταν διάσηµη για την παραγωγή της χειροποίητης φανέλας από µαλλί που προοριζόταν για εξαγωγή, ενώ η περιοχή Dardha ήταν γνωστή για την επεξεργασία ξύλου, η Bradovica ήταν γνωστή για την επεξεργασία πήλινων, η Progri (Πρόγκρι) για την κατασκευή κτιρίων, και η Opar για την επεξεργασία ξύλου και για τα πλακόστρωτα σοκάκια
Παραδοσιακά, η τυπική κατοικία στην Κορυτσά είχε ανοιχτό µπαλκόνι µε ξύλινο δάπεδο. Ωστόσο, ο αστικός τύπος κατοικίας δεν ήταν σπάνιο φαινόµενο στα χωριά. Τα κιγκλιδώµατα από σίδηρο και πέτρα και τα γλυπτά διακοσµητικά αποτελούν παραδοσιακά στοιχεία της αρχιτεκτονικής της κατοικίας στην Κορυτσά. Η αυλή της κατοικίας στην Κορυτσά είναι συνήθως γεµάτη από λουλούδια (τριαντάφυλλα, τουλίπες και πασχαλιές) και έχει (από τα παλιά χρόνια) πηγάδια ή βρύσες. Οι λιθόστρωτες παλιές γειτονιές της πόλης είναι επίσης ένα χαρακτηριστικό γνώρισµα της Κορυτσάς.
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Μέχρι τα τέλη του 19ου αιώνα, η φουστανέλα (πλισέ φούστα που αποτελεί µέρος της εθνικής ενδυµασίας των περιοχών Τοσκ, για τους άνδρες) ήταν η πιο κοινή ενδυµασία στους άνδρες. Αργότερα, αντικαταστάθηκε από το poture (παραδοσιακό λευκό µάλλινο παντελόνι που φοριόταν από τους άνδρες σε ορισµένες περιοχές της Tosk, χαλαρό στη µέση και στενό στα πόδια που έφθανε στη γάµπα). Το πιο κοινό γυναικείο φόρεµα ήταν ένα µακρύ πουκάµισο µε µια ποδιά. Οι µεταλλικές ζώνες και οι πλάκες µε διακοσµητικά στοιχεία ήταν χαρακτηριστικές της ενδυµασίας των γυναικών της Κορυτσάς. Τα παπούτσια µε τις φούντες που φοριούνταν από τις γυναίκες και από τους άνδρες στην Κορυτσά, - και σε άλλες περιοχές της Αλβανίας και των γειτονικών χωρών, όπως στην Ελλάδα-, ήταν πολύ όµορφα και άνετα.
Οι σερενάτες της Κορυτσάς είναι χαρακτηριστικά λυρικά τραγούδια συνοδεία κιθάρας και έχουν κάνει την Κορυτσά διάσηµη σε όλη την Αλβανία. Οι σερενάτες εκφράζουν έναν πρωτότυπο τρόπο έκφρασης αγάπης µε λεπτά συναισθήµατα. Ο τόπος που παίζονται αυτά τα τραγούδια είναι σε αρµονία µε τα συναισθήµατα που εκφράζονται µέσα από αυτά. Περιµένει κανείς να ακούσει σερενάτες να τραγουδιούνται στις αυλές και κάτω από τα παράθυρα, µε τα νεαρά κορίτσια της Κορυτσάς να εµφανίζονται πίσω από τις κουρτίνες. Οι σερενάτες άνθισαν τη δεκαετία του τριάντα. Ωστόσο, εξακολουθούν και σήµερα να τραγουδιούνται στα νοικοκυριά της Κορυτσάς, ή σε µπαρ και εστιατόρια, µε ζωντανή µουσική.
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Το παζάρι της Κορυτσάς χαρακτηρίζεται από µονώροφα και διώροφα κτίσµατα, από στενά σοκάκια και από µια πολύ µεγάλη ποικιλία προϊόντων, όπως φρέσκα τυριά, ελιές και άλλα αγροτικά προϊόντα ακόµη και ρούχα, κάλτσες και είδη κουζίνας. Η ιστορική, πολιτιστική και καλλιτεχνική αξία του παζαριού είναι µεγάλη, και η ωραία ατµόσφαιρα προσελκύει πολλούς επισκέπτες. Κατά τη διάρκεια των προηγούµενων αιώνων, το παζάρι υπήρξε τόπος ανταλλαγής προϊόντων για τους εµπόρους, όχι µόνο από την Αλβανία, αλλά και από την Τουρκία, την Ελλάδα, την Τεργέστη και την Βενετία. Μέχρι πριν από αρκετά χρόνια, το παζάρι ήταν γεµάτο από µικρά ξενοδοχεία και καταλύµατα για διαµονή.
Το πιο γνωστό µέρος ήταν το το Χανι του Ελµπασάν (Han of Elbasan), που ήταν Μοναστήρι, αλλά χρησίµευε και ως κοιτώνας για τους ξένους που ερχόταν στην πόλη. Το παζάρι µε την αγορά, στα τέλη του δέκατου ένατου - αρχές του εικοστού αιώνα, είχε φτάσει στο αποκορύφωµά του µε πάνω από 1.000 καταστήµατα και µαγαζιά. Το παζάρι αποτελεί ένα δικό του σύνολο στον αστικό ιστό της πόλης. Και τα δύο µέρη του παζαριού που χωρίζονταν από τον ποταµό, ενώθηκαν µε ξύλινες γέφυρες, ενώ ο κεντρικός δρόµος που έρχεται από την πόλη διασχίζει τον ποταµό µε µια πέτρινη θολωτή γέφυρα, πάνω από την οποία κτίστηκαν εµπορικά καταστήµατα. Το παζάρι κάηκε τρεις φορές, αλλά ήταν πάντα ξαναχτιζόταν. Σήµερα συνεχίζει να λειτουργεί όπως και πριν και αποτελεί σηµαντικό ιστορικό µνηµείο της πόλης.
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Οι Παλιές Γειτονιές της Κορυτσάς Οι παλιές γειτονιές βρίσκονται στα ανατολικά της Κορυτσάς, πίσω από τον καθεδρικό ναό Ringjallja e Krishtit, στη διασταύρωση των λεωφόρων Republika Boulevard και Shen Γκιέργκι Boulevard. Τα παλιά σπίτια - τα περισσότερα - είναι σε καλή κατάσταση και αξίζει µια επίσκεψη σε αυτά. Με την ανάπτυξη της αστικής τάξης, στην πρώτη δεκαετία του 20ου αιώνα, η αντίθεση ανάµεσα στο νέο τµήµα και το παλιό τµήµα της πόλης, που περικλείει τις γειτονιές Penco και Manco (οι γειτονιές πιο κάτω από το Μνηµείο Εθνικού Αγωνιστή (Monument to the National Fighter), έγινε ιδιαίτερα αισθητή. Στο παλιό τµήµα της πόλης, φαίνεται ο τυπικός αστικός σχεδιασµός των µεσαιωνικών κέντρων των Βαλκανίων, µε τα στενά σοκάκια και τα χαµηλά κτίρια, ενώ στο νέο τµήµα της πόλης, οι γειτονιές, ιδιαίτερα η γειτονιά του BARC, χαρακτηρίζονται από ευθείς δρόµους και οικοδοµικά τετράγωνα.
Μνηµειακά γλυπτά Στον πεζόδροµο της Κορυτσάς, βρίσκεται ένα γλυπτό που δηµιουργήθηκε το 1932 από τον Odhise Paskali, το Μνηµείο του Εθνικού Αγωνιστή (Monument to National Fighter), που είναι επίσης γνωστό ως το Μνηµείο του "Άγνωστου Στρατιώτη”. Το Μνηµείο αυτό αποτελεί σηµείο αναφοράς για τον πατριωτισµό των Αλβανών. Αντιπροσωπεύει τις αξίες της δύναµης και της δηµιουργίας. ∆ηµιουργήθηκε σε µια προσπάθεια να αποτίσει φόρο τιµής στους άνδρες της Αλβανικής Αναγέννησης, που πολέµησαν µε τη γραφίδα και το τουφέκι. Το µνηµείο είναι ένα από τα πρώτα µνηµειακά γλυπτά του είδους του.
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Ένα άλλο γλυπτό, το µνηµείο του Θεµιστοκλή Germenji (Themistokli Gërmenji ), δηµιουργήθηκε το 1932 από τον Odise Paskali, και βρίσκεται µέσα στον κήπο των Γλυπτών. Το γλυπτό µνηµείο για τον Naim Frashëri, που δηµιουργήθηκε το 1956 από τον Avni Bilbili, βρίσκεται στην οδό Nëntori στον αριθµό 28. Το γλυπτό µνηµείο για τους Παρτιζάνους, των Avni Bilbili, Piro Dollaku και Ilia Xhano, που δηµιουργήθηκε το 1969, βρίσκεται κοντά στο “Κοιµητήριο των Μαρτύρων” (Martyrs’ Cemetery) στον λόφο της πόλης. Η Προτοµή του Mihal Grameno, ένα γλυπτό του Montas Dhrami που δηµιουργήθηκε το 1969, βρίσκεται µπροστά από το Νοσοκοµείο. Η προτοµή του Naum Veqilarxhi, δηµιουργήθηκε το 1974 και βρίσκεται στη λεωφόρο Fan Noli. Η προτοµή των τριών Επιφανών Ανδρών (Tre kokat) (Naum Veqilarxhi, Thimi Mitko και Asdreni), ένα γλυπτό των Vladimir Topi, Avni Bilbili and Vladimir Kaçaku δηµιουργήθηκε το 2002 και βρίσκεται κοντά στη Βιβλιοθήκη. Το ABC Obelisc, δηµιουργήθηκε το 1987 από τον Naumaq Mara, και βρίσκεται στην αυλή του Μουσείου Mësonjtorja e Parë Shqipe. Η προτοµή του Koci Bako, ένα γλυπτό που δηµιουργήθηκε το 1950 από τον Dhimitër Çani, βρίσκεται στη λεωφόρο Republika. care of this cemetery. Νεκροταφείο των Γάλλων Στρατιωτών Το νεκροταφείο βρίσκεται στο βορειο-ανατολικό τµήµα, ακριβώς στις παρυφές της πόλης. Ο επισκέπτης θα πρέπει να πάρει την λεωφόρο Republika. Μόλις περάσει το Στάδιο, παίρνει τη δεξιά πλευρά του δρόµου δίπλα στο Στάδιο. Το νεκροταφείο βρίσκεται 1 χιλιόµετρο από το Στάδιο στα αριστερά και έχει 640 τάφους.
Οι Γάλλοι στρατιώτες, που έπεσαν εδώ κατά τη διάρκεια του Πρώτου Παγκοσµίου Πολέµου είναι θαµµένοι σε αυτό το νεκροταφείο. Οι πολίτες της Κορυτσάς, φροντίζουν πάντα αυτό το νεκροταφείο. Νεκροταφείο των Μαρτύρων Ένα µεγάλο άγαλµα ενός στρατιώτη µε υψωµένη γροθιά κοιτάει την Κορυτσά από το νεκροταφείο, θυµίζοντας τους στρατιώτες που έχασαν τη ζωή τους κατά τη διάρκεια του ∆ευτέρου Παγκοσµίου Πολέµου. Οι αναβαθµίδες οι οποίες σχηµατίζουν "δύο πτέρυγες" έχουν δεκάδες τάφους και ένα κτίσµα µε πλάκες, µε τα ονόµατα των στρατιωτών, πολλοί από τους οποίους πέθαναν νέοι, είκοσι ετών. Εθνικό Λύκειο στην Κορυτσά Το Γαλλικό Λύκειο στην Κορυτσά άνοιξε στις 25 Οκτωβρίου του 1917, µε την απόφαση του Συµβουλίου της Κυβέρνησης της Αυτόνοµης Περιφέρειας της Κορυτσάς, µετά από µια σκληρή µάχη εναντίον των αντεθνικών φεουδαρχών και του κλήρου. Το 1921, πήρε το όνοµά του ως Εθνικό Λύκειο, ένα εθνικό λαϊκό σχολείο. Τα µαθήµατα διδάσκονταν στα γαλλικά, εκτός από την τάξη της αλβανικής γλώσσας. Οι φοιτητές και οι καθηγητές του διαδραµάτισαν σηµαντικό ρόλο στο δηµοκρατικό κίνηµα ενάντια στον βασιλιά Zogu, µε τη διάδοση των κοµµουνιστικών ιδεών, και τον αντι-φασιστικό Εθνικοαπελευθερωτικό Αγώνα. Ο Ενβέρ Χότζα (Enver Hoxha) ήταν φοιτητής (1927-1930) και καθηγητής (1937-1939) σε αυτό το λύκειο. Τον Ιούνιο του 1924, πολλοί µαθητές του Λυκείου τάχθηκαν µε τις δηµοκρατικές δυνάµεις της Αστικής Επανάστασης. Στις 21 Φεβρουαρίου του 1936, ευθυγραµµίστηκαν µε τους εργάτες και ους τεχνίτες σε απεργία πείνας. τις 28 Νοεµβρίου του 1939, υποστήριξαν την αντιφασιστική διαδήλωση. Το Εθνικό Λύκειο Κορυτσάς έκλεισε µετά την απελευθέρωση της χώρας.
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Θρησκευτικά Μνηµεία Ορθόδοξος Καθεδρικός Ναός (Orthodox Cathedral)
Χτίστηκε από τον Anastas Lakce και βρίσκεται κοντά στη Βιβλιοθήκη της πόλης. Υπήρχε κάποτε ένας άλλος Καθεδρικός Ναός που ονοµαζόταν Καθεδρικός Ναός του Αγίου Γεωργίου. Ιστορικά ήταν το µεγαλύτερο πέτρινο κτίριο στην Κορυτσά, δυστυχώς, καταστράφηκε κατά τη διάρκεια των αντιθρησκευτικών εκστρατειών του 1968, όµως, ο Άγιος Γεώργιος εξακολουθεί να θεωρείται ο πολιούχος της πόλης της Κορυτσάς.
Τζαµί Iliaz Bay Mirahorit
Χτισµένος το 1994, ένας από τους µεγαλύτερους καθεδρικούς ναούς στην Αλβανία, ο Ορθόδοξος Καθεδρικός Ναός της Κορυτσάς βρίσκεται σε περίοπτη θέση σε κεντρική τοποθεσία στην πόλη. Ο καθεδρικός ναός "Ανάσταση του Χριστού" ("Resurrection of Christ") είναι κτίριο µε τρεις ορόφους και επιφάνεια 1.800 τετραγωνικά µέτρα. Συµβολίζει την επιστροφή της θρησκείας σε µια χώρα όπου η θρησκεία είχε απαγορευτεί (19671991).
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Αυτό το τζαµί είναι το παλαιότερο µνηµείο της πόλης και το παλαιότερο τζαµί στην Αλβανία. Αυτό το κτήριο, χρονολογείται το έτος 1496, όταν η πόλη άρχισε να λειτουργεί ως διοικητική µονάδα και το όνοµά του το πήρε από τον Iliaz Bay Mirahorit (Ηλία Παναρίτη). Το τζαµί Iliaz Bay Mirahorit είναι ιστορικής, πολιτιστικής, θρησκευτικής και αρχιτεκτονικής σηµασίας. Το εσωτερικό του είναι βαµµένο λευκό, µε µερικές εικόνες στον τοίχο από τη Μέκκα και την Μεδίνα. Είναι το παλαιότερο µνηµείο στην Κορυτσά, από την εποχή που η πόλη άρχισε να λειτουργεί ως διοικητική µονάδα.
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Η Κορυτσά έχει εξαιρετικές εκκλησίες και Ιερούς Τόπους. Η πόλη έχει περισσότερες από επτά εκκλησίες. Οι κάτοικοι της περιοχής, στην πλειοψηφία τους είναι Ορθόδοξοι, πηγαίνουν στην λειτουργία της εκκλησίας κάθε Παρασκευή και Κυριακή. Αυτό δεν είναι περίεργο. Το εντυπωσιακό είναι ότι τόσο οι άνθρωποι από την πόλη της Κορυτσάς όσο και από τις γύρω περιοχές έχουν δηµιουργήσει δεκάδες Ιερούς Τόπους. Ο κόσµος από την Κορυτσά λέει ότι η κατασκευή ενός Ιερού Τόπου είναι ένας θρύλος. Για παράδειγµα: η Sofika Poleska, κάτοικος Κορυτσάς υποστηρίζει ότι «...αυτοί που είναι υπεύθυνοι για τη δηµιουργία
αυτών των Ιερών Τόπων, το κάνουν σε απάντηση στις φωνές που ακούνε στα όνειρά τους, που τους λένε ότι πρέπει να κατασκευάσουν ένα Ιερό Τόπο σε «ορισµένη» θέση. Το όνειρο επαναλαµβάνεται, µέχρι να χτιστεί ο Ιερός Τόπος. Σε αντίθετη περίπτωση, µπορεί να συµβεί οικογενειακή δυστυχία στους ανθρώπους αυτούς. Η Sofika Poleska, που γεννήθηκε, µεγάλωσε και παντρεύτηκε στην περιοχή της Πρέσπας, λέει ότι οι κάτοικοι φοβούνται να αγνοήσουν αυτά που τους λένε οι φωνές στα όνειρά τους. Πριν από λίγο καιρό, ένας άνθρωπος τόλµησε να παρακούσει τις φωνές που άκουγε στα όνειρά του κάθε βράδυ. Λίγο µετά, ο δύο ετών γιος του πέθανε. Η ειδήσεις διαδόθηκαν και από τότε, κανείς δεν τολµά να πάει ενάντια στη "φωνές στα όνειρα".
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Εθνικό Μουσείο Μεσαιωνικής Το Μουσείο εγκαινιάστηκε το 1980. Το πλούσιο αρχείο του περιλαµβάνει ιστορικά, πολιτιστικά και καλλιτεχνικά εκθέµατα από τη µεσαιωνική περίοδο. Οι εικόνες, τα εκθέµατα από πέτρα, οι συλλογές πολύτιµων µετάλλων, µε σκαλιστό ξύλο, µε ύφασµα και µε χαρτί αποτελούν πολύτιµες αξίες. Η εικονογραφική συλλογή του Μουσείου είναι µια από τις πλουσιότερες, µε 6.500 εικόνες. Ο θησαυρός αυτός προστατεύθηκε και µελετήθηκε και βοήθησε στη δηµιουργία του Εθνικού Μουσείου Μεσαιωνικής Τέχνης, πρόκειται για πολύ σηµαντική πολιτιστική πράξη. Το Μουσείο διαθέτει µια µόνιµη έκθεση, µε περίπου 200 αντικείµενα τέχνης. Η έκθεση περιέχει ένα µέρος από τα καλύτερα µεσαιωνικά έργα ανώνυµων ή και αγνώστων συγγραφέων Εξέχουσα θέση έχουν οι εικόνες του 13ου - 14ου αιώνα, υπάρχουν και αριστουργήµατα από παλιούς δασκάλους, συµπεριλαµβανοµένων των Onufri, Nikolla, των αδελφών Zografi και των υιών τους, του δάσκαλου Kostandin, των Onufër Qiprioti, Simon από την Adrenica, και άλλα έργα από δηµιουργούς που έχουν εργαστεί στην Αλβανία ή και εκτός της χώρας.
