Andritsena is a renowned village of Ilia, with stone built houses and alleys, traditional cafes under the platans as well as the wonderful view of the neighboring villages of Gortinia. Andritsena, built amphitheatrically on the eastern slopes of Minthi, appears with this name since 900 AD. Its history includes conquerors, revolutions, wars and disasters. However, since the early 18th century, it began to grow and soon became a notable trading and cultural center. The School of Andritsena operated since 1796, one of the oldest centers of spiritual evolution in modern Hellenism.
In the center of the town lies the picturesque square with the towering platans and a magnificent view. Located right across the square, "Trani Vrysi", which cools the passers-by since 1724, is the oldest dated drinking fountain in Peloponnese.
Maintaining the aura of its old glamour and featuring meticulous tourist infrastructures, Andritsena is an ideal destination for mountain vacation. In this historic stone built town, you can have a cup of coffee under the platans, enjoy the wonderful view, and visit the Folkloric Museum as well as the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, located 14km from Andritsena.