Desfina
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 Desfina (Δεσφίνα) |
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| Coordinates | 38°32′ N 22°22′ E | |
| Country | Greece | |
| Periphery | Central Greece | |
| Prefecture | Phocis | |
| Population | 2,400 (2001) | |
| Area | 315.2 km² | |
| Population density | 29 /km² | |
| Elevation | 680 m | |
| Postal code | 330 50 | |
| Area code | 22650 | |
| Licence plate code | ΑΜ | |
| Mayor | Efstathios Mantzoros | |
| Website | con.gr/ under con.gr | |
Desfina (Greek: Δεσφίνα) is a town and a municipality located in the southern part of the prefecture of Phokida with population 2.431 residents. It is found in foot of mountain Kirfis in altitude 680m. and it occupies a extent of 200.000 str. roughly which is extended up to the Corinthian Gulf. Desfina is a graphic city built amphitheatrically and is located about 200 kilometres from Athens, 35 roughly kilometres from Livadia, 16 kilometres from Antikyra, 30 kilometres from Amfissa, 18 kilometres from Itea and 30 roughly kilometres from Delphi and Arachova as well. The graphic Desfina is a beautiful region with stone closely, wide, green, good food, exceptional wine and abundantly traditional products. The sunset in Corinthian from Desfina has a improbable view.
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[edit] History
Desfina was lived by the antiquity called Echedamia. One of the most important rebels on 1821, Bishop Salwnwn Isaias, fought for the release of his homeland up to that was killed by Turks on 22 April 1821. Was the unique despot which was killed fighting in the field of battle for the release of his homeland. Also, Salwnwn Isaias was one from those that encouraged Athanasios Diakos for the battle of Alamanas. Also, should be report that the Isaias gave the signal for the beginning of revolution of Sterea Hellas in Peloponnese at the Greek Revolution on 1821 from the region of Prophet Daniel. His residence is found in Desfina and has been changed in museum as well as the residence of painter Spyros Papaloykas, one of the bigger modern artists of Greece. Also, in Desfina there is the eminent Monastery of Honest Precursor which was distinguished at the revolution on 1821 as well as the very important Byzantine monument, the temple of Brigadiers near to the church of Saint Haralampou that is dated by the 12th century.
[edit] Personalities
Important personalities that comes from the Municipality of Desfina are the following:
- Salonon Isaias (Despot)
- Spyros Papaloykas (Painter)
- Efstathios I. Manaios (Colonel)
- Christos G. Xiropoulos (Lieutenant - Founder of Kindergarten Desfinas)
- Georgios Meletis (Businessman - Founder of High school Desfinas)
- Nikolaos. I. Hlempogiannis (Ανθυπομοίραρχος)
- Athanassios Kampaflis (Wrestler)
[edit] Customs, Tradition and Saint's days
In the current season, the society faces a lot of problems. One of them is the obliteration of customs and deliveries.
The Christmas and the Easter are celebrated with particular way mainly in villages and small town. This custom unfortunately has begun and eliminated in the urban centres of Greece because most persons prefer to celebrate in the province, near relatives and friends. Desfina is a town where the customs, the traditions and the feasts keep still to a large extent. Also we should reported that the bigger in line events that become in Desfina are the month of August. The most important event is the feast of Koimisis of Virgin Mary (Virgin Mary), where it is celebrated on 15th of August with events and festivals. It is one from the bigger events that are celebrated in the region as well as the attendance is enormous from the people.
[edit] Sights
Desfina has demonstrates lot of historical monuments and temples as well as the central square which is entertained plane by the 19th century. The square of Desfina is encircled from traditional cafes and taverns. You can drink your coffee and you can enjoy the magic view of the mountainside of Parnassos which is separated from Desfina with the Delfic landscape.
The sights which can somebody visit are the following:
- New Abbey of Honest Precursor
- Old Abbey of Honest Precursor
- Temple of Brigadiers Metropolitan Temple of Virgin Mary
- Residence of Bishop Hsaia
- Residence of Spyrou Papalouka
[edit] Tourism
There is not intense interest of tourism in Desfina but lot of ancient historical monuments of Greece are found in Delphi. The distance between Desfinas - Delphi is 30 km and thus a small part of tourism visits the region. Also, should be report that there is old street that connects Desfina with the Delphi in distance of less 20 kms but this street not manufactured because creates intense skirmishes as long as report the Delfic landscape. The manufacture of this street would be a big step for the growth and promotion of Desfina.