Αυτή η συλλογή περιλαµβάνει έργα από περίπου 150 Αλβανούς και ξένους εικονογράφους. Οι κύριοι στόχοι του Μουσείου είναι η δηµόσια έκθεση και η προώθηση, προστασία, διατήρηση και αποκατάσταση των αντικειµένων τέχνης, η µελέτη και η έρευνα, καθώς και οι διεθνείς δραστηριότητες.
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Μουσείο Παιδείας (πρώτο αλβανικό σχολείο) (Mësonjtorja e parë shqipe) Το Μουσείο στεγάζεται στο κτίριο όπου στεγαζόταν το πρώτο αλβανικό σχολείο, Mësonjëtorja, άνοιξε στις 7 Μαρτίου του 1887. Αυτό το κτίριο ήταν δωρεά του οµογενή από την Κορυτσά Diamanti Tërpo, για να χρησιµοποιηθεί ως σχολείο. Στο εκθετήριο του Μουσείου υπάρχει µία φωτοτυπία του πρώτου Αλβανικού αναγνωστικού που συνέγραψε ο Naum Veqilharxhi, και το δεύτερου Αλβανικού αναγνωστικού που συνέγραψε ο Kostandin Kristoforidhi. . Υπάρχουν φωτογραφίες από επιφανείς οµογενείς, οι οποίοι συνέβαλαν στο άνοιγµα αυτού του σχολείου, όπως των Pandeli Sotiri, Petro Nini Luarasi, Nuçi Naçi. Επίσης, παρουσιάζονται εξέχουσες προσωπικότητες της εκπαίδευσης, όπως οι αδελφές Qiriazi. Ανοικτό: ∆ευτέρα έως Παρασκευή Ώρες λειτουργίας: 8: 00-15: 00
Το σπίτι - Μουσείο του Ζωγράφου Vangjush Mio Αυτό το σπίτι - Μουσείο του ιµπρεσιονιστή ζωγράφου της Κορυτσάς Vangjush Mio χαρακτηρίστηκε ως πολιτιστικό µνηµείο, διαθέτει περίπου 40 ελαιογραφίες τοπίων και παρθένας φύσης και πολλά σχέδια που είναι αξιόλογα για το πολύ ιδιαίτερο στυλ τους. Ο Vangjush Mio ήταν ένας διακεκριµένος ζωγράφος και ο πρώτος Αλβανός που έκανε έκθεση το 1920 στα Τίρανα και το 1942 στο Μπάρι της Ιταλίας.
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Ο Αµερικανός φωτογράφος Gjon Mili µε αλβανική καταγωγή, έχει τώρα µια γωνιά - Μουσείο στην πόλη της καταγωγής του, την Κορυτσά. 15 παγκοσµίου φήµης φωτογραφίες που τραβήχτηκαν από τον φωτογράφο εκτίθενται στο Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο "Vangjush Mio" σε ένα ξεχωριστό δωµάτιο. Ο Gjon Mili είναι γνωστός ως ο φωτογράφος που χρησιµοποίησε για πρώτη φορά ηλεκτρονική φωτογράφηση µε φλας. Ο Gjon Mili γεννήθηκε στις 24 Νοεµβρίου 1904 στην Κορυτσά. Όταν ήταν στην ηλικία των 5 ετών, η οικογένειά του µετανάστευσε στη Ρουµανία.
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Εκεί ο Gjon Mili παρακολούθησε το λύκειο και σε ηλικία 19 ετών πήγε στην Αµερική. Αποφοίτησε από το Ινστιτούτο Τεχνολογίας της Μασαχουσέτης ως µηχανικός φωτισµού. Κατά τη διάρκεια αυτής
Bratko - Μουσείο Τέχνης της Ανατολής Το Μουσείο Τέχνης Bratko Oriental άνοιξε τον Ιούνιο του 2003, εκπληρώνοντας το όνειρο του Demetrius Borjes (1903-1990) - καλλιτέχνη, φωτογράφου και συλλέκτη έργων ασιατικής τέχνης και αντίκας. Ο Borja γεννήθηκε στην Κορυτσά, ταξίδεψε σε όλο τον κόσµο και εγκαταστάθηκε στην Αµερική. Ως µετανάστης ο ίδιος προσωπικά βίωσε πολλά από τους αγώνες του 20ου αιώνα. Μεταξύ των 432 αντικειµένων, ο επισκέπτης µπορεί να δεί: πιάνο, κινεζική βωµό, παραδοσιακή Ιαπωνική ενδυµασία, παραδοσιακές ζώνες, κινέζικες φορεσιές, σπαθί Ινδονησιακό, ευρωπαϊκά µετάλλια, Ιαπωνικά έργα ζωγραφικής, ανατολίτικα χαλιά, καθώς και διάφορες φωτογραφίες που ο Borja απέκτησε, ενώ υπηρετούσε στην αποστολή του ΟΗΕ για την Ανασυγκρότηση των Βαλκανίων κατά τη διάρκεια του 1945-1946.Οι φωτογραφίες που βρίσκονται στις αίθουσες του Μουσείου, δείχνουν την µεταπολεµική κοινωνική και πολιτιστική ιστορία, καθώς και τον σηµαντικό ρόλο που διαδραµάτισε ο General MacArthur στην οικονοµική και θεσµική ανασυγκρότηση της Ιαπωνίας. Σύµφωνα µε τα λόγια του αρχειοφύλακα Zobel for Borian: « Ήταν µια µεγαλοφυΐα. Ήρθε σε αυτή τη χώρα χωρίς τίποτε. Κατάφερε να γίνει διάσηµος µέσα από το έργο του και αυτό δείχνει τον ισχυρό χαρακτήρα του".
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Το Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο, που ιδρύθηκε το 1985, ολοκληρώθηκε το 1990. Αυτό το µουσείο βρίσκεται σε ένα χαρακτηριστικό σπίτι της Κορυτσάς των αρχών του 19ου αιώνα, που λόγω της αρχιτεκτονικής του αξίας έχει χαρακτηριστεί µνηµείο πολιτισµού. Το Μουσείο είναι µοναδικό στο είδος του, µε εκθέµατα από τη Νεολιθική περίοδο (6000 π.Χ.) µέχρι την Πρώιµη Μεσαιωνική περίοδο (IX αιώνα XII αιώνα µ.Χ.). Το µουσείο περιέχει σηµαντικά έγγραφα και αντικείµενα από προϊστορικούς οικισµούς, όπως των Potgoria, Vashtmia, Maliqi, Dunaveci, και Tren. Υπάρχουν περίπου 1.098 εκθέµατα, τα περισσότερα ανήκουν στην περίοδο από τη Νεολιθική Εποχή µέχρι την Πρώιµη Μεσαιωνική Εποχή.
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Οι καλοκαιρινές εκδηλώσεις της Κορυτσάς φθάνουν στο αποκορύφωµά τους µε τη διοργάνωση του µεγαλύτερου φεστιβάλ της χρονιάς, του Φεστιβάλ Μπύρας. Βασίζεται στην παλιά παράδοση της Κορυτσάς στην παραγωγή και στην εµπορία µπύρας. Ο ∆ήµος Κορυτσάς διοργανώνει αυτό το Φεστιβάλ από το 2007 (τον Αύγουστο) µέχρι σήµερα. Ο αριθµός των επισκεπτών από την Αλβανία, καθώς και από διάφορες χώρες του κόσµου αυξάνεται κάθε χρόνο. Επίσης, η ποιότητα των παρεχόµενων υπηρεσιών έχει βελτιωθεί. Το Φεστιβάλ Μπύρας τιµήθηκε το 2010 µε το Αλβανικό Βραβείο Τουρισµού, του Υπουργείου Τουριστικής Ανάπτυξης - Πολιτισµού Νεολαίας και Αθλητισµού,.
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Γιορτές Καρναβαλιού στην Κορυτσά
Η Κορυτσά είναι γνωστή για το περίφηµο καρναβάλι της. Η αναβίωση αυτής της παράδοσης, αποτελεί µία από τις πιο εντυπωσιακές δραστηριότητες της πόλης. Κάθε Ιούνιο, τοπικές, εθνικές και διεθνείς οµάδες παρελαύνουν µπροστά από τις χιλιάδες των πολιτών και των επισκεπτών. Είναι µια αξέχαστη γιορτή.
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∆ιεθνής Κοινότητα Ζωγράφων "Ηµέρες του Mio"
Η Κοινότητα των Ζωγράφων πήρε το όνοµά της από το διάσηµο ζωγράφο της Κορυτσάς Vangjush Mio και έχει στόχο να καθιερώσει ένα θεσµό επικοινωνίας µεταξύ των συµµετεχόντων και να προωθήσει αυτό το πολιτιστικό περιουσιακό στοιχείο της πόλης. Ζωγράφοι από την Αλβανία και από το εξωτερικό βλέπουν την Κορυτσά σαν ένα «ανοιχτό στούντιο», για να εξερευνήσουν την πόλη και να αναδείξουν το ταλέντο τους.
Παρέλαση του Αϊ-Βασίλη
Το φεστιβάλ είναι εµπνευσµένο από τη διάσηµη πίτα της Κορυτσάς τη "Lakror», και αποτελεί δηµοφιλές γεγονός για την πόλη. Τον Ιούλιο, στο πάρκο της πόλης, γυναίκες από την Κορυτσά ψήνουν την πίτα "Lakror" µε τον παραδοσιακό τρόπο µπροστά από τα περίεργα βλέµµατα των επισκεπτών. Μουσική, πρόγραµµα για παιδιά και άλλες εκπλήξεις, είναι µέρος αυτής της ειδικής εκδήλωσης της πόλης.
Κατά τη διάρκεια της ετήσιας Παρέλασης του Αϊ-Βασίλη, µια συρόµενη άµαξα µε τον Αϊ-Βασίλη παρελαύνει στην πόλη, συνοδευόµενη από πολλές άλλες άµαξες µε Αϊ-Βασίληδες. Η γιορτή είναι γνωστή ως “Babagjyshi”. Στη γιορτή µοιράζονται δώρα, παίζεται µουσική, προσφέρονται πολλές εκπλήξεις για τα παιδιά.
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Γιορτή στο τέλος του Χρόνου Με το σύνθηµα "Η Κορυτσά γιορτάζει ακόµα και το χειµώνα" και µε µια υπέροχη διακόσµηση στην πόλη, τον ∆εκέµβριο, η Κορυτσά διοργανώνει γιορτή για το τέλος του χρόνου, τη µοναδική στην Αλβανία. Κυριαρχεί η εορταστική ατµόσφαιρα µε τα ξύλινα σπίτια, τα παιχνίδια - γλυκά, τα παραδοσιακά ποτά (ζεστό κρασί), τα ψητά µήλα, τη µουσική και τις υπαίθριες εκθέσεις.
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Η πόλη της Κορυτσάς υποδέχεται κάθε χρόνο γλύπτες από διάφορες χώρες του κόσµου, οι οποίοι
συµµετέχουν στο ∆ιεθνές Συµπόσιο «Γλυπτική του Πάρκου". Οι γλύπτες προσθέτουν κάθε χρόνο νέα πέτρινα γλυπτά στην µοναδική συλλογή γλυπτών, η οποία για πολλά χρόνια κοσµεί το πάρκο "Νεολαίας" της Κορυτσάς. Οι γλύπτες δηµιουργούν στο ανοιχτό περιβάλλον του Πάρκου και προσελκύουν την προσοχή πολλών πολιτών. Η Κορυτσά είναι η πρώτη πόλη στην Αλβανία, που φιλοξενεί κάθε χρόνο γλύπτες από όλο τον κόσµο, για να δηµιουργήσουν τα έργα τους, τιµώντας την πόλη της Κορυτσάς για την παλιά παράδοση της πόλης στην επεξεργασία της πέτρας.
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Γραφικοί Οικισµοί στην Περιοχή
Mborje Νοτιοανατολικά και πολύ κοντά στην Κορυτσά, ο επισκέπτης µπορεί να πάει στην Mborja, µε το αυτοκίνητο ή και µε τα πόδια, η απόσταση είναι 5 χιλιόµετρα ασφαλτοστρωµένου δρόµου, είναι θέµα λεπτών. Είναι ο πιο κοντινός οικισµός στην Κορυτσά, ένα σύµπλεγµα τυπικών κατοικιών, που πλέον θεωρείται γειτονιά της Κορυτσάς, αφού βρίσκεται στις παρυφές της. Στη Mborja, µερικά µεγάλα κτίρια χωρίς σοβά, θα φανούν περίεργα στον επισκέπτη. Ορισµένα µπαρ και εστιατόρια στη Mborja σερβίρουν τούρκικο καφέ και ρακί από µούρο ή δαµάσκηνο, που παράγουν οι ντόπιοι. Αυτά είναι ό, τι έχει αποµείνει από την βιοµηχανική περιοχή της Κορυτσάς, που ήταν µια από τις πιο ανεπτυγµένες βιοµηχανικά πόλεις κατά την περίοδο του κοµµουνισµού. Τα γνωστά ορυχεία άνθρακα στην περιοχή Drenova λειτουργούσαν ήδη από την περίοδο της Τουρκοκρατίας.
Η Εκκλησία της Ανάστασης του Χριστού (Ristozi, ή Ngjitja e Krishtit), είναι από τα πιο σηµαντικά µνηµεία για επίσκεψη. Μια επιγραφή στα ελληνικά, που βρίσκεται στα δεξιά της εισόδου, παραπέµπει στο έτος κατασκευής αυτής της Εκκλησίας, που είναι το 898. Η γιορτή του Αγίου Ristozi εορτάζεται σαράντα µέρες µετά το Πάσχα των Ορθοδόξων. Η ηµέρα αυτή, είναι µια µεγάλη γιορτή, µε την συµµετοχή των κατοίκων από την περιοχή της Κορυτσάς. Η εκκλησία βρίσκεται στο υψηλότερο σηµείο του χωριού, στους πρόποδες του βουνού Morava. Ωστόσο, ο καλά διατηρηµένος δρόµος, κάνει εύκολη τη διαδροµή µε αυτοκίνητο ή µε τα πόδια.
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Ο Τύµβος Kamenica υπέστη καταστροφές από τη γεωργική δραστηριότητα µεταξύ των ετών 1950 και 1960. Στη συνέχεια, οι προσπάθειες αναζήτησης θησαυρών, που έγιναν µεταξύ των ετών 1997 και 1999, επιδείνωσαν περαιτέρω την κατάσταση. Αυτός ήταν και ένας λόγος για να ξεκινήσει στη συνέχεια η προσπάθεια διάσωσης του Τύµβου. Η Οµάδα Αρχαιολογίας (υπό την GSHASH) ένωσε τις προσπάθειές της µε το Αρχαιολογικό Ινστιτούτο των Τιράνων, µε το Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Κορυτσάς και µε µια σειρά από διεθνή επιστηµονικά-ερευνητικά ινστιτούτα, που χρηµατοδοτούνται από το Ινστιτούτο των Επιστηµών του Ανθρώπου (Packard Institute of Human Sciences), µε στόχο την ανάληψη διεπιστηµονικού έργου. Το έργο αυτό ξεκίνησε το 2000 και τελείωσε το φθινόπωρο του 2002. Πολλοί φοιτητές και απόφοιτοι αρχαιολογίας, έµπειροι αρχαιολόγοι, µια οµάδα ανθρωπολόγων από το Τµήµα Ανθρωπολογίας του Michigan State University, εµπειρογνώµονες συντήρησης, ζωγράφοι και σχεδιαστές, τόσο από την περιοχή όσο και ξένοι, πήραν µέρος σε αυτές τις µακροχρόνιες ανασκαφές. Μόλις ολοκληρώθηκαν οι ανασκαφές, επιβεβαιώθηκε ότι ο Τύµβος Kamenica αντιπροσωπεύει το µεγαλύτερο µνηµείο του είδους του, σε σύγκριση µε τους άλλους διακόσιους τύµβους που ανακαλύφθηκαν στην Αλβανία και σε άλλες γειτονικές βαλκανικές περιοχές.
Ο κεντρικός τάφος, που σηµατοδότησε την έναρξη της κατασκευής αυτού του Τύµβου, χρονολογείται την Ύστερη Εποχή του Χαλκού, τον 13ο αιώνα π.Χ. Ένας άντρας, στα σαράντα του, θάφτηκε εκεί. Μια τρύπα βρέθηκε από κάτω, µε καµένα οστά ζώων (αιγοπροβάτων), που είναι ενδεικτικό της νεκρικής τελετουργίας. Σε αντίθεση µε τους άλλους τύµβους αυτού του είδους στην Αλβανία, στους οποίους έγιναν ανασκαφές, όπως στους: Barç (Korça), Rehova (Kolonja), Piskova (Përmet), Vodhina (Gjirokastra), Vajza (Vlora), Pazhok (Elbasan), Cinamaka (Kukës) και Shtoj (Shkodra), οι οποίοι αναπτύχθηκαν γύρω από ένα κεντρικό τάφο, ο κεντρικός τάφος στον Τύµβο Kamenica περιβάλλεται από δύο συν-κεντρικούς κύκλους, µεσαίου µεγέθους, διαµέτρου 13 µ, και χτισµένων µε πέτρες. Κατά την Ύστερη Εποχή του Χαλκού (1200-1050 π.Χ.), άλλοι σαράντα τάφοι προστέθηκαν στην περιοχή εντός των δύο κύκλων. Σε µια δεύτερη περίοδο χρήσης του, κατά τη διάρκεια της Πρώιµης Εποχής του Σιδήρου (1050-750 π.Χ.), άλλοι διακόσιοι τάφοι που καλύπτονταν µε χώµα προστέθηκαν, µέχρι που ο Τύµβος πήρε ένα ηµι-κυκλικό σχήµα, 50µ σε διάµετρο και περίπου 3µ σε ύψος. Σε µια τρίτη περίοδο χρήσης του, που συµπίπτει µε το δεύτερο µισό του 7ου αιώνα π.Χ., προστέθηκαν µια σειρά από µνηµεία και κυκλικές ή ηµι-κυκλικές κατασκευές, όπου βρισκόταν οι συγγενείς που σχετίζονταν µε τα θαµµένα άτοµα, και ο Τύµβος έφθασε στις παρυφές του βορρά και στο βορειοανατολικό άκρο του τύµβου. Μετά από µια πολύ σύντοµη χρονική περίοδο (625-540 π.Χ.), ο Τύµβος Kamenica επεκτάθηκε, κυρίως προς τα ανατολικά, µε τάφους από πέτρα που προστέθηκαν µε εντατικό τρόπο, µέχρι να διαµορφωθεί µια κατασκευή σχήµατος έκλειψης και µεγέθους 70µ x 50µ. Με την ολοκλήρωση της 3ετούς µεγάλης ανασκαφής, 400 τάφοι ήρθαν στο φως. Έφεραν 440 σκελετούς, και πάνω από 3.500 αρχαιολογικά αντικείµενα, όπως κεραµικά, όπλα, διάφορα χάλκινα στοιχεία, αντικείµενα από σίδηρο, ασήµι, χρυσό, ελεφαντόδοντο καθώς και άλλα διακοσµητικά. Όλα τα ευρήµατα των µνηµειακών τάφων σε αυτόν τον Τύµβο, αφαιρέθηκαν και εκτίθενται σε µια υπαίθρια έκθεση στην οποία αξίζει η επίσκεψη.
