An impressive folkloric creation with a 30-meter wide arch and a height of 22 meters. The bridge served for more than three centuries as the only passage connecting Karpenisi with western Sterea Ellada. Its use stopped when the dam and the lake of Kremasta were built that caused the rise of the surface of water.
- Evritania Prefecture / Culture / Monuments & sights
Built with rocks from the area of Viviani, the bridge connects the banks of river Tavropos. It was constructed during the Turkish Occupation and connected Karpenisi with Agrafa and Valtos. Together with the bridges of Manolis and Tatarna they were the only safe passages in this area. It is said that a haunted beehive protects the passengers and...
It is a single-arched bridge over the Acheloos River. One of its sides is located in Etoloakarnania while the other one connects it with Evrytania. Right next to the bridge you will see the largest spring of Acheloos also known as Mardacha. Unfortunately, the bridge is currently under the waters of the lake of Kremasta. It was replaced by a...
Only 3 kilometers away from Karpenisi you will meet the wonderful, historic location of Kefalovriso. It is an ideal place for relaxation as it is full of green, big plane trees and flowing waters. You will also see the monument in the honor of Markos Botsaris, who was one the most important fighters in the Greek Revolution of 1821. He was...