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| − | '''Areopolis''' or '''[[Areopoli]]''' (Greek: Αρεόπολη) is the second largest town in [[Mani]]. The word '' | + | '''Areopolis''' or '''[[Areopoli]]''' (Greek: Αρεόπολη) is the second largest town in [[Mani]]. The word ''areopolis'' means "city of [[Ares]]", the ancient [[Greek mythology|Greek]] god of war. It is the seat of [[Oitylo]] municipality as well as [[Oitylo Province]]. |
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| + | The original name of Areopolis was '''Tsimova'''. It received its present name in [[1836]], by order of [[King Otto]], in recognition of its people's contribution to the war effort. The Greek [[War of Independence]], though blessed on [[March 25]], [[1821]] at Agia Lavra, was actually started at Areopolis on the [[March 17]], [[1821]] by the bey of Mani [[Petrobey Mavromichalis]]. Now Areopolis has grown into a flourishing town whilst maintaining the towers and homes of the Mavromichalis family. | ||
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| − | Areopoli has a primary school, a middle school, a secondary school, churches, a beach, a port and a square (''plateia''). | + | Areopoli has a primary school, a middle school, a secondary school, churches, a beach, a port and a square (''plateia'') which is named March 17, 1821 Square and is adorned with the statue of [[Petrobey Mavromichalis]]. |
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:00, March 22, 2011
Areopolis or Areopoli (Greek: Αρεόπολη) is the second largest town in Mani. The word areopolis means "city of Ares", the ancient Greek god of war. It is the seat of Oitylo municipality as well as Oitylo Province.
The original name of Areopolis was Tsimova. It received its present name in 1836, by order of King Otto, in recognition of its people's contribution to the war effort. The Greek War of Independence, though blessed on March 25, 1821 at Agia Lavra, was actually started at Areopolis on the March 17, 1821 by the bey of Mani Petrobey Mavromichalis. Now Areopolis has grown into a flourishing town whilst maintaining the towers and homes of the Mavromichalis family.
Geography and Information
- Location:
- Longitude: 22.4875 (22°23'32") E
- Latitude: 36.671 (36°40'06") N
- Postal code: 230 62
- Centre: about 251 m
- Dialing code: 030-27330
Historical population
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 738 | - |
| 1991 | 759 | 21/2.84% |
Other
Areopoli has a primary school, a middle school, a secondary school, churches, a beach, a port and a square (plateia) which is named March 17, 1821 Square and is adorned with the statue of Petrobey Mavromichalis.
External links
- Mapquest - Areopoli, street map not yet available