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Boboshtice Για να φτάσει ο επισκέπτης στη Boboshtica, θα πρέπει να οδηγήσει στον κεντρικό δρόµο Κορυτσάς- Erseka, µε νοτιοανατολική κατεύθυνση. Στα τέσσερα χιλιόµετρα θα πρέπει να στρίψει αριστερά. Υπάρχουν πινακίδες που υποδεικνύουν την κατεύθυνση. Μετά τη στροφή αριστερά, απαιτείται οδήγηση για άλλα τρία χιλιόµετρα. Όταν δεί ένα άλσος από παλιές µουριές, θα ξέρει ότι βρίσκεται κοντά στο πολύ όµορφο χωριό Boboshtica. Παλιά ήταν ένα µεγάλο και ακµαίο χωριό. Τώρα, έχει ένα πολύ µικρό αριθµό νοικοκυριών που έχουν παραµείνει από παλιά, ο τοπικός πληθυσµός έχει την καταγωγή του από τη Βλαχία. Το χωριό φηµίζεται για τις µουριές του, ο τοπικός πληθυσµός παράγει τη γνωστή κιτρινοπράσινη ρακή από µούρο (mulberry rakia). Το χωριό Boboshtica εξακολουθεί να έχει παλιά σπίτια, ο παραδοσιακός τρόπος παραγωγής χαλιών µε µηχανή ύφανσης εξακολουθεί να χρησιµοποιείται. Επιπλέον, οι γυναίκες από το χωριό, είναι πρόθυµες να πούν στον επισκέπτη πως γίνεται η ρακή από µούρο, αλλά και να δώσουν τη συνταγή για την περίφηµη πίτα lakror και για άλλες σπεσιαλιτέ. Στις παρυφές του χωριού, στον ανατολικό λόφο (µικρής κλίσης), βρίσκεται η Μονή του Αγίου Νικολάου. Από αυτό το λόφο η θέα τόσο στο χωριό όσο και το σύνολο της πεδιάδας της Κορυτσάς είναι πολύ όµορφη. Στη διαδροµή προς την Μονή, οι ντόπιοι σίγουρα θα πούν µε υπερηφάνεια στον επισκέπτη:
"Λοιπόν, αυτό είναι το µέρος όπου βρισκόταν το σπίτι του Viktor E¦imi (1889-1972)". Ήταν ένας διάσηµος συγγραφέας κωµωδιών και δραµατουργός στη Ρουµανία. Η οικογένειά του µετανάστευσε στο Βουκουρέστι, στις αρχές του 20 ου αιώνα. Τα έργα του παίζονται µε επιτυχία τόσο στα Τίρανα όσο και στο Βουκουρέστι. Η εκκλησία του Αγίου Ιωάννη (St. John Church) που κατασκευάστηκε τον 12ο αιώνα και ανακατασκευάστηκε τον 15ο αιώνα, βρίσκεται πιο κάτω, προς τα βορειοδυτικά, πέρα από το άλσος µε τις µουριές. Είναι µάλλον αποµονωµένη από το χωριό, και βρίσκεται σχεδόν στη µέση του κάµπου. Ο ναός έχει ανακαινιστεί και είναι επισκέψιµος. Αν θέλει κάποιος να τον επισκεφθεί, θα πρέπει πρώτα να συνεννοηθεί µε τον φύλακα της εκκλησίας. Ο επισκέπτης θα εντυπωσιαστεί από µια περιφραγµένη πόρτα στη νότια πλευρά του ναού. Ο θρύλος λέει ότι ένας Βούλγαρος πρίγκιπας παντρεύτηκε σε αυτή την εκκλησία και σύµφωνα µε το έθιµο, κανείς δεν θα µπορούσε ποτέ να εισέλθει στην εκκλησία από την ίδια πύλη µέσω της οποίας ένας παντρεµένος πρίγκιπας βγήκε. Ως εκ τούτου, µια δεύτερη πόρτα δηµιουργήθηκε στη δυτική πλευρά του ναού. Η εκκλησία του Αγίου ∆ηµητρίου (St. Demetrius Church), βρίσκεται πιο κοντά στο άλσος µε τις µουριές. Το κωδωνοστάσιο, πάνω από την είσοδο του ναού, κατασκευάστηκε στις αρχές του 20ου αιώνα, µε συνεισφορές πολλών µεταναστών.
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Dardhe Ακριβώς µετά το κέντρο του χωριού Boboshtica, ξεκινά δρόµος που οδηγεί στο χωριό Dardha. Χρειάζεται προσοχή γιατί ο δρόµος δεν είναι στρωµένος εντελώς και παρά τις προσπάθειες των κατοίκων της περιοχής, επιδεινώνεται το χειµώνα. Ο δρόµος είναι κατάλληλος για όλους τους τύπους των αυτοκινήτων, ωστόσο, συνιστάται 4 x 4 αυτοκίνητο. Στην αρχή, η διαδροµή περνά µέσα από ένα άγονο τοπίο, όµως σε λίγα λεπτά περνά µέσα από ένα δάσος. Εδώ ξεκινάει το πιο όµορφο µέρος του ταξιδιού. Το κέντρο του χωριού θα πρέπει να είναι η πρώτη στάση του επισκέπτη στο χωριό Dardha. Πληροφορίες µπορεί να ζητήσει κανείς στα ξενοδοχεία και σε µια σειρά από µπαρ και εστιατόρια που βρίσκονται εκεί. Το καλοκαίρι, ιδίως, το χωριό κατοικείται από πολυάριθµους κατοίκους, οι οποίοι κατάγονται από το χωριό και έχουν µετατρέψει τα παλιά σπίτια τους σε εξοχικές κατοικίες. Αρκετά µέτρα κάτω από το κέντρο του χωριού υπάρχει ένα µεγάλο πέτρινο κτίριο, το οποίο παραµένει σιωπηλό για πολύ καιρό τώρα. Αυτό είναι το πρώην σχολείο του χωριού. Σήµερα, είναι κλειστό γιατί το χωριό δεν διαθέτει επαρκή αριθµό παιδιών για να φοιτούν στο σχολείο. Όπως και στο χωριό Boboshtica, πολλά κτίρια εδώ έχουν κατασκευαστεί µε τη συνεισφορά κατοίκων που είχαν µεταναστεύσει, ιδιαίτερα στις ΗΠΑ.
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Το κτίριο του σχολείου είναι µια ανάµνηση των παλιών καλών καιρών. Η περιοχή Dardha είναι ένα ιδανικό µέρος για σκι. Αν τύχει να βρεθεί ο επισκέπτης εκεί κατά τη χειµερινή περίοδο, θα είναι αυτόπτης µάρτυρας του µεγάλου αριθµού σκιέρ που θα βρίσκονται εκεί. Σε αντίθεση µε το χωριό Boboshtica, το χωριό Dardha είναι γνωστό για τη ρακή δαµάσκηνο (plum rakia). Αυτό το ποτό παράγεται από ένα µικρό, κίτρινο, ηµιάγριο δαµάσκηνο, και έχει µια αρκετά ιδιαίτερη γεύση. Ο κόσµος στην περιοχή δεν παράγει ρακή από σταφύλια, γιατί τα σταφύλια δεν αναπτύσσονται σε αυτά τα µέρη. Οι λάτρεις των µακρινών διαδροµών θα µπορούσαν να συνεχίσουν ανατολικά. Η απόσταση είναι µιάµιση ώρα µε τα πόδια για να φτάσει κανείς στο πολύ όµορφο χωριό Senica. Ωστόσο, σε αυτή την εκδροµή, απαιτείται συνοδεία τοπικού οδηγού από το χωριό. Ο δρόµος που ενώνει τα δύο χωριά εξακολουθεί να περνά µέσα από παρθένα δάση. Το χωριό Senica ήταν ένα µεγάλο και πλούσιο χωριό, αλλά σήµερα έχει σχεδόν εγκαταλειφθεί. Η Εκκλησία της Παναγίας (St. Mary Church), βρίσκεται στο κέντρο του χωριού, στην κορυφή ενός λόφου.
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Μοσχόπολη (Voskopoja)
Εκκλησίες στη Μοσχόπολη
Μέχρι τα τέλη του 18ου αιώνα, η Μοσχόπολη (Voskopoja) ήταν ένας πολύ σηµαντικός αστικός οικισµός. Για να φτάσει κανείς εκεί, θα πρέπει πρώτα να οδηγήσει κατά µήκος του δακτυλίου της Κορυτσάς προς τα δυτικά, και στη συνέχεια, να πάρει στροφή δυτικά, περνώντας πέρα από το Σταθµό Θερµικής Ισχύος. Η Μοσχόπολη απέχει περίπου 20 χλµ. από την Κορυτσά. Χρειάζεται προσοχή κατά την οδήγηση, επειδή ο δρόµος µεταξύ του χωριού Voskop, το τελευταίο χωριό που βρίσκεται στην πεδινή περιοχή και της Μοσχόπολης, δεν είναι στρωµένος. Η διαδροµή είναι ευχάριστη κατά µήκος ενός ελικοειδή δρόµου δίπλα σε ένα ρυάκι. Στο χωριό Μοσχόπολη έχουν καταγραφεί περίπου χίλιοι κάτοικοι, βρίσκεται σε υψόµετρο 1.200 µέτρων. Αυτό θα πρέπει να το έχει κατά νου ο επισκέπτης, για να ξέρει τι θα φορέσει. Το καλοκαίρι είναι δροσερό και ο χειµώνας είναι συχνά κρύος, αν και το κρύο δεν είναι αφόρητο. Το χωριό είναι γνωστό ως παλιός οικισµός Βλάχων οι οποίοι, εξακολουθούν να µιλούν µια παλιά διάλεκτο της ρουµανικής. Πολλά νοικοκυριά Αλβανών έχουν επίσης εγκατασταθεί στο χωριό. Είναι ως επί το πλείστον ορθόδοξοι.
Από τις 22 πρώην εκκλησίες, πέντε εκκλησίες και ένα µοναστήρι έχουν διασωθεί στη Μοσχόπολη, όχι πολύ µακριά από το σηµερινό χωριό. Οι εκκλησίες, όλες είναι τύπου βασιλικής, υπέστησαν ζηµιές από λεηλασίες και βανδαλισµούς, καθώς και από τους δύο Παγκόσµιους Πολέµους, όταν µετατράπηκαν σε αποθήκες πυροµαχικών. Ένας ισχυρός σεισµός, που έπληξε την περιοχή το 1960, πρόσθεσε περαιτέρω ζηµιές. Τα τελευταία χρόνια, οι εκκλησίες και το µοναστήρι ανακαινίστηκαν. Το ταξίδι εδώ µπορεί να ξεκινήσει από το κέντρο του χωριού, όπου βρίσκονται οι πρώτες εκκλησίες. Για να εισέλθει κάποιος στην εκκλησία, θα πρέπει να ψάξει για τον φύλακα, ο οποίος ζει κάπου κοντά στο κέντρο του χωριού, ή, καλύτερα, για τον ιερέα του χωριού. Οι κάτοικοι της περιοχής είναι φιλόξενοι και πρόσχαροι, πρόθυµοι να βοηθήσουν σε οτιδήποτε. Τη Μοσχόπολη θα µπορούσε ο επισκέπτης να την τριγυρίσει µε αυτοκίνητο. Ωστόσο, θα είναι πιο ωραίο το περπάτηµα µέχρι τις εκκλησίες. ∆ίνει την ευκαιρία να ακούσει κανείς παλιές εκκλησιαστικές ιστορίες και να θαυµάσει την πραγµατική ζωή και τη φύση. Οι εκκλησίες που σώζονται στη Μοσχόπολη είναι:
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Εκκλησία του Αγίου Νικολάου (St. Nicholas Church) Η εκκλησία βρίσκεται στο κέντρο του χωριού. Χτίστηκε µεταξύ του 1721 και του 1722. Οι τοιχογραφίες που σώζονται στην εκκλησία δείχνουν περίπου 1000 βιβλικές µορφές. Οι τοίχοι στο εσωτερικό του ναού ζωγραφίστηκαν από έναν από τους πιο γνωστούς καλλιτέχνες της εποχής εκείνης, τον David Selenica. Το 1750, το προστώο της εκκλησίας ζωγραφίστηκε από δύο εξαιρετικούς ζωγράφους, οι οποίοι ζούσαν τον ίδιο αιώνα. Ήταν οι Constantine και Athanas Zografi, δύο αδέλφια από την Κορυτσά. Αυτοί οι καλλιτέχνες συνέβαλαν µε την ζωγραφική τους στις πιο σηµαντικές εκκλησίες της εποχής, στο Άγιο Όρος - τον ιερό χώρο της Ορθοδοξίας. Έχουν ζωγραφίσει και άλλες εκκλησίες στα γειτονικά χωριά.
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Εκκλησία της Παναγίας (St. Mary Church) Η εκκλησία αυτή βρίσκεται επίσης στο κέντρο του χωριού. Θεωρείται ο καθεδρικός ναός της παλιάς πόλης. Χτίστηκε το 1712. Το καµπαναριό στέκεται πάνω από την είσοδο και χτίστηκε το 1887, µε συνεισφορές από την τοπική κοινότητα. Οι Παγκόσµιοι Πόλεµοι, και ειδικότερα, ο σεισµός του 1960, έφεραν ζηµιές στην εκκλησία. Ωστόσο, έγιναν και σηµαντικές εργασίες ανακαίνισης..
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Εκκλησία του Αγίου Θανάση (St. Thanas Church) Η εκκλησία βρίσκεται δυτικά του χωριού, στην περιοχή του νεκροταφείου. Έχει ανακαινιστεί. Χτίστηκε το 1724 και ζωγραφίστηκε από τα διάσηµα αδέλφια Zografi το 1751.
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Εκκλησία του Προφήτη Ηλία (Church of Prophet Ilias) Η εκκλησία του Προφήτη Ηλία είναι µια µικρή εκκλησία που βρίσκεται στα νοτιοανατολικά της πόλης. Κατασκευάστηκε το 1751. -
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Μοναστήρι του Αγίου Ιωάννη του Προδρόµου
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Μετά την Εκκλησία της Αγίας Τριάδας, η πορεία συνεχίζει βόρεια. Τώρα, η διαδροµή γίνεται υπέροχη. Ο δρόµος προς το Μοναστήρι είναι κατάλληλος και για χαµηλά αυτοκίνητα. Ωστόσο, το περπάτηµα µέχρι το Μοναστήρι είναι καλύτερο. Η απόσταση είναι µόνο δύο χιλιόµετρα. Στη αρχή βλέπει κανείς τα ορεινά λιβάδια, και στη συνέχεια προβάλλει το δάσος της Μοσχόπολης, µια εύκολη ανάβαση. Το Μοναστήρι είναι το αρχαιότερο εκκλησιαστικό κτίριο στη Μοσχόπολη. Η εκκλησία κτίστηκε το 1632 και αγιογραφήθηκε το 1659. Η γη και τα δάση σε όλο τον δρόµο ανήκουν ιδιοκτησιακά στο Μοναστήρι. Είχε, επίσης, χιλιάδες αγελάδες.
Η Μονή είχε καταστραφεί το 1967, µετά από τη θρησκευτική απαγόρευση στη χώρα. Τα κτήρια της είχαν µετατραπεί σε στρατιωτική εγκατάσταση, µε αποτέλεσµα τη σταδιακή τους φθορά. Τα τελευταία χρόνια άρχισε η ανακαίνιση της. Μια µεγάλης κλίµακας έκθεση φιλοξενείται στη Μονή, κάθε χρόνο στις 24 Ιουνίου. Χρειάζεται προσοχή στα αµυγδαλωτά αχλάδια (almond pears), τα µαλακά και γλυκά αυτά φρούτα, είναι τα νοστιµότερα στο δάσος. Είναι άγρια φρούτα, έχουν ένα έντονο άρωµα και είναι πολύ εύγευστα. Όπως και µε όλα τα άγρια είδη, θα πρέπει να δοθεί προσοχή ώστε να µην φαγωθούν αν δεν είναι ώριµα.
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Το δάσος του χωριού είναι µια από τις πιο συχνά επισκεπτόµενες περιοχές σε όλη την Κορυτσά. Εκδηλώσεις σκι φιλοξενούνται εδώ κατά τη χειµερινή περίοδο. Πολλά από τα παραδοσιακά σπίτια στη Μοσχόπολη έχουν µετατραπεί σε πολύ ευχάριστους ξενώνες, προσφέροντας όλες τις ανέσεις. Συνήθως, οι πελάτες δίνουν παραγγελία στον οικοδεσπότη να προετοιµάσει το φαγητό. Αυτό είναι µια µεγάλη ευκαιρία να γευτεί ο επισκέπτης τη νόστιµη παραδοσιακή κουζίνα της περιοχής. Θα πρέπει να δοκιµάσει και να γευτεί αρνί σούβλας. Σε αυτές τις περιοχές, τα ζώα περιφέρονται ελεύθερα
και αυτό δίνει µια πολύ ιδιαίτερη γεύση στο κρέας τους. Η διαµονή σε σπίτι του χωριού για αρκετές ηµέρες θα κάνει τη διαµονή των επισκεπτών στην περιοχή ακόµη πιο ευχάριστη. Επίσης, ένα πολύ ελκυστικό ξενοδοχείο έχει χτιστεί στη µέση του δάσους. Η επίσκεψη στην Μοσχόπολη είναι µια ενδιαφέρουσα εµπειρία για όσους ασχολούνται µε ξένες γλώσσες. Όλοι οι κάτοικοι µιλούν αλβανικά. Ωστόσο, στην καθηµερινή ζωή πολλοί από αυτούς µιλούν Βλάχικα, µια πολύ παλιά γλώσσα, µια διάλεκτο των σηµερινών ρουµάνικων. Πολλοί νέοι που έχουν εργαστεί στην Ελλάδα µιλούν την ελληνική γλώσσα.
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Vithkuqi
Το Vithkuq είναι ένα από τα τρία πιο παλιά και πιο σηµαντικά χωριά στην περιοχή της Κορυτσάς. Η ιστορία του Vithkuq είναι παρόµοια µε εκείνη της Μοσχόπολης, αν και χαρακτηρίζεται από διαφορετικά γεγονότα. Για να φτάσει κάποιος στο Vithkuq, θα πάρει και πάλι το δρόµο που συνδέει την Κορυτσά µε την Erseka. Μετά το στρογγυλό δακτύλιο της πόλης, θα κατευθυνθεί νότια. Μετά από µισή ώρα µε το αυτοκίνητο, θα πάει δεξιά. Μια πινακίδα δείχνει ακριβώς που θα πρέπει να στρίψει. Αρχικά, ο δρόµος είναι σε καλή κατάσταση, διασχίζει όµορφους λόφους. Μετά συναντάται µια ωραία λίµνη που χρησιµεύει ως τεχνητός νερό-συλλέκτης, που ονοµάζεται Gjanç. Τα νερά του χρησιµοποιούνται για την άρδευση µεγάλου µέρους της εύφορης πεδιάδας της Κορυτσάς και για µια υδροηλεκτρική µονάδα παροχής νερού στην πόλη. Μετά το Gjanç, ο δρόµος συνεχίζει ανηφορικός µε καταπράσινη βλάστηση. Αρκετά σπίτια φαίνονται στις όχθες ενός ρέµατος. Είναι φωλιασµένα στα δέντρα και είναι περιτριγυρισµένα από µικρούς, ολάνθιστους κήπους. Αυτές οι κατοικίες βρίσκονται στο Leshnja.
