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Capital column / pillar that supports the arches of two successive arches in front of the Cultural Centre of the Municipality, the only public traditional stone building located in the Municipality (in addition to the two churches in the region) and…

Stone brick ovens that were in every courtyard in olden times in the village of Agios Athanasios.

In very old times, drinking water was pulled by residents with bucket cans tied with rope from two wells that were at the two squares (1943) and later by fountains which were built in various parts of the village. In that period, due to the good…

Core of Traditional Village

One of the first municipalities that founded the local blood bank that operates successfully until today to help in times of need. The Municipality thanks blood donors in various ways such as awards, meals, etc.

The first civil marriage at the temporary offices of the municipality of Agios Athanasios in 1987. Over the years and the development of the municipality marriages are contracted in specially designed areas and municipal buildings as well as in…

Τhe oldest club was founded in 1930 in Agios Athanasios by a small group of people whose main vision was to improve the quality of life of the community on all levels such as education, entertainment, culture, social activities and sports. Members…

Samples of entrance gates and doors in houses and courtyards in the traditional core of the village of Agios Athanasios.

It is not known when the area of Agios Athanasios was first inhabited. But some evidence show that existing stone buildings in the core of the former village have been built in late 19th century. There are also pictures taken between 1892 and 1895.…

Τhe courtyards were surrounded by high stone walls with a central gateway. Somebody could meet a traditional stone oven, a recess for the water pot, called “stamnostatis”, many flower pots, and sometimes a special place for chicken or bigger…