
At the end of the gorge is the municipality of Dimitsana, a typical example of Arcadian architecture. The amphitheatrically construction of the village over river Lousios, on an altitude of 1000m, the spectacular view of Megalopolis lowland and Mount Taygeto, the tall stone built houses and the stone paved lanes, all create an atmosphere of nobility and charm.
At the other side of the gorge is the ancient city of Gortys with the Temple of Asclepius.
The gorge is encircled with the Karytaina-Dimitsana Road to the east and several other rural, zig-zag roads and trails.
The Monasteries to look out for would be:
The Byzantine Monastery of Philosophou - Situated on the riverbank, it was established in 963 and was dedicated to the “Assumption of Holy Mary”. This is the place were during the period of Turkish Domination the famous “School of Dimitsana” and the “Secret School” were based.
Another monastery worth exploring is Monastery of Prodromou.
For more details on the area click on the following link: travel down-lousios-gorge-to-old-arcadia
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