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Στο παρελθόν, τα σπίτια είχαν καταληφθεί από τους εργαζόµενους στο αγρόκτηµα της Μονής του Αγίου Πέτρου. Στο δρόµο έξω από το χωριό, υπάρχει ένα απλό εργαστήριο. Είναι το ζυθοποιείο του χωριού. Αξιοποιώντας το νερό από τις κοντινές πηγές, παράγει µπύρα σε επαρκείς ποσότητες για γάµους, πάρτι και για άλλες εκδηλώσεις. Αξίζει η επίσκεψη σε αυτό το ταπεινό ζυθοποιείο που όµοιό του δεν υπάρχει αλλού. Ένα ποτήρι φρέσκιας µπύρας κοστίζει πολύ λίγο και είναι κάτι που αξίζει να απολαύσει ο επισκέπτης κατά τη διάρκεια αυτού του ταξιδιού. Μετά από µερικές εκατοντάδες µέτρα, βρίσκεται η πρώτη ιστορική περιοχή του Vithkuq, η Γέφυρα. Οι ντόπιοι την αποκαλούν Γέφυρα του Zoto, ή Μεγάλη Γέφυρα. Ένας από τους κατοίκους της περιοχής την έχτισε στις αρχές του 20ου αιώνα. Στο ένα άκρο της γέφυρας, ο ευεργέτης κατασκεύασε ένα µικρό παρεκκλήσι, όπου οι πολυάριθµοι επισκέπτες της περιοχής µπορούν να προσευχηθούν και να ανάψουν ένα κερί. Κάτω από τη Γέφυρα του Zoto βρίσκεται η πηγή ενός από τους σηµαντικότερους ποταµούς της Αλβανίας, του OSUM, ο οποίος χωρίζει τη γνωστή πόλη Berat σε δύο µέρη.
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Μετά από τη Γέφυρα, ο επισκέπτης θα περπατήσει γύρω από το χωριό, µε κατεύθυνση το Μοναστήρι του Αγίου Πέτρου - St. Peter Monastery. Εδώ ακούγονται πάλι τα δύο γνωστά ονόµατα της Μοσχόπολης, τα αδέλφια Constantine and Athanas Zografi, που ζωγράφισαν το 1764 το Μοναστήρι. Εδώ εκτείνεται ένα πολύ ευχάριστο λιβάδι όπου, κάθε καλοκαίρι, ο επικεφαλής της Ορθόδοξης Μητρόπολης της Κορυτσάς έρχεται για κάµπινγκ. Πάλι πίσω στον κεντρικό δρόµο και ανάβαση στο κέντρο του χωριού για ένα σύντοµο διάλειµµα. Πολλά µπαρ και εστιατόρια βρίσκονται στο χωριό και ο τοπικός πληθυσµός ξέρει πως να εξυπηρετήσει τους επισκέπτες. Επίσης, ο επισκέπτης θα πρέπει να δοκιµάσει την καλή ρακή δαµάσκηνο, την οποία όµως δεν πρέπει να πιεί το πρωί και αν είναι πολύ δυνατή, καλό είναι να τη συνοδεύσει µε κάποιο τοπικό φαγητό. Το κρέας και το τυρί από αυτήν την περιοχή είναι διάσηµα σε όλη την Κορυτσά. Αν τύχει ο επισκέπτης να συναντήσει ηλικιωµένους ανθρώπους στο κέντρο του χωριού, να µην διστάσει να τους κάνει ερωτήσεις. Το χωριό Vithkuq έχει µια πλούσια ιστορία. Όπως και η Μοσχόπολη, αποτελεί συνδετικό κρίκο µεταξύ της ∆ύσης και της Ανατολής. Ήδη από τον 18ο αιώνα, είχε σηµαντική εξέλιξη. Όταν το χωριό ανθούσε, είχε 24 συνοικίες, εκ των οποίων µόνο τρεις συνοικίες και 18 εκκλησίες έχουν διασωθεί. Το Μοναστήρι επίσης είχε σηµαντική πολιτιστική και εκπαιδευτική δραστηριότητα. Ωστόσο, το Vithkuq είχε την ίδια τραγική µοίρα µε τη Μοσχόπολη, την πιο διάσηµή του "αδελφή". Λεηλατήθηκε, κάηκε και καταστράφηκε. Από τότε, το χωριό ζεί από τη γεωργία και την κτηνοτροφία, µε ένα µεγάλο µέρος των
νοικοκυριών να ζουν από τα εµβάσµατα των µεταναστών. Η ίδρυση της 1ης Ταξιαρχίας Παρτιζάνων µε επικεφαλής τον Mehmet Shehu (1913-1981) ήταν ένα σηµαντικό γεγονός για το Vithkuq. Ο Shehu ήταν, στη συνέχεια, ο πρωθυπουργός και ο αριθµός δύο παράγοντας κατά τη διάρκεια του κοµµουνιστικού καθεστώτος στην Αλβανία, ο οποίος είχε τραγικό τέλος. Κατά τη διάρκεια του Β΄ Παγκοσµίου Πολέµου, οι Αγγλο-Αµερικανοί ιεραπόστολοι λειτουργούσαν για µεγάλο χρονικό διάστηµα στην περιοχή µεταξύ της Μοσχόπολης και του Vithkuq. Οι ηλικιωµένοι εξακολουθούν να έχουν µνήµες από τις ιστορίες εκείνης της εποχής. Στο Vithkuq, µπορεί κανείς να περιπλανηθεί στα γραφικά σοκάκια του χωριού. Οι κήποι είναι γεµάτοι από οπωροφόρα δέντρα και λουλούδια. Αν τύχει ο επισκέπτης να βρεθεί στο χωριό απόγευµα, θα γνωρίσει µια καθηµερινή συνήθεια, την επιστροφή των ζώων από τους βοσκότοπους. Όπως και στα άλλα χωριά της Κορυτσάς, στο Vithkuq, τα ζώα φυλάσσονται σε καταφύγια (στέγαστρα) έξω από το χωριό. Κάθε ένας από τους ντόπιους έχει µια αποκλειστική θέση στο καταφύγιο για τα ζώα του. Ένα Μνηµείο Πολιτισµού, βρίσκεται ακριβώς ανατολικά του χωριού, κοντά στο παλιό νεκροταφείο. Είναι η εκκλησία του Αγίου Μιχαήλ (St. Michael Church), η οποία κατασκευάστηκε το 18ο αιώνα. Αυτή είναι µία από τις λίγες εκκλησίες που γλίτωσαν τη λεηλασία και την καταστροφή. Η Εκκλησία έχει χαρακτηριστεί Μνηµείο του Πολιτισµού και τελεί υπό την προστασία του Αλβανικού κράτους. Προσοχή όµως, όπως και σε οπουδήποτε άλλο µνηµείο, θα πρέπει πρώτα ο επισκέπτης να πάρει την άδεια του φύλακα της εκκλησίας.
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Μεγάλη Πρέσπα Η Πρέσπα είναι µια σχετικά µεγάλη λίµνη. Για να φτάσει κανείς εκεί, θα πρέπει να αφήσει την Κορυτσά οδηγώντας βόρεια. Στη συνέχεια, θα στρίψει δεξιά στην εθνική οδό που οδηγεί στο Bilisht και, στη συνέχεια, προς Kapshtica, στα σύνορα µε την Ελλάδα. Ωστόσο, δεν θα χρειαστεί να οδηγήσει για µεγάλο χρονικό διάστηµα. Περίπου 15 χιλιόµετρα από την Κορυτσά, κοντά στο χωριό Plasa, θα πάει αριστερά οδηγώντας κατά µήκος ενός στενού ασφαλτοστρωµένου δρόµου. Μετά από τρία χιλιόµετρα, θα περάσει µέσα από το Zvezda Pass, ένα πέρασµα ανάµεσα στο βουνό Dry στα δυτικά και στο βουνό Ivan στα ανατολικά. Σταδιακά θα µπεί στο φυσικό Πάρκο της Πρέσπας. Η Μεγάλη Πρέσπα µοιράζεται σε τρεις χώρες, το ένα έκτο της ανήκει στην Αλβανία. Το τοπίο µε το υγρό στοιχείο είναι πολύ ενδιαφέρον. Το βουνό Dry χωρίζει τη λίµνη Πρέσπα από τη λίµνη Οχρίδα. Έχει επιβεβαιωθεί το γεγονός ότι τα νερά των Πρεσπών διαπερνούν τα ασβεστολιθικά πετρώµατα του βουνού Dry και στη συνέχεια, εκβάλλουν στη λίµνη της Οχρίδας, µειώνοντας πολλά µέτρα την αρχική στάθµη της λίµνης. Οι όχθες της Μεγάλης Πρέσπας κατοικούνται από ένα σλαβικό πληθυσµό. Σχεδόν όλοι τους είναι χριστιανοί ορθόδοξοι.
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Ένας Αλβανός ίσως µπορέσει να επικοινωνήσει µε κάποιον ενήλικα στην περιοχή, ωστόσο, θα δυσκολευτεί να επικοινωνήσει µε τα παιδιά και τους ηλικιωµένους, οι περισσότεροι των οποίων δεν µιλούν αλβανικά. Στα εστιατόρια της περιοχής, ο επισκέπτης µπορεί να δοκιµάσει υπέροχο φρέσκο ψάρι από τους ψαράδες. Αν τύχει να βρεθεί εκεί το χειµώνα, να µην ξεχάσει να παραγγείλει για φαγητό τα αποξηραµένα καπνιστά τσιρόνια. Αυτό είναι ένα αγαπηµένο πιάτο των ντόπιων, καθώς και των κατοίκων της Κορυτσάς. Το τσιρόνι (Bleak) είναι ένα µικρό ψάρι που µοιάζει µε τη σαρδέλα στην εµφάνιση, αλλά όχι στη γεύση. Οι γυναίκες των ψαράδων κρεµούν τα τσιρόνια σε άγκίστρια που τοποθετούνται στο ταβάνι και τα αφήνουν να στεγνώσουν πάνω από τον καπνό ενός συγκεκριµένου βοτάνου. Τα ψήνουν στη συνέχεια πάνω από ρετσίνι και τα αποξηραµένα ψάρια αποκτούν µια πολύ ιδιαίτερη γεύση. Το τσιρόνι συνήθως συνοδεύεται µε ρακή, σε αντίθεση µε το φρέσκο ψάρι που συνοδεύεται µε κρασί. Το τοπικό κρασί είναι πολύ καλής ποιότητας. ∆υτικά της περιοχής Liqenas, βρίσκεται ένα µικρό νησί. Οι ντόπιοι το λένε Maligrad (µικρή πόλη). Ο επισκέπτης µπορεί να πάει στο νησί µισθώνοντας κάποιο ντόπιο ψαρά για πολύ λίγα χρήµατα.
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Ο φύλακας των Μνηµείων Πολιτισµού (η Οικογένεια Damo) θα βοηθήσει τον επισκέπτη να πάει εκεί. Το νησί δεν κατοικείται. Ένα άγριο βυσσινόδεντρο είναι το µόνο δέντρο που δεν ισοπεδώθηκε από τους ανέµους της λίµνης. ∆εν αποτελεί έκπληξη το γεγονός ότι έχει διασωθεί ένας αριθµός κουνελιών, που µεταφέρθηκαν εκεί από τον τοπικό πληθυσµό. Το νησί είναι µια αγαπηµένη περιοχή για τις χελώνες, τους βάλτους και τα νερόφιδα. ∆εν υπάρχει φόβος, είναι αβλαβή. Στη νότια πλευρά του νησιού βρίσκεται µια εκκλησία µε αναφορές του 18ου αιώνα. Η εκκλησία είναι επίσης ένας τόπος προσκυνήµατος για τους ανθρώπους που έχουν ανάγκη. ∆εν θα πρέπει να εκπλαγεί κανείς αν βρει καινούργια ρούχα µέσα. Σύµφωνα µε το τοπικό έθιµο, οι άνθρωποι πρέπει να αφήσουν ένα ρούχο δικό τους, ή ένα ρούχο των παιδιών τους, για να έχουν ευηµερία κατά τη διάρκεια του έτους.
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Μαγειρική και Ποτά Η Κορυτσά είναι γνωστή για τα νόστιµα παραδοσιακά φαγητά της. Είναι γνωστή για την πίτα µε τις δύο στρώσεις, την πίτα lakror, µαγειρεµένη στη γάστρα, για τον κυπρίνο - συνταγή της λίµνης Πρέσπας -, τις συνταγές µε το διάσηµο τσιρόνι, τις συνταγές µε κυνήγι και µε πουλερικά. Τα χαρακτηριστικά πιάτα της Κορυτσάς περιλαµβάνουν το petanik µε λευκά φασόλια (µορφή πάστας που γίνεται µε επίπεδες στρώσεις εναλλασσόµενης ζύµης µε γέµιση όπως κρέας, ρύζι ή φασόλια), το ανερχόµενο përvëlak (λεπτό ψωµί καλαµποκιού που παρασκευάζεται σε βραστό νερό), το lakror που παρασκευάζεται ραντίζοντας τις στρώσεις των φύλλων µε γάλα και τα σουτζουκάκια. Το χωριό Vithkuq είναι διάσηµο για τα καρύδια, το τσάι, το ψητό κρέας και τα γαλακτοκοµικά προϊόντα. Από το χωριό Dardha, ο επισκέπτης δεν πρέπει να φύγει χωρίς να δοκιµάσει την περίφηµη πίτα lakror µαγειρεµένη στη γάστρα.
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Επίσης στο Dardha βρίσκει κανείς σαλιγκάρια, µανιτάρια, αλεύρι καλαµποκιού lakror, όλα πολύ νόστιµα. Στην περιοχή Boboshtica, ο επισκέπτης θα απολαύσει αλβανική παραδοσιακή κουζίνα, µε σπεσιαλιτέ, που περιλαµβάνουν ψητό κρέας και lakror µαγειρεµένο στη γάστρα. Επίσης θα απολαύσει συνδυασµό παραδοσιακής µαγειρικής της Κορυτσάς και ελληνικής κουζίνας. Στο Zarroshka, στην Πρέσπα, προσφέρεται τόσο αλβανική παραδοσιακή κουζίνα, όσο και ειδικά πιάτα µε βάση το ψάρι, όπως ψάρι µαγειρεµένο σε ταψί, κυπρίνο, άσπρο τσιρόνι, και το περίφηµο τηγανητό τσιρόνι, φρέσκο ή παστό. Εκτός από τα πιάτα µε ψάρι, η περιοχή των Πρεσπών είναι γνωστή για την πάπρικα µε τυρί από πηγµένο γάλα, για το σκόρδο ή το λάχανο, τις πίτες και τα πιάτα µε κρέας. Πολύ αξιόλογη είναι επίσης η ρακή από µούρο που παράγεται στο χωριό Boboshtica, ή η ρακή του Dardha που παράγεται στο οµώνυµο χωριό. Ο επισκέπτης δεν πρέπει να φύγει χωρίς να έχει πρώτα δοκιµάσει την περίφηµη µπύρα της Κορυτσάς, την κορυφαία µπύρα στην Αλβανία.
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Συνταγές Μαγειρικής της Κορυτσάς Lakror ραντισµένη µε γάλα Ετοιµάστε τη ζύµη για την πίτα. Καλύψτε τη µε ένα πανί και αφήστε τη για 10-15 λεπτά να φουσκώσει. Εν τω µεταξύ, βάζετε το γάλα να βράσει. Ανακατεύετε τα αυγά και προσθέτετε τη ζάχαρη, το κοσκινισµένο αλεύρι καλαµποκιού, και λίγο νερό. Ρίξτε το βρασµένο γάλα πάνω στο µίγµα. Βάλτε το µίγµα να βράσει µέχρι να πήξει, και βγάλτε το από το φούρνο. Καλύψτε το έτσι ώστε να µην δηµιουργηθεί κρούστα και αφήστε το να κρυώσει για λίγο. Ανοίξτε τη ζύµη σε λεπτά φύλλα, όπως αυτά της πίτας, λαδώστε το ταψί, απλώστε τα φύλλα µέχρι την άκρη του ταψιού, ραντίστε µε βούτυρο. Ρίξτε το µίγµα που έχει πήξει, πασπαλίστε µε το βούτυρο, ανασηκώστε τα φύλλα της ζύµης για να σχηµατίσουν ρυτίδες, και αφήστε το κέντρο κενό. Ραντίστε µε το βούτυρο και βάλτε στο φούρνο να ψηθεί.
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Petanik µε λευκά φασόλια Ξεκινήστε την προετοιµασία µε τα λευκά φασόλια. Βάλτε τα σε µια κατσαρόλα. Προσθέστε το ψιλοκοµµένο κρεµµύδι, το ελαιόλαδο και το αλάτι, και αφήστε τα να βράσουν στο φούρνο. Ετοιµάστε τη ζύµη για την πίτα: ανοίξτε λεπτά φύλλα, αφήστε 3-4 από αυτά στην άκρη, και ψήστε τα υπόλοιπα. Απλώστε τα δύο ψηµένα φύλλα, βάλτε µια στρώση άσπρα φασόλια, και στη συνέχεια, και πάλι δύο ψηµένα φύλλα ζύµης. Απλώστε 1-2 άψητα φύλλα από πάνω. Ραντίστε µε το λάδι, και βάλτε στο φούρνο να ψηθεί.
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Για ένα ταψί: 3-4 ποτήρια του νερού αλεύρι µισό ποτήρι του νερού λάδι 1 φλιτζάνι του τσαγιού λευκά φασόλια 1 µέτριο κρεµµύδι 3 κουταλιές ελαιόλαδο µισό φλιτζάνι τσαγιού άµυλο
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Σουτζουκάκια Κορυτσάς Ανακατέψτε σε ένα µπολ αρνίσιο και µοσχαρίσιο κρέας, και προσθέστε πικάντικο κόκκινο πιπέρι, ρίγανη, και αυγά, ανακατέψτε µέχρι να δέσει το µίγµα. ∆ώστε στα σουτζουκάκια το σχήµα που θέλετε, και ψήστε τα σε καυτό λάδι σε ένα τηγάνι. Τα σουτζουκάκια σερβίρονται ζεστά, συνοδεύονται µε φέτες κρεµµυδιού.
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∆ιεύθυνση
Τηλέφωνο, e-mail
Life Gallery
Λεωφόρος (Bulevard) Republika 24
+355 822 43388/ +355 822 46800 info@lifegallery.al
Find Four
Λεωφόρος (Bulevard) Republika 30
+355822 54444
Taverna Vasili
Οδός Rr. Kostadina Gaçe
+355 82 24 66 10/ +35569 214 85 83
Taverna Qilari
Οδός Rr. Bardhyl Pojani 8
+355 69 248 96 93, qilari_03@hotmail.com
Vila Kofiel
Οδός "Avni Rustemi", 39 prane gjykates se re
+355 695569856/ +355 82 247505
Shtëpia Voskopojare
Οδός Rr. Gaqo Koroveshi
+355 82 24 2784/ +355 68 205 44 88
Piceri Antik
Λεωφόρος (Bulevard) Republika
+355 82 24 31 47
Taverna ABC
Λεωφόρος Blv. Shen Gjergji
+355 692645261
Restorant Alfa
Λεωφόρος Bulevard “Shën Gjergji”
Le Blanc
Λεωφόρος (Bulevard)
+355 696041414
Romea
Λεωφόρος (Bulevard) Republika
+355 82 243383
Theozoi
Λεωφόρος (Bulevard)
+355 82 25 25 95
Grill House
Λεωφόρος (Bulevard)
+355 697371771
Princ Park
Rruga Korçë-Pogradec
+355 682078381
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Υπηρεσίες Διαµονής Ξενοδοχεία & Ξενώνες Ξενοδοχεία
∆ιεύθυνση
Hotel George
Rruga Korce-Mborje
www.hotelgeorge.info
+355 82 243794 +355 69 2083112 hotel.george@hotmail.info
Hotel Gold
Rr. Kiço Golniku 5
www.hotelgeorge.info
+355 82 24 6894 +355 69 236 43 50 thimifili@ymail.com
Hotel Grand
Bulevard Gjergj Kastrioti
www.grandhotelpalacekorca.com
Hotel Han Elbasan
Rr. Naum Kristo Vokopoja
www.korca-hotels.com
Hotel Koçibelli
Bulevard Gjergj Kastrioti
Hotel Konti
Rruga Korça-Pogradec
Website
Τηλέφωνο, e-mail
+355 82 24 31 68 +355 82 24 26 77 grandhotelko@hotmail.com +355 82 24 31 68 +355 82 24 26 77 grandhotelko@hotmail.com +355 82 243794 +355 692075539 email: hotel.kocibelli@gmail.com
www.hotelkonti.com
Hotel Kristal
+355 82 24 3 68, +355 82 24 26 77 grandhotelko@hotmail.com +355 82 24 89 92, +355 69 209 83 21 rezearkote@yahoo.com
Hotel Regency
Rr. Ismail Qemali 7
Hotel Smerald
Rr. Viktimat e Pojanit 1- www.regencyalbania.com
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www.regencyalbania.com
+355 82 24 38 68 +355 69 230 47 48 info@hotelregencyalbania.com +355 82 24 50 93 hotelsmerald@yahoo.com
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Ξενοδοχεία
∆ιεύθυνση
Bujtina Sidheri
Rr. Mbledhja e Beratit
+355 82 24 58 14 +355 682056445 bujtina.sidheri@hotmail.com
Bujtina Leon
Rr. “Shpresa Palla”, Nr.14
+355694366504 bujtinaleon@gmail.com
Life Gallery
Bulevard Republika Nr 24
Hotel Alysa
“1 Maji”(perballë Skena Park)
Website
www.lifegallery.al
Τηλέφωνο, e-mail
+355 822 43388 +355 822 46800 info@lifegallery.al +355 8225927 alysahotel@gmail.com
Γενικές Πληροφορίες Χρήσιµα Τηλέφωνα Κέντρα Ενηµέρωσης Go Albania Travel & Tours, Rr. “Jani Dudo”, τηλέφωνο: +355 822 10472/+ 355 8225 57803/672034403 email: info@goalbania.com Web: www.go-albania .com; www. visit-korca.com
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Τουριστικά Γραφεία
Επωνυµία Go Albania Travel & Tours , Rr. “Jani Dudo”,
Website www.go-albania .com; www. visit-korca.com
Τηλέφωνο, e-mail +355 822 10472 + 355 8225 57803 + 355672034403 info@goalbania.com
Andeisa
+ 355 8224 6919 0684021907/8
ATT (Albania Travel and Tours)
+ 355 8224 3862/ 43148
La Travel & Tours
+355 82257110
Helios Travel
+355 8224 2925
Al Travel
+ 355 8224 2847
Euro Express
+ 355 8225 2825 +355 692094273
Irakli Tours
+ 355 8225 4343 + 355 692287435
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Έκτακτης Ανάγκης
425-55
Αστυνοµία
129 ή 425-00
Πυροσβεστική
128 ή 420-18
Τµήµα Υδάτων
430-72
Τµήµα Ενέργειας
425-42
Ταχυδροµείο
124 ή 425-83
Ταξί
44444
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διερευνήσει RED ΠΥΡΓΟΣ Η ΚΟΡΥΤΣΑ
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ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ Ο ∆ήµος Νεστορίου βρίσκεται στην ∆υτική Μακεδονία σε κοντινή απόσταση από την πόλη της Καστοριάς. Αποτελείται από 4 ∆ηµοτικές Ενότητες: Ακριτών (µε τις Τοπικές Κοινότητες ∆ιποταµίας, Κοµνηνάδων, Πολυανέµου, Χιονάτου), Αρρένων (µε τις Τοπικές Κοινότητες Επταχωρίου, Ζούζουλης, Χρυσής), Γράµµου (µε την Τοπική Κοινότητα Γράµµου) και Νεστορίου (µε τις Τοπικές Κοινότητες Κοτύλης, Κυψέλης, Νεστορίου, Πτελέας).
Γεωφυσικός χάρτης των ομόρων περιοχών Νεστορίου - Κορυτσάς
Χαρακτηριστικό του ∆ήµου, το ορεινό τοπίο, η εξαιρετική βλάστηση, τα ψηλά βουνά µε τα αλπικά τοπία και τις λίµνες, ο ποταµός Αλιάκµονας που διασχίζει την περιοχή, το ανέγγιχτο τοπίο, τα αυθεντικά χωριά, οι ξεχωριστές τοπικές παραδόσεις, η σύνδεσή του µε τον Γράµµο και την νεώτερη ιστορία.
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Ψηλά βουνά, ωραίες λίµνες, ποτάµια, φυσικά αξιοθέατα, όµορφα χωριά αλλά και πλούσιοι πολιτιστικοί πόροι, εκκλησίες, µουσεία, γκαλερί µε συλλογή γλυπτών και τοπικές παραδόσεις χαρακτηρίζουν την περιοχή.
Tropojë Malësi e Madhe Has Pukë
Shkodër
Lezhë
Kukës
Mirditë Dibër
Kurbin
Mat
Krujë
Bulqizë
Durrës Tiranë Librazhd Kavajë Peqin
Elbasan
Lushnje
Pogradec Gramsh
Kuçovë Fier
Korce
Berat
Devoll
Skrapar
Mallakastër
Kolonja
Tepelenë
Përmet
Vlorë
Gjirokastër
Delvinë
Sarandë
Η απόσταση µεταξύ των 2 ∆ήµων είναι πολύ µικρή, Νεστόριο – Κορυτσά 109 χλµ, το τοπίο και στις δυο περιοχές είναι µαγευτικό και µαζί αποτελούν έναν εναλλακτικό προορισµό που θα µαγέψει τον επισκέπτη που αναζητά «εµπειρίες» στη φύση και στην αυθεντικότητα.
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Η κορυφή του Γράµµου κατά τη θερινή περίοδο
Η ΦΥΣΗ
Χαρακτηριστικά της Φύσης Βουνά
Ο Γράµµος είναι ένα πανέµορφο βουνό, µε αλπικά δάση, ωραίες λίµνες, σπάνια χλωρίδα και πανίδα. Βρίσκεται στα σύνορα Ελλάδας - Αλβανίας. Αποτελεί σηµείο «ένωσης» της ∆υτικής Μακεδονίας µε την Ήπειρο αλλά και της Ελλάδας µε την γειτονική Αλβανία. Η κορυφή του φτάνει στα 2.520 µέτρα, και είναι το τέταρτο κατά σειρά ψηλότερο βουνό στην Ελλάδα.
Ο Γράµµος είναι βουνό της οροσειράς της Πίνδου. Στο βουνό κυριαρχούν βραχώδεις πλαγιές, ψηλές και εντυπωσιακές κορυφές, ορµητικοί χείµαρροι, πολλές πηγές και ορεινές λίµνες, σπάνια είδη χλωρίδας και πανίδας. Ο Γράµµος συµπεριλαµβάνεται ανάµεσα στα σηµαντικότερα καταφύγια πουλιών και αρκούδας και εντάσσεται στο ∆ίκτυο Natura 2000 της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης.
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Η ∆ρακόλιµνη που βρίσκεται στη περιοχή των Αρρένων Γράµµου’
Από τον Γράµµο πηγάζουν οι ποταµοί Αλιάκµονας και Σαραντάπορος. Εδώ βρίσκονται και οι αλπικές λίµνες Γκιστόβα και Αρρένες (Μουτσάλια, ∆ρακολίµνες). Το βουνό είναι ιδανικός προορισµός για όσους αναζητούν αξέχαστες εµπειρίες στη φύση.
Είναι από τα λιγότερο αξιοποιηµένα τουριστικά, βουνά της Ελλάδος, γεγονός που συµβάλει στη µοναδικότητά του. Στις παρυφές του, σχηµατίζεται ένα τοπίο µοναδικής οµορφιάς µε καταπράσινες εκτάσεις, τρεχούµενα νερά και σπάνιο φυσικό πλούτο.
Οι παραδοσιακοί οικισµοί της Κυψέλης και της Κοτύλης Ο Γράµµος προσφέρει απίστευτες πεζοπορικές διαδροµές στους γραφικούς του οικισµούς, τα Γραµµοχώρια (Πεύκο, Πευκόφυτο, Χρυσή,
Αετοµηλίτσα, Γράµµος). Είναι ένα µαγευτικό βουνό, ένα βουνό που θα αγαπήσουν οι φυσιολάτρες.
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Η κορυφή του Προφήτη Ηλία στη περιοχή του Boΐου.
ΒΟΙΟ Το Βόιο, είναι και αυτό βουνό της Πίνδου (της Βόρειας Πίνδου), σχεδόν ανέγγιχτο από τον σύγχρονο πολιτισµό. Μεγάλο µέρος του βρίσκεται στην περιοχή της Καστοριάς και το υπόλοιπο στην περιοχή της Κοζάνης. Το βουνό ξεκινάει από το Νεστόριο, διασχίζει την περιοχή Πενταλόφου Τσοτυλίου και καταλήγει λίγο έξω από την πόλη των Γρεβενών. Το ύψος του φθάνει τα 1.800 µέτρα, το µήκος του τα 45 χιλιόµετρα. Στο µεγαλύτερο µέρος του καλύπτεται από δάση µε βελανιδιές, οξιές και καστανιές. Το ψηλότερο τµήµα του Βοίου είναι η κορυφογραµµή του βόρεια του Ζουπανιώτικου Αηλιά µέχρι τον Πύργο Κοτύλης. Το Βόιο σχηµατίζει µαζί µε το Γράµµο την κοιλάδα του Σαραντάπορου. Στο Βόιο ανήκει και ο ιδιαίτερος ορεινός όγκος Όντρια. Επίσης, και το σύµπλεγµα Αυγερινού – Μόρφης – Τσοτυλίου, το οποίο κατηφορίζει από τον Αυγερινό νότια προς τον Νοµό Γρεβενών. Οι δυτικές πλαγιές του είναι ιδιαίτερα απόκρηµνες, ενώ οι ανατολικές είναι περισσότερο οµαλές.
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Στις ανατολικές πλαγιές του βουνού, βρίσκονται πολλοί οικισµοί και µεγάλο δίκτυο µονοπατιών που παλιά χρησίµευαν στην επικοινωνία µεταξύ των χωριών. Το Βόιο έγινε γνωστό για τους µαστόρους του και για τη χαρακτηριστική τοπική αρχιτεκτονική των πέτρινων κτισµάτων, σπιτιών, γεφυριών και νερόµυλων. Πολλοί είναι οι χαρακτηρισµοί που θα µπορούσαν να το αντιπροσωπεύουν, όπως «Το Βουνό των Μαστόρων της Πέτρας», «Το Βουνό των Πέτρινων Οικισµών και των Γεφυριών». Θα µπορούσε επίσης να ονοµάζεται και «Το Βουνό των Μονοπατιών», αφού αυτά είναι πάρα πολλά. Τα µονοπάτια (οι στράτες - οι περίφηµες «Παζαρόστρατες») ξεκινούσαν και κατέληγαν στο Τσοτύλι, όπου διοργανώνονταν το ξακουστό παζάρι. Το Βόιο αποτελεί µια καταπράσινη ορεινή περιοχή, που προσφέρεται στους φυσιολάτρες και σε όσους θέλουν να περιδιαβούν στους όµορφους µικρούς του οικισµούς.
Νεστόριο – Κορυτσά: ∆ιαδροµές στην Αυθεντικότητα
Πέτρινο εξωκλήσι τεχνούργηµα των µαστόρων της περιοχής του Βοΐου
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Ο Αλιάκµονας διατρέχει την περιοχή. Είναι ο µεγαλύτερος σε µήκος ποταµός (310 χιλιόµετρα) της Ελλάδας που πηγάζει σε ελληνικό έδαφος, (από τα βουνά του Γράµµου και του Βοίου). Περνά από αρκετές περιοχές της Μακεδονίας (Καστοριάς, Γρεβενών, Κοζάνης, Ηµαθίας) και εκβάλει στο Θερµαϊκό Κόλπο, σχηµατίζοντας ένα δέλτα που φιλοξενεί σηµαντικούς βιοτόπους. Σύµφωνα µε µια εκδοχή, το όνοµα Αλιάκµων προέρχεται από το άλς (άλας, θάλασσα) και από το άκµων (αµόνι). Σύµφωνα µε την Ελληνική Μυθολογία ο Αλιάκµων ήταν ένας από τους ποτάµιους Θεούς, παιδί του Ωκεανού και της Τηθύος. Χείµαρροι και παραπόταµοι του Αλιάκµονα είναι ο Γράµµος, ο Στραβοπόταµος, η Πραµόριτσα, ο Γρεβενίτικος, ο Βενέτικος, ο Σαραντάπορος, ο Τριπόταµος και άλλοι.
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Πανοραµική άποψη του ποταµού Αλιάκµονα στο χώρο του River Party
αυτά θεωρούνται σπάνια και ένα από αυτά, το µαυροτσιρώνι, δεν ζει πουθενά αλλού στο κόσµο. Άλλα ψάρια που απαντώνται στον Αλιάκµονα είναι το γριβάδι και η ιριδίζουσα πέστροφα ενώ στις εκβολές του υπάρχουν λίγα χέλια. Επίσης, στην περιοχή έχουν παρατηρηθεί 215 είδη πουλιών. Ανάµεσα τους, ο αργυροπελεκάνος και η λεπτοµύτα, που θεωρούνται από τα πιο σπάνια πουλιά στον κόσµο. Οι επισκέπτες µπορούν να περιηγηθούν στις περιοχές κοντά στις όχθες του Αλιάκµονα και να θαυµάσουν το σπάνιο φυσικό πλούτο του ποταµού ή να ψαρέψουν. Οι πιο τολµηροί µπορούν να δοκιµάσουν τις ικανότητες τους στο ράφτινγκ, στο κανό ή στο καγιάκ. Το ποτάµι συµβάλλει σηµαντικά στην ανάπτυξη της περιοχής.
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ΛΙΜΝΕΣ Στον Γράµµο, σε ύψος 2.350µ. βρίσκεται η αλπική λίµνη Γκίστοβα. Το τοπίο γύρω από τη λίµνη είναι µοναδικό σε οµορφιά καθώς εκτείνεται στα αλπικά λιβάδια. Λίγο πιο κάτω, στην περιοχή των Αρρένων σε υψόµετρο 1730 µ., περιοχή µε πυκνά δάση οξιάς, βρίσκεται η ορεινή διπλή λίµνη τα Μουτσάλια. Ακόµη στην ίδια περιοχή, (Αρρένων) βρίσκονται οι δύο ∆ρακολίµνες. Η µια ∆ρακολίµνη, είναι λίµνη µικρή και ρηχή. Εδώ ζει ένα υδρόβιο είδος αλπικού τρίτωνα (οι ντόπιοι το αποκαλούν “ψάρι µε πόδια”). Η άλλη ∆ρακολίµνη βρίσκεται σε µεγάλο υψόµετρο, στα σύνορα Ελλάδας - Αλβανίας και η πρόσβαση γίνεται µόνο µε πεζοπορία από το χωριό Γράµµος.
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Άποψη από πευκοδάσος (δεξιά) και από δάσος οξιάς (αριστερά). Πυκνά δάση καλύπτουν το µεγαλύτερο µέρος του Γράµµου. Υπάρχουν ωστόσο και αραιά δάση, λιβάδια καθώς και µικρές καλλιεργηµένες εκτάσεις, ενώ έχουν καταγραφεί 487 είδη φυτών τα 21 από τα οποία είναι ενδηµικά. Οι βασικές ζώνες βλάστησης στην περιοχή: Παραποτάµια βλάστηση: Οι ιτιές σχηµατίζουν φυσικές «στοές» και υπάρχουν ακόµη αρκετά σπάνια είδη δέντρων όπως είναι τα σφεντάµια, οι φλαµουριές και οι φτελιές. Ζώνη δρυός: ∆ιάφορα είδη βελανιδιάς µαζί µε άλλα φυλλοβόλα δέντρα, σχηµατίζουν θαµνότοπους ή δάση πάνω από τις ρεµατιές που βρίσκονται στον Γράµµο.
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Ζώνη µαύρης Πεύκης και οξιάς: Τα δάση της µαύρης Πεύκης ξεκινούν από το υψόµετρο των 1000µ., ενώ ακόµη πιο ψηλά (µε χαρακτηριστική περιοχή τις Αρρένες) αρχίζουν τα δάση της οξιάς. Έλατα υπάρχουν µόνο σε κάποιες πιο ψυχρές και υγρές ρεµατιές. Στα µεγαλύτερα υψόµετρα ευδοκιµούν τα ρόµπολα (ή λευκόδερµη Πεύκη) το πιο ανθεκτικό κωνοφόρο της Πίνδου.
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Αλπικά λιβάδια στην ευρύτερη περιοχή του Γράµµου.
Πιο ψηλά, τα δάση αραιώνουν και τελικά σταµατάνε. Το χιόνι, που καλύπτει αυτήν την περιοχή για πολλούς µήνες το χρόνο, το κρύο και ο αέ¬ρας εµποδίζουν την ανάπτυξη ακόµα και των πιο ανθεκτικών δέ¬ντρων. Τη θέση τους καταλαµβάνουν τα αλπικά λιβάδια, ίσως τα πιο χαρακτηριστικά, εκτενή και όµορφα της χώρας. Αυτά τα αλπικά λιβάδια φιλοξενούν ταυτόχρονα µια σπάνια, για τα ελληνικά δεδοµένα, χλωρίδα από µικρά φυτά και αγριολούλουδα. Το όρος Βόιο αποτελεί µία από τις πιο δασωµένες περιοχές της Ελλάδας. Χαρακτηρίζεται από δασοκάλυψη που φθάνει το 80%.
Μεγάλες εκτάσεις µε δάση από µαύρη πεύκη, οξιές, µακεδονικά έλατα, βελανιδιές, καστανιές, γάβρους, αλλά και ρόµπολα καλύπτουν τις κοιλάδες και τις πλαγιές του βουνού. Μέσα και γύρω από τα χωριά υπάρχουν πολλές καρυδιές, κέδρα, λεπτοκαρυές, κρανιές, κυδωνιές, µηλιές, ιτιές, κερασιές, αχλαδιές, σκλήθρα, λεύκες και αµυγδαλιές. Επίσης, φύονται ενδηµικά αγριολούλουδα και ένα πλήθος σπάνιων ειδών, όπως οι ανεµώνες, οι ορχιδέες, ο άγριος κρόκος, το τσάι, και το σαλέπι. Το Βόιο είναι επίσης από τους πιο γνωστούς µανιταρότοπους στην Ελλάδα µε κυρίαρχα είδη τα καλογεράκια, τα βασιλικά, τις κοκκινούσκες, τα ζαρκαδίσια, τις µορχέλες, ενώ υπάρχουν και τρούφες.
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Χρυσαετός, ένα από τα µεγαλύτερα αρπακτικά της περιοχής του Γράµµου.
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Η πλούσια και ποικίλη χλωρίδα της περιοχής συνοδεύεται και από µια πλούσια και ποικίλη πανίδα. Στο Γράµµο, µικρά κοπάδια αγριόγιδων, επιβιώνουν σε µεγάλο υψόµετρο, ψηλότερα και από τα αλπικά λιβάδια, στις πιο απόκρηµνες πλαγιές και στις αποµονωµένες δασικές συστάδες. Παρακάτω και σε πιο χαµηλό υψόµετρο, στα δάση, στα λιβάδια και στους αγρούς συναντώνται αρκούδες, ζαρκάδια, αγριογούρουνα, λαγοί, λίγοι λύκοι, αγριόγατες καθώς και πλήθος άλλων µικρών θηλαστικών. Το Βόιο αποτελεί σηµαντικό βιότοπο για όλα τα µεγαλόσωµα θηλαστικά άγριας πανίδας που απαντώνται στον ελλαδικό χώρο, όπως λύκους, αλεπούδες, σκίουρους, ζαρκάδια, αγριόχοιρους, αγριόγατους, λαγούς και την καφέ αρκούδα.
Στα ποτάµια της περιοχής υπάρχουν πολλά είδη ψαριών: πέστροφες, τσιρώνια, γουρουνοµύτες, γυφτόψαρα, χέλια κ.α. Στην περιοχή του Γράµµου επιβιώνει ένας αρκετά µεγάλος αριθµός ειδών πουλιών που ανέρχεται στα 142. Ανάµεσα τους συµπεριλαµβάνονται 21 είδη αρπακτικών πουλιών. Τέτοια είδη είναι το σπάνιο διπλοσάινο, ο λιβαδόκιρκος και το µαυροκιρκίνεζο, ο χρυσαετός και ο σταυραετός, α¬κόµα ο µικρός γύπας ασπροπάρης. Στο Βόιο, το πλούσιο οικοσύστηµα, µε τις εναλλαγές πολλών ειδών δασών, ποταµών, λιβαδιών, βράχων και κατοικηµένων περιοχών, συµβάλει στην παρουσία µιας αξιοσηµείωτης ορνιθοπανίδας. Συνολικά αναφέρονται 97 είδη πουλιών. Ακόµη σε άλλη µια κατηγορία της πλούσιας πανίδας του Γράµµου και συγκεκριµένα στην κατηγορία των ερπετών και των αµφίβιων συναντώνται οι τρίτωνες, τα λεγόµενα «ψάρια µε τα πόδια».
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Η ελληνική καφέ αρκούδα που επιβιώνει στην ευρύτερη περιοχή της Πίνδου. Η Καφέ Αρκούδα - Προστατευόµενο είδος προτεραιότητας. Είναι το σύµβολο των βουνών της Πίνδου και ιδιαίτερα του Γράµµου, είναι το πιο µεγαλόσωµο άγριο θηλαστικό των ευρωπαϊκών βουνών. Το ύψος των ενήλικων ζώων φτάνει το 1 µ., το µήκος τα 2 µ., ενώ το βάρος ενός ενήλικου ζώου κυµαίνεται από 70 έως και τα 350 κιλά (στα αρσενικά). Μία αρκούδα ζει κανονικά γύρω στα 20 µε 25 χρόνια. Θεωρείται ζώο µε εξαιρετική ευφυΐα, καλή µνήµη, σύνεση, αλλά και περιέργεια. Ο τοπικός πληθυσµός του Γράµµου και των γύρω περιοχών υπολογίζεται γύρω στα 30 άτοµα. Συνδέεται οργανικά τόσο µε τον κεντρικό υποπληθυσµό της Πίνδου, όσο και µε ένα µικρότερο υποπληθυσµό που ενδηµεί στην αλβανική πλευρά.Η αρκούδα δείχνει προτίµηση στις τροφές φυτικής προέλευσης (κατά 85%) και έχει ανάγκη από µεγάλες ποσότητες τροφής για να συντηρήσει τον σωµατικό της όγκο και τη δύναµή της. Τρέφεται µε όλων των ειδών τους διαθέσιµους καρπούς του δάσους:
βατόµουρα, κορόµηλα, κεράσια, µήλα, αχλάδια, σµέουρα, καρπούς σορβιάς, καρπούς αγριοτριανταφυλλιάς, αγριοφράουλες, βελανίδια, καρπούς οξιάς, αλλά και βολβούς, ρίζες, και χόρτα. Συµπληρώνει τη διατροφή της µε µέλι, µε µικρά και µεγάλα θηλαστικά, µε έντοµα (κυρίως µυρµήγκια) και µε χελώνες. καλύπτει συνήθως αρκετές εκατοντάδες τετραγωνικά χιλιόµετρα. Οι αρκούδες µετακινούνται µε προσοχή και κυρίως µετά τη δύση του ηλίου, αποφεύγοντας έτσι ανεπιθύµητες συναντήσεις µε ανθρώπους. Ωστόσο, ο επισκέπτης, µπορεί να διακρίνει, αντί για τα ίδια τα ζώα, τα ίχνη της παρουσίας τους: πατηµασιές σε λάσπες και νερολακούβες, σπα¬σµένα κλαδιά οπωροφόρων δέντρων (πιθανόν για να µπορέσει να τραφεί και το µικρό µαζί µε τη µητέρα), αναποδογυρισµένες πέτρες προς αναζήτηση εντόµων, σπασµένες κορυφές µικρών πεύκων για το σηµάδεµα της περιοχής τους.Η έκταση όπου κινείται η κάθε αρκούδα
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∆άση από έλατα, πεύκα, βελανιδιές, κέδρα, και οξιές, χαράδρες, άγριοι βραχώδεις σχηµατισµοί και απόκρηµνες πλαγιές εναλλάσσονται αρµονικά µε κοιλάδες και λιβάδια, λόφους, ρέµατα και ορµητικά ποτάµια.
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Η τεχνητή λίµνη της Πραµόριτσας στη περιοχή του Βοΐου
Ένα τοπίο απαράµιλλης οµορφιάς συνθέτει το φυσικό σκηνικό στην περιοχή του Νεστορίου. Εκτός από τα επιβλητικά βουνά του Γράµµου και του Βόϊου, τις λίµνες και τα ποτάµια, εδώ βρίσκονται και αρκετά µοναδικά µνηµεία της φύσης που περιµένουν τους επισκέπτες να τα ανακαλύψουν.
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Πανοραµική άποψη τµήµατος του δάσους Μπαρούγκα.
Στην περιοχή του Γράµµου, εκτείνεται το παρθένο δάσος Μπαρούγκα, ένα µικτό δάσος οξιάς, ελάτης και µαύρης Πεύκης µε ανοιχτούς βοσκότοπους,
που παρουσιάζει ιδιαίτερη οικολογική, επιστηµονική και αισθητική αξία και έχει ανακηρυχθεί «Μνηµείο της Φύσης».
Η φυσική ακρόπολη του Νεστορίου, το Κάστρo In the area of Nestorio, at the site of the Castle (“Kastro”), the view of the landscape is of incomparable beauty.
“Kastro” is a natural acropolis and at the same time, an archaeological site on the east side of the village.
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Ο Κόκκινος Βράχος του Πήγασου, βρίσκεται στην είσοδο του Νεστορίου. Σύµφωνα µε το µύθο, το χρώµα του προήλθε από το αίµα φτερωτού αλόγου τυφλωµένου από το ∆ία που έπεσε εκεί. Μια άλλη παράδοση υποστηρίζει πως η σπηλιά στη βάση του Βράχου, ήταν κάποτε η φωλιά ενός τεράστιου φιδιού που προστάτευε την περιοχή.
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Μια σειρά εντυπωσιακών κατακόρυφων βράχων, δεσπόζουν επάνω ακριβώς από τα ερείπια της Παλιάς Κοτύλης. Πρόκειται για τους τεράστιους γκρεµούς του «Χάρου», και της φυσικής συνέχειάς τους προς την Κυψέλη. Οι γκρεµοί, µε τα χαρακτηριστικά γκρίζα χρώµατα των πετρωµάτων του Βοΐου, έχουν ύψος 300 µέτρα και πραγµατικά κόβουν την ανάσα. Από κάτω συνεχίζεται πλαγιά δασωµένη µε πεύκα µέχρι τα όρια του χωριού. Η πίσω πλευρά καλύπτεται µε πυκνά δάση οξιάς µέχρι χαµηλά στην περιοχή του Νεστορίου. Το µέγιστο υψόµετρό τους φθάνει τα 1.627 µέτρα.
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Το βάραθρο ύψους 300 µέτρων των γκρεµών του Χάρου.
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Φθινοπωρινή άποψη από το φαράγγι του Αλιάκµονα Το εντυπωσιακό φαράγγι του Αλιάκµονα αποτελείται από κάθετες πλαγιές µε υπέροχη βλάστηση, ενώ το ποτάµι σχηµατίζει εκπληκτικούς µαιάνδρους νερού.
Πανοραµική άποψη του καταρράκτη στη περιοχή Τσούκα του οικισµού Αγίας Η κορυφή της Αλεβίστας, αποτελεί ένα φυσικό παρατηρητήριο. Από εκεί η θέα του Σµόλικα και του Όλυµπου είναι φανταστική, κυρίως όταν η ατµόσφαιρα είναι καθαρή.
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Το αντάρτικο νοσοκοµείο στη περιοχή Καταφίκη στο Γράµµο. Η µεγάλη σπηλιά στον Γράµµο στη θέση Καταφίκι κοντά στην κορυφή Βέρτενικ, είχε χρησιµεύσει ως πρόχειρο νοσοκοµείο των ανταρτών κατά την περίοδο του εµφυλίου πολέµου. Η περιοχή της σπηλιάς ωστόσο είναι δύσκολα προσβάσιµη.
Η χρήση του χώρου του River Party από λουόµενους κατά τη καλοκαιρινή περίοδο Η περιοχή του river party, αποτελεί ιδανικό προορισµό για οργανωµένες εκδροµές συλλόγων, σωµατείων, τουριστών και σχολείων. Ο χώρος δίπλα στο ποτάµι είναι πολύ ωραίος, υπάρχει η δυνατότητα διαφόρων δραστηριοτήτων αλλά και απόλαυσης φαγητού, ποτού, καφέ στο χώρο εστίασης που βρίσκεται στην περιοχή.
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Το «Μονοπάτι της Αρκούδας» αποτελεί µία πεζοπορική, κυκλική, ορεινή διαδροµή στον ορεινό όγκο του Γράµµου και συγκεκριµένα στα υψώµατα βόρεια και δυτικά από το Νεστόριο. Βασικός σκοπός του είναι να προσφέρει στον επισκέπτη βασικές πληροφορίες για την αρκούδα, τις συνήθειες της, τα προβλήµατα που δηµιουργεί η συνύπαρξή της µε τον άνθρωπο, αλλά και γενικότερα για τη φύση και την ιστορία της περιοχής. Για το σκοπό αυτό, το µονοπάτι, έχει χαραχθεί µε τέτοιο τρόπο ώστε να περνά από µία ποικιλία οικοτόπων της περιοχής που είναι σηµαντικοί για την αρκούδα και την υπόλοιπη άγρια ζωή. Το µονοπάτι περνά από δάση οξιάς και βελανιδιάς, ανοιχτά ορεινά λιβάδια, κτηνοτροφικές ζώνες,
Ξύλινο γεφυράκι, άποψη από τα χαρτογραφηµένα µονοπάτια της περιοχής του Γράµµου.
ορεινά ρέµατα, εγκαταλελειµµένες καλλιέργειες και οπωρώνες. Η διαδροµή του αξιοποιεί υφιστάµενους παλιούς δρόµους ανάµεσα στα παλιά χωριά της περιοχής, σύγχρονους αγροτικούς και δασικούς δρόµους και δασικά µονοπάτια. Σε όλο του το µήκος, ο περιπατητής µπορεί να συναντήσει σηµαντικές πηγές τροφοληψίας και βιοδηλωτικά ίχνη τόσο από αρκούδες, όσο κι από άλλα θηλαστικά (αγριογούρουνα, ζαρκάδια, λύκους κα). Η διαδροµή, δεν παρουσιάζει σηµαντικό βαθµό δυσκολίας. Οι κλίσεις είναι σχετικά µικρές και το µεγαλύτερο µήκος του µονοπατιού είναι δασωµένο.
Η διαδροµή έχει συνολικό µήκος 10.2 χλµ. Το 1ο τµήµα, (µήκος 3.95 χλµ), ξεκινά από την άκρη του Νεστορίου και φτάνει ως το Αµµόρεµα.
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∆ιοργάνωση πεζοπορίας από την οικολογική οργάνωση Καλλιστώ
Ο περιπατητής κινείται εδώ σε αγροτικούς χωµατόδροµους, σε µία περιοχή κατ’ εξοχήν κτηνοτροφική, µε αραιό δάσος και λιβάδια. Στην αρχή µάλιστα συναντά στάνες και βρύση για το πότισµα των ζώων. Η διαδροµή ακολουθεί τον παλιό δρόµο Νεστορίου – Αµµούδας – Αλεβίτσας, βασικό άξονα του ορεινού όγκου του Γράµµου, που ενώνει το κεντρικό µε το βόρειο τµήµα. Σε κάποια τµήµατα της ακολουθεί το σύγχρονο δασικό δρόµο, ενώ σε άλλα την παλιότερη χάραξη, όπου υπάρχουν ακόµα ίχνη της παλιάς λιθόστρωτης στράτας. Το 2o τµήµα (µήκος 1.2 χλµ) ξεκινά από το Αµµόρεµα και ακολουθεί καλοχαραγµένο δασικό µονοπάτι µέσα σε δάσος οξιάς. Το µονοπάτι έχει σηµαντική ανοδική κλίση και ακολουθεί, σε τµήµατά του, παλιά λιθόστρωτη στράτα. Το 3ο τµήµα (µήκος 1,98 χλµ) ακολουθεί τον παλιό, δύσβατο δασικό δρόµο προς το παλιό χωριό, σε µία περιοχή που κυριαρχούν τα δάση οξιάς, ενώ απαντώνται και άλλα είδη (έλατο, µαύρη Πεύκη).Το κοµµάτι αυτό διαθέτει τις περισσότερες πηγές τροφοληψίας για την αρκούδα και την άγρια ζωή και εδώ ο επισκέπτης θα συναντήσει και τα περισσότερα βιοδηλωτικά ίχνη.
Στο παλιό χωριό «Όρσετς» όπου καταλήγει το τµήµα αυτό, ο επισκέπτης θα συναντήσει βρύση, χαλάσµατα σπιτιών και παλιά οπωροφόρα δέντρα (καρυδιές, φουντουκιές, καστανιές, κοροµηλιές κα). Το 4ο τµήµα (µήκος 3,25 χλµ) ακολουθεί ένα καλοχαραγµένο µονοπάτι καθόδου από το παλιό χωριό ως τη σηµερινή επαρχιακή οδό Νεστορίου – Που. Η διαδροµή στην αρχή συναντά τα ερείπια της µικρής εκκλησίας του παλιού χωριού µέσα σε ανοιχτό λιβάδι και συνεχίζει µέσα από δρυοδάση και λιβάδια. Σε πολλά του σηµεία προσφέρει θέα στην περιοχή του Νεστορίου. Στη συνέχεια, επιστροφή στο Νεστόριο από την άσφαλτο ή κάθοδο προς το ποτάµι, στη θέση του “River Party”. Πέρα από την παραπάνω κυκλική διαδροµή, έχει καθαριστεί και ένα επιπλέον τµήµα της παλιάς στράτας (µήκος 1,23 χλµ), το οποίο κατευθύνεται βορειοδυτικά, από τη θέση του παλιού χωριού και συγκεκριµένα από τη βρύση, προς το σηµερινό δασικό δρόµο που ενώνει το Νεστόριο µε το βόρειο κοµµάτι του Γράµµου.
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Μονοπάτι: River Party – Κοντάρι Η αφετηρία του µονοπατιού αυτού βρίσκεται στις εγκαταστάσεις του River Party στην βόρεια πλευρά της όχθης του ποταµού, από όπου ξεκινούσε παλιός ηµιονικός δρόµος. Το µονοπάτι ακολουθεί πορεία παράλληλη µε την βόρεια όχθη του ποταµού Αλιάκµονα, µέσα σε δασική έκταση µέχρι την παλαιά γέφυρα της επαρχιακής οδού Ιωαννίνων – Καστοριάς. Το µονοπάτι διέρχεται από την γέφυρα και ακολουθεί πορεία παράλληλη µε την παλαιά επαρχιακή οδό για µήκος 177 µέτρων. Από εκείνο το σηµείο ανέρχεται και ακολουθεί τον ρου παλαιού µονοπατιού µε ανοδική πορεία. Στην συνέχεια ακολουθεί πορεία παράλληλη της νότιας όχθης του Αλιάκµονα. Το µονοπάτι διέρχεται κατά µήκος της βόρειας πλαγιάς του Βόιου όρους και στη συνέχεια κατέρχεται προς την όχθη του ποταµού µέχρι τις εγκαταστάσεις εστίασης του River Party και την γέφυρα. Στην ουσία πρόκειται για µια κλειστή διαδροµή όπου η αφετηρία αποτελεί και το τέρµα της.
Το συνολικό µήκος του µονοπατιού είναι 3.650 µέτρα. Ο µέσος χρόνος κάλυψης της διαδροµής εκτιµάται σε 1 – 1 ½ ώρα και ο βαθµός δυσκολίας είναι µικρός έως µέσος. Η διαδροµή στο µεγαλύτερο µήκος της είναι χωρίς ιδιαίτερες δυσκολίες. Η προτεινόµενη περίοδος διέλευσης είναι όλος ο χρόνος ανάλογα µε τις καιρικές συνθήκες. Τα κυριότερα δασοπονικά είδη στο µονοπάτι είναι: δρύς πλατύφυλλος και χνοώδης, γάβρος, φράξος, σφενδάµι, κρανιά, παλιούρι, αγριαχλαδιά, ενώ στις όχθες του ποταµού Αλιάκµονα φύονται αρκετά πλατάνια και ιτιές.
Μονοπάτι: Νεστόριο – Τσούκα (Παλιά Μονή Ταξιαρχών) Η αφετηρία του µονοπατιού αυτού βρίσκεται σε χωµατόδροµο που συνδέει την περιοχή Στενών µε το Νεστόριο. Το συγκεκριµένο µονοπάτι αποτελεί παλιό ηµιονικό δρόµο που ακολουθούσαν οι κάτοικοι του Νεστορίου για να καταλήξουν για προσκύνηµα στο παλιό Μοναστήρι των Ταξιαρχών, όπου σήµερα βρίσκεται το εξωκκλήσι της Ζωοδόχου Πηγής.
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Ο µέσος χρόνος κάλυψης της διαδροµής εκτιµάται από 50 λεπτά έως 1 ώρα και ο βαθµός δυσκολίας είναι µέσος. Η διαδροµή στο µεγαλύτερο µήκος της είναι χωρίς ιδιαίτερες δυσκολίες. Η προτεινόµενη περίοδος διέλευσης είναι όλος ο χρόνος ανάλογα µε τις καιρικές συνθήκες. Τα κυριότερα δασοπονικά είδη του µονοπατιού είναι: δρύς πλατύφυλλος και χνοώδης, γάβρος, φράξος, σφενδάµι, κρανιά, παλιούρι, αγριαχλαδιά ενώ στις όχθες του ποταµού Αλιάκµονα φύονται αρκετά πλατάνια και ιτιές.
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∆ιαδροµή µε αυτοκίνητο: Νεστόριο - Πάρκο Εθνικής Συµφιλίωσης (ΠΕΣ) Για τη διαδροµή αυτή, ο επισκέπτης κατευθύνεται προς την περιοχή του «river party». Συνεχίζει όλο ευθεία ακολουθώντας το φαράγγι του Αλιάκµονα, µέχρι που φτάνει στο χωριό Πεύκο. Μετά το χωριό Πεύκο, δεν στρίβει δεξιά προς το χωριό Γράµµος αλλά συνεχίζει όλο ευθεία και επτά χιλιόµετρα µετά το Πεύκο στη διασταύρωση στρίβει αριστερά όπου αρχίζει ένας καλός χωµατόδροµος, µήκους 4 χλµ, που οδηγεί στο ΠΕΣ.
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Η επιστροφή από το ΠΕΣ µπορεί να γίνει µέσω Κοτύλης, διαδροµή που είναι πιο σύντοµη αλλά έχει 8-9 χιλιόµετρα σχετικά βατού χωµατόδροµου. Αυτή η διαδροµή προσφέρει τη δυνατότητα επίσκεψης στο επιβλητικό τοπίο της θέσης «Χάρος».
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Στιγµιότυπο από διαδροµή 4Χ4 Νεστόριο - Πεύκο Μυροβλήτης Πευκόφυτο - Χρυσή – Επταχώρι.
∆ιαδροµή µε αυτοκίνητο: Πεύκο – Μυροβλήτης - Πευκόφυτο Σε συνέχεια της παραπάνω διαδροµής, ο επισκέπτης µπορεί να συνεχίσει µε το αυτοκίνητο, σε ασφαλτοστρωµένο δρόµο, µέχρι το χωριό Πευκόφυτο. Η διαδροµή και τα χωριά είναι πολύ όµορφα.
∆ιαδροµές µε αυτοκίνητο 4Χ4: Υπάρχουν αρκετές τέτοιες διαδροµές, πολύ ενδιαφέρουσες, όπως: • Νεστόριο - Γλυκονέρι – Πεύκο – Λιανοτόπι – Βέρτενικ - Γράµµος. Επιστροφή: Γράµµος - Λιανοτόπι Τρίλοφος - Μονόπυλο - Γιαννοχώρι - Λιβαδοτόπι - Νεστόριο. Η διαδροµή αυτή έχει µήκος περίπου 82 Km, απαιτεί αυτοκίνητο 4Χ4 και διαρκεί από 2 έως 3 ώρες ανάλογα µε τις καιρικές συνθήκες. • Νεστόριο - Κοτύλη - Χάρος - Πάρκο Εθνικής Συµφιλίωσης - Μυροβλήτης - Αρρένες - Αετοµηλίτσα. Επιστροφή Αρρένες - Σγούρος - Λιανοτόπι - Εικόνισµα Παναγίας - Πεύκο - Νεστόριο. Η διαδροµή αυτή έχει µήκος περίπου 115 Km, απαιτεί αυτοκίνητο 4Χ4 και διαρκεί από 4 έως 5 ώρες ανάλογα µε τις καιρικές συνθήκες. • Νεστόριο - Πεύκο - Μυροβλήτης - Πευκόφυτο - Χρυσή - Επταχώρι – Ζούζουλη. Επιστροφή Ζούζουλη Επταχώρι - Κυψέλη - Κοτύλη - Νεστόριο. Η διαδροµή αυτή έχει µήκος περίπου 135 Km απαιτεί αυτοκίνητο 4Χ 4 (αν και η µισή διαδροµή περίπου είναι ασφαλτοστρωµένη) και διαρκεί από 4 έως 5 ώρες ανάλογα µε τις καιρικές συνθήκες.
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Το διεθνές Μονοπάτι Ε6, διασχίζει το Γράµµο και είναι ιδανικό για πεζοπορία µέσα σε πυκνά δάση και διπλά στις όχθες των ποταµών. Στην περιοχή υπάρχει ένα ολόκληρο δίκτυο από µονοπάτια, ανάµεσα τους αρκετά πέτρινα µονοπάτια που συνδέουν τους οικισµούς. Τα µονοπάτια διαθέτουν σήµανση και βοηθούν τους επισκέπτες να εξερευνήσουν την περιοχή.
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Στο Γράµµο και στο Βόιο οι περισσότεροι δασικοί δρόµοι είναι ιδανικοί για ποδηλασία βουνού. Στο Νεστόριο και την ευρύτερη περιοχή προσφέρονται ενδιαφέρουσες δραστηριότητες όπως ράφτινκ και κανόκαγιάκ στα νερά του ποταµού Αλιάκµονα.
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Ένας µύθος συνδέει την περιοχή µε τον Νέστορα, τον γιο του Αγαµέµνονα, που ίδρυσε το Νεστόριο, ενώ ο αδελφός του Ορέστης λίγο µακρύτερα, ίδρυσε το Άργος Ορεστικό. Υπάρχει όµως και µια παλιά παράδοση που εντοπίζει τα ίχνη του Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου στο Νεστόριο, όταν ο πατέρας του ο Φίλιππος ο Β' τον έστειλε, έφηβο ακόµα, στην περιοχή για να σκληραγωγηθεί, να ανδρωθεί και να εκπαιδευτεί στην τέχνη του πολέµου στις δύσβατες βουνοπλαγιές του Γράµµου.
Το Κάστρο του Νεστορίου βρίσκεται σε υψόµετρο περίπου 1000 µέτρων. Στην αρχαιότητα ο ρόλος που διαδραµάτιζε ήταν εξαιρετικά σηµαντικός αφού προστάτευε την γύρω περιοχή από τις διάφορες επιδροµές.
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Το πέτρινο γεφύρι της Παλαιάς Κοτύλης Πέτρινα γεφύρια, βρίσκονται σε διάφορα χωριά όπως: • του Επταχωρίου: µονότοξο, χτισµένο το 1900, βρίσκεται µέσα στο χωριό. • του Κουσουµπλή: µονότοξο, χτισµένο στα τέλη του 16ου αιώνα βρίσκεται στο Ζουζουλιώτικο ποτάµι. • της Ζούζουλης: κτίστηκε το 1880 και βρίσκεται λίγο έξω από το χωριό Ζούζουλη. • της παλιάς Κοτύλης, µονότοξο χτίστηκε τον 19 ο αιώνα Κάποια από αυτά (όπως τα 2 γεφύρια της Παλιάς Ζούζουλης) χαρακτηρίστηκαν ως έργα τέχνης και ως ιστορικά διατηρητέα µνηµεία διότι αποτελούν πολύτιµα στοιχεία, για τη µελέτη της εξέλιξης της τοπικής λαϊκής αρχιτεκτονικής και της γεφυροποιΐας στην περιοχή αυτή όπου συναντιέται η ∆υτική Μακεδονία µε την Ήπειρο.
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Ο Νερόµυλος στο Νεστόριο. Ο επισκέπτης αξίζει να δει το µοναδικό παλιό νερόµυλο του 19ου αιώνα. Πρόκειται για έναν νερόµυλο µε µυλόπετρες και δυο νεροτριβές, ο οποίος έχει αποκατασταθεί στην αρχική του µορφή.
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Το Πάρκο Εθνικής Συµφιλίωσης (ΠΕΣ) Γράµµος. Λειτουργεί υπό την εποπτεία του Ιδρύµατος της Βουλής για τον Κοινοβουλευτισµό και τη ∆ηµοκρατία, ενός οργανισµού που αναλαµβάνει πλήθος επιµορφωτικών και εκπαιδευτικών δράσεων. Η λειτουργία του ΠΕΣ ξεκίνησε στις αρχές Ιουλίου του 2012.
∆ηµιουργήθηκε, µε στόχο, να συµβάλλει στην καλλιέργεια πνεύµατος συνεννόησης, συνεργασίας και ειρηνικής συνύπαρξης ανάµεσα στους νέους όλου του κόσµου. Βρίσκεται σε υψόµετρο 1450 µέτρων, σε ένα κατάφυτο τοπίο αλπικού τύπου. Το Πάρκο Εθνικής Συµφιλίωσης εκτός από τη συµβολή του στην κατανόηση του ιστορικού παρελθόντος της περιοχής, συµβάλλει επίσης και στην ενηµέρωση και ευαισθητοποίηση των επισκεπτών για το φυσικό περιβάλλον και τα είδη της πλούσιας χλωρίδας και πανίδας της περιοχής του ευρύτερου ορεινού όγκου του Γράµµου.
Νεστόριο – Κορυτσά: ∆ιαδροµές στην Αυθεντικότητα
Πανοραµική άποψη των εγκαταστάσεων του Πάρκου Εθνικής Συµφιλίωσης
Στα κτίρια του ΠΕΣ µπορεί κάποιος να ξεναγηθεί στην έκθεση φωτογραφίας ιστορικού περιεχοµένου «Γράµµος: ∆ιαδροµές στην Ιστορία» όπου παρουσιάζονται αναλυτικά, παράλληλα µε τις φωτογραφίες, τα µεγάλα ιστορικά γεγονότα που σηµάδεψαν την ελληνική ιστορία του 20ου αιώνα, ο Μακεδονικός Αγώνας, οι Βαλκανικοί Πόλεµοι, ο Α’ και ο Β’ Παγκόσµιος Πόλεµος και η ιταλογερµανική κατοχή. Ιδιαίτερη έµφαση δίνεται κατά τη ξενάγηση, στον εµφύλιο πόλεµο, τα αίτια και την τελική του έκβαση. Επίσης, ο επισκέπτης µπορεί να ξεναγηθεί στην έκθεση «Γράµµος: ∆ιαδροµές στη Φύση», να θαυµάσει εικόνες από τα χαρακτηριστικότερα και οµορφότερα τοπία της ορεινής αυτής περιοχής, καθώς και φωτογραφίες από τα είδη των λουλουδιών, των πεταλούδων, των πουλιών και των ζώων που ζουν σε αυτήν.
Υπάρχουν ειδικά διαµορφωµένες αίθουσες όπου προβάλλονται ντοκιµαντέρ για την ιστορία και το φυσικό περιβάλλον της περιοχής. Εκτός από τις δύο εκθέσεις, στο ΠΕΣ υπάρχει βιβλιοθήκη µε περίπου 1200 τόµους, οι οποίοι εστιάζουν κυρίως στη σύγχρονη ιστορία και στο φυσικό περιβάλλον. Επίσης υπάρχουν υπολογιστές που δίνουν τη δυνατότητα της περιήγησης στο διαδίκτυο. Στην αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων, χωρητικότητας 100 ατόµων µπορούν να φιλοξενούνται εκδηλώσεις από Πανεπιστήµια, Συλλόγους ή άλλους φορείς. Στο ΠΕΣ λειτουργεί εστιατόριο-καφέ και ξενώνας 12 δωµατίων τη διαχείριση των οποίων έχει αναλάβει ο συνεταιρισµός γυναικών Νεστορίου µε την επωνυµία «Γεύσεις Γράµµου». Υπάρχει η δυνατότητα επίσκεψης του ΠΕΣ όλες τις ηµέρες της εβδοµάδας, ωστόσο τις καθηµερινές καλό θα είναι να προηγείται κάποιο τηλεφώνηµα για να επιβεβαιωθεί ότι το εστιατόριο και ο ξενώνας λειτουργούν κανονικά.
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Θρησκευτικά Μνηµεία
Στην τοπική Κοινότητα Πτελέας, ο ναός Αγίου ∆ηµητρίου χαρακτηρίστηκε µνηµείο από το υπουργείο Πολιτισµού. Πρόκειται για τρίκλιτη βασιλική διακοσµηµένη µε τοιχογραφίες που αποτελούν δείγµατα τέχνης του 19ου αιώνα. Στην ίδια περιοχή, ιστορικό διατηρητέο µνηµείο χαρακτηρίστηκε και ο ναός Αγίου Νικολάου (Αγίου Νικολάου του Πετρίτη). Πρόκειται για σπάνιας αρχιτεκτονικής βυζαντινό εξωκλήσι του οποίου η ίδρυση χρονολογείται το 1417.
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Πανοραµική άποψη του Μοναστηριού των Ταξιαρχών της Τσούκας
Στην περιοχή του Λινοτοπίου, (κοντά στο χωριό Γράµµος) βρίσκεται ένα εντυπωσιακό µνηµείο, το µοναστήρι του Αγίου Ζαχαρία, χτισµένο µέσα το δάσος. Χαρακτηρίστηκε ιστορικό διατηρητέο µνηµείο από το Υπουργείο Πολιτισµού.
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Το εξωκλήσι του Αγίου Νικολάου του Πετρίτη στον οικισµό της Πτελέας
Είναι της εποχής της Τουρκοκρατίας µε τοιχογραφίες του 17ου αιώνα, που σχετίζονται µε τους Ληνοτοπίτες ζωγράφους. Στη Σλήµνιτσα σώζονται το ερειπωµένο µοναστήρι του Αγίου Γεωργίου, ιστορικό διατηρητέο µνηµείο, το ξωκλήσι του Αγίου Χριστόφορου, καθώς και οι εκκλησίες της Κοίµησης της Θεοτόκου (1743) στην πάνω συνοικία και του Αγίου Αθανασίου (1874) στην κάτω συνοικία.
Το Πάρκο Εθνικής Συµφιλίωσης εκτός από τη συµβολή του στην κατανόηση του ιστορικού παρελθόντος της περιοχής, συµβάλλει επίσης και στην ενηµέρωση και ευαισθητοποίηση των επισκεπτών για το φυσικό περιβάλλον και τα είδη της πλούσιας χλωρίδας και πανίδας της περιοχής του ευρύτερου ορεινού όγκου του Γράµµου.
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Το µοναστήρι του Αγίου Ζαχαρία στην περιοχή του Λινοτοπίου, κοντά στο χωριό Γράµµος
Ο ιερός ναός του Αγίου Αθανασίου στο Τρίλοφο
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Ο ιερός ναός των Παµµεγίστων Ταξιαρχών στο Νεστόριο
Στο Γιαννοχώρι, η εκκλησία της Κοίµησης της Θεοτόκου, η µοναδική στα
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ΠΑΡΑ∆ΟΣΙΑΚΕΣ ΕΚ∆ΗΛΩΣΕΙΣ – ΓΕΓΟΝΟΤΑ Πολλές είναι οι εκδηλώσεις που διοργανώνονται στους οικισµούς του ∆ήµου Νεστορίου, πανηγύρια, πολιτιστικά δρώµενα, θεµατικές εκδηλώσεις, µε αποκορύφωµα το εξαιρετικά δηµοφιλές river party. Στο Νεστόριο, την ηµέρα του εορτασµού του Αγίου Πνεύµατος, γίνονται µεγάλα πανηγύρια µε µουσική και χορό στο πανέµορφο εκκλησάκι της Αγίας Τριάδας, στο Κάστρο. Πανηγύρι γίνεται και τον ∆εκαπενταύγουστο στο Κάτω Νεστόριο, στην εκκλησία της Κοίµησης της Θεοτόκου. Μία ακόµη αφορµή για επίσκεψη στο Νεστόριο αποτελεί το "Παραδοσιακό Νεστορίτικο Καρναβάλι", που διοργανώνεται κάθε χρόνο την 1η και 2Η Ιανουαρίου. Στην Κοτύλη, κάθε καλοκαίρι στις 20 Ιουλίου γίνεται πανηγύρι στην εκκλησία του Προφήτη Ηλία. Την οργάνωση επιµελείται ο Σύλλογος Κοτυλιωτών. Στην Πτελέα, στις 20 Μαΐου κάθε έτους διοργανώνονται πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις από το Σύλλογο Άγιο Νικόλαο, για τη γιορτή του Άγιου Νικολάου του Πετρίτη. Στο Κρανοχώρι, γιορτάζεται η παραµονή των Χριστουγέννων, µε το άναµµα της «µπουµπούνας» (φωτιά σε σχήµα πυραµίδας) και µε την προσφορά τοπικών εδεσµάτων (τσιγαρίδες και άφθονο ντόπιο κρασί). Επίσης, την 1η Ιουλίου, στήνεται λαϊκό πανηγύρι προς τιµή των Αγίων Αναργύρων, που είναι οι προστάτες του χωριού.
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Στο Πεύκο και στην Κυψέλη γιορτάζεται στις 26 Ιουλίου, η Αγία Παρασκευή, προστάτιδα των δύο χωριών. Πραγµατοποιούνται πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις που διοργανώνονται από τους τοπικούς πολιτιστικούς συλλόγους της περιοχής. και στην Κυψέλη γιορτάζεται στις 26 Ιουλίου, η Αγία Παρασκευή, προστάτιδα των δύο χωριών. Πραγµατοποιούνται πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις που διοργανώνονται από τους τοπικούς πολιτιστικούς συλλόγους της περιοχής. Στο Γιαννοχώρι, το Μονόπυλο, το Λειβαδοτόπι και τη Σλήµνιτσα, στα τέσσερα αυτά χωριά γίνεται µεγάλο γλέντι τον ∆εκαπενταύγουστο. Τα χωρά αυτά του Γράµµου το χειµώνα είναι ακατοίκητα, αλλά το καλοκαίρι γεµίζουν µε κόσµο που κατάγεται από την περιοχή. Οι Εκδηλώσεις «∆ασοφιλίας». Ο δήµος Νεστορίου κάθε χρόνο, µετά το καλοκαίρι του 2007 που είχε καεί µια περιοχή του Γράµµου, διοργανώνει διήµερες εκδηλώσεις «∆ασοφιλίας», για την ευαισθητοποίηση των πολιτών στην προστασία της φύσης, στην πρόληψη πυρκαγιών. Οι Συναντήσεις Μανιταρόφιλων. ∆ιοργανώνονται από το Σύλλογο Μανιταρόφιλων ∆υτικής Μακεδονίας. Είναι πανελλήνιες συναντήσεις συνήθως αλλά και διακρατικές όπως την προηγούµενη χρονιά, όπου συµµετείχαν πέραν των Ελλήνων και πενήντα µανιταρόφιλοι από τη νότια Ιταλία, µεταξύ αυτών ο Πρόεδρος των φίλων τρούφας του Σαλέντο, ο Πρόεδρος του συλλόγου µανιταρόφιλων από το Λέτσε καθώς και γνωστοί Σεφ της Ιταλίας.
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Θεαµατική εικόνα από τη ρίψη πυροτεχνηµάτων κατά τη τελετή έναρξης του River Party
Το Nestorio Reunion. Αποτελεί παγκόσµια συνάντηση των απανταχού Νεστοριτών. ∆ιοργανώθηκε πρώτη φορά στο Νεστόριο το 2005, από τις 10 έως 15 Αυγούστου. Υπεύθυνοι της διοργάνωσης ήταν ο Σύλλογος Νεστοριτών Κλήβελαντ και ο ∆ήµος Νεστορίου σε συνεργασία µε τους συλλόγους Νεστοριτών Τορόντο, Μελβούρνης και Θεσσαλονίκης. Τον Αύγουστο του 2010 επαναλήφθηκε η ίδια συνάντηση. Σκοπός του Nestorio Reunion είναι να βρεθούν οι απανταχού Νεστορίτες παλαιοτέρων και νεοτέρων γενεών στην γενέτειρά τους, να ανανεωθούν οι σχέσεις τους, να γνωρίσουν οι νέοι τον τόπο των γονιών τους και να ενηµερωθούν όλοι για την πρόοδο και την εξέλιξη του ∆ήµου Νεστορίου. Οι συναντήσεις περιλαµβάνουν διάφορα δρώµενα όπως: δεξιώσεις, εκδροµές, θεατρικές παραστάσεις και συµµετοχή σε θρησκευτικές και πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις. Το River Party, το µεγάλο πάρτι δίπλα στον Αλιάκµονα, είναι σήµερα ένα πασίγνωστο γεγονός. Η ιδέα ξεκίνησε πριν από πολλά χρόνια περίπου στις αρχές Αύγουστου του 1978, όταν µια παρέα φίλων -κυρίως παιδιά µεταναστών που ήρθαν για διακοπές στην πατρίδα τους- αποφάσισε να στήσει
το δικό της πάρτι στις όχθες του Αλιάκµονα. Η ιδέα αποδείχτηκε εξαιρετική και το πάρτι συνεχίστηκε και τα επόµενα χρόνια µε κιθάρες, κασετόφωνα και πολύ κέφι. Η πρώτη «οργανωµένη» συναυλία έγινε το 1985, µε το συγκρότηµα «Τρύπες». Από τότε το River Party, γίνεται κάθε χρόνο, το πρώτο Σαββατοκύριακο του Αυγούστου. Αποτελεί θεσµό και σηµείο αναφοράς στα πολιτιστικά δρώµενα της χώρας. Η περιοχή του River Party είναι µια µαγευτική τοποθεσία. Συµµετέχουν γνωστοί αλλά και νέοι καλλιτέχνες που εκπροσωπούν την έντεχνη, ποπ, ροκ και λαϊκή µουσική. Παράλληλα διοργανώνονται φυσιολατρικές και αθλητικές δραστηριότητες -πεζοπορία, εκδροµές στο Γράµµο, ορειβασία, αναρρίχηση, κανό, καγιάκ, κολύµπι στα πεντακάθαρα νερά του ποταµού, παιχνίδια προσανατολισµού, τοξοβολία, σκοποβολή, λίφτινγκ, παιχνίδια µε τραµπολίνο, αλεξίπτωτο πλαγιάς- καθώς και θεατρικές παραστάσεις για παιδιά, εκθέσεις φωτογραφίας, βιβλίου, λαϊκής τέχνης. Σήµερα, το River Party διοργανώνεται από τη ∆ηµοτική Επιχείρηση Τουρισµού Πολιτισµού Κοινωνικής Ανάπτυξης και Πρόνοιας Νεστορίου. 293
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Γραφικοί Οικισµοί στην Περιοχή
Οι οικισµοί και τα χωριά της περιοχής είναι ορεινά, άλλα σε λόφους και βουνά µε εξαιρετική βλάστηση και άλλα σε αλπικά τοπία, µε πετρόχτιστα σπίτια τα περισσότερα - που µαρτυρούν καλούς µαστόρους -, άλλα µε καφενεδάκια και ζωντάνια, άλλα ακατοίκητα. Νεστόριο: Είναι η έδρα του δήµου Νεστόριου, το µεγαλύτερο χωριό της περιοχής και το κύριο σηµείο για την εξόρµηση στον Γράµµο. Είναι κτισµένο σε υψόµετρο 950 µ., αποτελείται από δύο συνοικίες - το Άνω και το Κάτω Νεστόριο κτισµένες σε πλαγιά, που σήµερα έχουν σχεδόν ενωθεί. Στις παρυφές του Νεστορίου ρέει ο Αλιάκµονας και ανατολικά υψώνεται το Κάστρο.
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Η θέα του Νεστορίου από το δρόµο που πηγαίνει στη Κοτύλη
Πριν τον πόλεµο το Νεστόριο ήταν εµπορικό κέντρο. Φηµιζόταν για τους τεχνίτες (µαστόρους) στη δόµηση της πέτρας. Σήµερα στο χωριό υπάρχουν ταβέρνες, καφετέριες και ξενώνες. Ο επισκέπτης αξίζει να περιπλανηθεί στα στενά του δροµάκια. Πεύκο: Είναι κτισµένο σε υψόµετρο 1.000 µ., βρίσκεται στη θέση “Πριόνι” στις όχθες του παραποτάµου του Αλιάκµονα. Είναι παραδοσιακός οικισµός µε πανέµορφα πέτρινα σπίτια µε στέγη από σχιστόπλακες. Μονόπυλο: Πρόκειται για χωριό κατοικηµένο πριν τον εµφύλιο πόλεµο. Τελευταία κατασκευάστηκαν στην περιοχή µικρά καινούργια σπίτια.
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Λιβαδοτόπι: Είναι χτισµένο σε πολύ όµορφη τοποθεσία. Τελευταία παρατηρείται και εδώ κατασκευή νέων σπιτιών.
Αγία Άννα: Είναι µικρός οικισµός κτισµένος πάνω σε λόφο. Εδώ βρίσκεται το παλιό Μοναστήρι της Τσούκας.
Γιαννακοχώρι: Στα τέλη του προηγούµενου αιώνα ήταν το µεγαλύτερο και το πλουσιότερο από τα χωριά του Γράµµου. Ο πληθυσµός του έφτανε τους 1600 κατοίκους. Λέγεται ότι είχε πολλούς αργυροχρυσοχόους. Εγκαταλείφτηκε µε τα γεγονότα του εµφυλίου πολέµου. Ωστόσο, µερικοί παλιοί κάτοικοι επιστρέφουν στο χωριό και κτίζουν ξανά µικρές κατοικίες.
Νέα Κοτύλη: Χαρακτηριστικό του µικρού χωριού είναι τα πέτρινα και λιθόχτιστα σπίτια µε τις λαµαρινένιες σκεπές. Εδώ υπάρχει κοινοτικός ξενώνας καθώς και ένα παραδοσιακό καφενεδάκι. Κυψέλη: Ο οικισµός βρίσκεται σε υψόµετρο 1.000 µ., µέσα σε δάση από οξιά. Είναι από τα οµορφότερα χωριά του Γράµµου, που κατοικείται µόνο το καλοκαίρι οπότε και λειτουργεί παραδοσιακό καφενεδάκι (στο παλιό σχολείο).
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Κυψέλη: Ο οικισµός βρίσκεται σε υψόµετρο 1.000 µ., µέσα σε δάση από οξιά. Είναι από τα οµορφότερα χωριά του Γράµµου, που κατοικείται µόνο το καλοκαίρι οπότε και λειτουργεί παραδοσιακό καφενεδάκι (στο παλιό σχολείο). Πευκόφυτο: Ο οικισµός είναι κτισµένος σε υψόµετρο 1.000 µ. Τη δεκαετία του '60, λόγω παραχώρησης οικοπέδων στο Μανιάκι, οι κάτοικοι εγκατέλειψαν τον οικισµό. Σήµερα τα περισσότερα σπίτια κατοικούνται. Το καλοκαίρι λειτουργεί ένας ξενώνας και ένα παραδοσιακό καφενεδάκι.
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Γράµµος: Είναι ο οικισµός των Γραµµοχωρίων που βρίσκεται στο µεγαλύτερο υψόµετρο (1.380 µ.). Στα τέλη του 18ου αιώνα αριθµούσε 2.500 κατοίκους, αλλά εγκαταλείφθηκε το 1940 και έκτοτε δεν κατοικήθηκε µόνιµα. Το καλοκαίρι κατοικείται από κτηνοτρόφους. ∆ιαθέτει τον µεγαλύτερο αλπικό βοσκότοπο της Ελλάδος.
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Πανοραµική άποψη του οικισµού της Κυψέλης
Πευκόφυτο: Ο οικισµός είναι κτισµένος σε υψόµετρο 1.000 µ. Τη δεκαετία του '60, λόγω παραχώρησης οικοπέδων στο Μανιάκι, οι κάτοικοι εγκατέλειψαν τον οικισµό. Σήµερα τα περισσότερα σπίτια κατοικούνται. Το καλοκαίρι λειτουργεί ένας ξενώνας και ένα παραδοσιακό καφενεδάκι.
∆ιποταµία: Είναι έδρα του ∆ήµου Ακριτών. Οι κάτοικοι του χωριού ασχολούνται µε την γεωργία και την κτηνοτροφία. Υπάρχουν παραδοσιακά καφενεδάκια. Από εδώ αρχίζει η βόρεια πρόσβαση για το Γράµµο.
Γράµµος: Είναι ο οικισµός των Γραµµοχωρίων που βρίσκεται στο µεγαλύτερο υψόµετρο (1.380 µ.). Στα τέλη του 18ου αιώνα αριθµούσε 2.500 κατοίκους, αλλά εγκαταλείφθηκε το 1940 και έκτοτε δεν κατοικήθηκε µόνιµα. Το καλοκαίρι κατοικείται από κτηνοτρόφους. ∆ιαθέτει τον µεγαλύτερο αλπικό βοσκότοπο της Ελλάδος.
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Επταχώρι: Αποτελεί έδρα της κοινότητας Αρρένων. Προήλθε από τη συνένωση παλαιότερων οικισµών. Βρίσκεται σε υψόµετρο 900 µ. και διασχίζεται από τον Σαραντάπορο ποταµό. Εδώ υπάρχει το τοξωτό πέτρινο γεφύρι καθώς και ο νερόµυλος του Γκιουλέκα.
Ζούζουλη: Πρόκειται για τον πιο αποµακρυσµένο οικισµό της περιοχής. Το 1963 είχε εξακόσιους κατοίκους αλλά εξαιτίας κατολισθήσεων, οι κάτοικοι το 1965 µετοίκησαν στο Μανιάκι. Το χωριό τώρα κατοικείται µόνο τους καλοκαιρινούς µήνες. Το παλιό σχολείο ανακαινίζεται και γίνεται ξενώνας.
Χιονάτο: Είναι µικρός οικισµός. Οι κάτοικοι ασχολούνται µε την γεωργία και την κτηνοτροφία.
Χρυσή: Είναι κτισµένη σε πλαγιά στις παρυφές του Γράµµου, σε υψόµετρο 1.040 µ. Το χωριό αποπνέει ζωντάνια µε παραδοσιακά καφενεδάκια και βιοτεχνία χαλιών. Χρησιµοποιείται από τους ορειβάτες σαν ορµητήριο για την εξόρµηση στο Γράµµο.
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Πανοραµική άποψη του οικισµού Πευκόφυτου
Ακόµη στον δήµο Νεστορίου υπάρχουν πολλά ακατοίκητα χωριά τα οποία είναι πολύ γραφικά. Αν και τα περισσότερα σπίτια έχουν υποστεί µεγάλες φθορές από το χρόνο, η εξαίρετη τοιχοποιία και η µαεστρία στην κατασκευή τους εντυπωσιάζει. Σε καλύτερη κατάσταση σώζονται εκκλησίες και µοναστήρια µε αξιόλογη αρχιτεκτονική.
Αξίζει ιδιαίτερα η επίσκεψη στον εγκαταλελειµµένο οικισµό της Παλιάς Κοτύλης, µε το τοξωτό γεφύρι και τα πέτρινα σπίτια της, στη σκιά του εντυπωσιακού «Χάρου της Κοτύλης». Βρίσκεται κοντά στο πάρκο Εθνικής Συµφιλίωσης.
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ΤΟΠΙΚΗ ΚΟΥΖΙΝΑ – ΕΣΤΙΑΤΟΡΙΑ & ΤΑΒΕΡΝΕΣ Τοπική Κουζίνα Πολλά είναι τα εξαιρετικά προϊόντα της περιοχής: τα φασόλια, οι φακές, τα κουκιά, τα µανιτάρια (από τα γύρω βουνά), τα τυριά από πρόβειο γάλα µε κυρίαρχο τον «µπάτζο» - χαρακτηριστικό τυρί της ∆υτικής Μακεδονίας παραδοσιακό τυρί άλµης, ηµίσκληρο, ή σκληρό, που προέρχεται από γάλα πρόβειο, γιδίσιο ή µείγµα αυτών, µερικώς αποβουτυρωµένο -, ο τραχανάς, οι χυλοπίτες, τα κρεατικά και βέβαια το τσίπουρο.
Στα ταβερνάκια αλλά και στα καφενεία της περιοχής σερβίρονται πιάτα βασισµένα σε τοπικές συνταγές όπως, φασουλοταβάς, κουκιά γιαχνί µε φρέσκα κρεµµυδάκια, µανιτάρια γεµιστά ή σβησµένα σε κρασί, µπάτζος τηγανητός, ντόπια φέτα, ραδίκια του βουνού παραδοσιακές πίτες, σαρµάδες µε λάχανο τουρσί, κουνέλι, κόκορας κοκκινιστός µε χυλοπίτες. Ως προς τα κρεατικά, τα σουβλάκια, τα µπιφτέκια, τα λουκάνικα, οι παντσέτες και οι µπριζόλες γίνονται συνήθως στα κάρβουνα και όλα είναι ιδιαίτερα γευστικά. Κάποιες ταβέρνες σερβίρουν και αγριογούρουνο κατσαρόλας καθώς και γίδα βραστή. Και όλα αυτά µε συνοδεία από ντόπιο τσίπουρο ή κρασί.
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Ιστότοπος
Τηλέφωνα
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ΓΕΝΙΚΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ – ΧΡΗΣΙΜΑ ΤΗΛΕΦΩΝΑ Πρόσβαση Από τη Βόρεια Ελλάδα η πρόσβαση γίνεται µέσω της Εγνατίας οδού. Συγκεκριµένα βγαίνοντας µετά τον κόµβο της Σιάτιστας στον κόµβο 9Α του καθέτου άξονα προς Καστοριά, στην συνέχεια ακολουθείτε την Εθνική Οδό προς Καστοριά και βγαίνετε στον κόµβο Καστοριά – δυτικά (2η έξοδος για Καστοριά) και αµέσως µετά φτάνοντας στην Επαρχιακή Οδό Καστοριάς - Νεστορίου στρίβετε αριστερά µε κατεύθυνση το Νεστόριο, που απέχει από εκεί 20 χλµ. Από Νότια και Κεντρική Ελλάδα έρχεστε είτε από την ΠΑΘΕ µέχρι τον κόµβο του Κλειδίου και µετά ακολουθείτε όπως παραπάνω την Εγνατία, είτε από την Λαµία, Καρδίτσα, Τρίκαλα, Καλαµπάκα, Γρεβενά και από εκεί µέσω της Εγνατίας µε κατεύθυνση προς Κοζάνη βγαίνετε πάλι στον κόµβο 9Α του καθέτου άξονα προς Καστοριά και ακολουθείτε την ίδια διαδροµή όπως παραπάνω.
ΚΕΝΤΡΑ ΕΝΗΜΕΡΩΣΗΣ Κέντρο Ενηµέρωσης Γράµµου: Στο Νεστόριο φιλοξενείται το Κέντρο Ενηµέρωσης Γράµµου του οποίου σκοπός είναι η στήριξη του ορεινού εναλλακτικού τουρισµού της περιοχής. Το κέντρο παρέχει πληροφορίες στους επισκέπτες σχετικά µε την Ιστορία της περιοχής, τους οικισµούς, την πανίδα, την χλωρίδα, τα δάση, τα προστατευόµενα είδη κ.λπ. 304
Από Ήπειρο έρχεστε µέσω της Εθνικής Οδού Κοζάνης - Ιωαννίνων και µετά την Κόνιτσα και πριν από το Επταχώρι στην γέφυρα Σαρανταπόρου στρίβετε αριστερά µε κατεύθυνση το Νεστόριο µέσω Κοτύλης που απέχει από εκεί 32 Km. Εάν βέβαια δεν θέλετε να ταξιδέψετε µε Ι.Χ. αυτοκίνητο µπορείτε να έρθετε: Mε λεωφορείο του ΚΤΕΛ: από την Αθήνα και την Θεσσαλονίκη, εκτελούνται καθηµερινά δροµολόγια για την Καστοριά. Το Νεστόριο συνδέεται καθηµερινά µε την πόλη της Καστοριάς, από την οποία απέχει 25 χλµ, µε τακτικά δροµολόγια του ΚΤΕΛ. Η Καστοριά συνδέεται µε την Αθήνα και µε αεροπλάνο. Από την Κορυτσά, η πρόσβαση είναι πολύ εύκολη, από την Κρυσταλλοπηγή παίρνετε την ΕΟ2 Κρυσταλλοπηγής – Φλώρινας, στροφή δεξιά στην ΕΟ Καστοριάς - Πρεσπών (σήµατα για Καστοριά, Κοζάνη, Θεσσαλονίκη), παίρνετε την έξοδο στον κόµβο Καστοριά – δυτικά (2η έξοδος για Καστοριά) και αµέσως µετά φτάνοντας στην Επαρχιακή Οδό Καστοριάς Νεστορίου στρίβετε αριστερά µε κατεύθυνση το Νεστόριο, που απέχει από εκεί 20 χλµ. Το κέντρο παρέχει τη δυνατότητα χρήσης της ψηφιακής τεχνολογίας, εκθεµατικές επιφάνειες, ενηµερωτικά φυλλάδια, ανάγλυφες παραστάσεις αλλά και τ ξεναγό που συζητά µε τον κάθε επισκέπτη.
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ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ Υπεύθυνος: ∆ήµος Νεστορίου Τηλ. Επικοινωνίας : 2467031204,
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Πυροσβεστικό Τµήµα Νεστορίου
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Αστυνοµικό Τµήµα Νεστορίου
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Τµήµα Συνοριοφυλακής
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Ταχυδροµείο Νεστορίου
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Τοπική Κοινότητα ∆ιποταµίας
2467351700
Κέντρο Εξυπηρέτησης Πολιτών Επταχωρίου
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ΚΤΕΛ Καστοριάς
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Αερολιµένας Καστοριάς «Αριστοτέλης»
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ΣΥΛΛΟΓΟΙ Συνεταιρισµός γυναικών Νεστορίου µε την επωνυµία «Γεύσεις Γράµµου»
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Πολιτιστικός Σύλλογος Νεστορίου
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2467352300
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2467351700
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2467351700
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2467352300
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2467351700
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2467352300
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Πολιτιστικός Σύλλογος Γιανοχωρίου
2467352300
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