[edit] Produce
Desfina produces various products that often attract individuals from distant parts. Most important products in the region are:
- Bakery products,
- Olives and Oil,
- Grapes and Wine
- Meats
- Cheese-making products
- Honey
Do not leave from Desfina without locally products.
[edit] Economy
Economy of Desfinas is based in Aluminium of Greece (Prefecture Viotia), in the public services (Desfina - Itea - Amfissa), in the various cultures and more generally in the Rural sector. The old years where the factory of Aluminium of Greece had not been created, the persons of region had as main occupation the stockfarming of animals. They began from the village with certain money which they had gathered and their destination was to find animals (mainly sheeps, goats, calfs) to buy. Their aim was to nourish and to sell they, in price where they would win some money. This was the main occupation of persons that lived in the region before from at least 60 years. Then, with the creation of factory in 1960, were offered enough places in individuals from the Desfina, Itea, Stiri, Distomo e.t.c. and most of them preferred to deal in the factory, having a sure monthly income so as to they can grow their families.
[edit] Events
- World Day of Dance
- Pan-Hellenic Championship Scramble
With big success was organised on 16 May, the Pan-Hellenic Championship Scramble 2004 in Desfina. The event organised in the region of Desfina called "Limnos" with absolute success. The floor of length of 3 kilometres offers fighting emotions so much in the competents what in a lot of spectators that watched.
The competents that reached 93 and separated in four categories:
- A1 (125 & 200 cm2)
- A2 (250 & 300 cm2)
- B3 (250 & 350 cm2)
- B4 (400,.426,.450,.470,.510,.525 & 610 cm2)
Afterwards the end of event followed the handing-over of rewards in the victors of each category and general classification in the square of Desfinas.
[edit] Union
[edit] Cultural Association of Desfina
The Cultural Association of Desfinas called the Progress was founded on 6 July 1979 and today is composed from 200 members. The aim of cultural association is the intellectual growth and moral culture, the promotion of spirit of culture and humanitarian bond between the members as well as contribution in the configuration of environment. The materialisation of this aim the Cultural Association sought also him achieved.
[edit] Athletic and Intellectual Centre
I) In 1999 was founded the Municipal Chorus of Desfinas which includes two departments, the department of big where constituted by 42 horwdoy's and children's department which is constituted by 20 children.
ii) In 1999 was manufactured a new ground basket - voley
iii) In 2001 was manufactured a modern ground of football 5x5 with synthetic sod
iv) In 2005 was manufactured a complete and modern gym
[edit] Rural Cooperative
[edit] Cooperative of Women
[edit] Association of Women
[edit] Athletic Group "Hsaias Desfinas
The historical team of Desfina "Hsaias" was founded in 1973 and is representative the Municipality of Desfinas in the space of Fthiotidofokidas in the old days and Fokikoy of later championship. From 1973 up to 1985 it participated in the Championship Fthiotidofokidas where it conquered 2 championships. One in 1976 going up from the G in the B category and other in 1978 when it took the ticket of rise from the B in the A category. From 1985 and since then it participates in the championship of E.P.S. Fokida. In 1986 gained the cup of Fokidas and nominated Champion A of Category, while lost the same year the rise in the D' National in mparaz. A rise that it gained festive final in 1991 when conquered also again the championship, one year where the association spending enough money brought many "foreigner" footballers. The next year that fought in the D' National it accomplished it reaches in final the Bowl failing however this time it raises for second time in his history the Bowl. This moment the team finds in the A amateur category with main opponents the Aster Jte'as and the Fwkjko' Amfissa.
[edit] Athletic Group "Doksa Desfinas"
Doksa Desfinas was founded in 1986 and is the "small team of" Desfj'nas. Her course in the amateur championship has yielded 2 championships period 1998-2003 kacw's interval 2003-2004 gave dynamic present in the A category conquering him 6th place.
[edit] Settlements
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[edit] Majors of Desfinas (1986 - 2009)
- (1987 - 1990) - Efstathios G. Mantzoros
- (1991 - 1994) - Efstathios G. Mantzoros
- (1995 - 1998) - Achileas Α. Μakris
- (1999 - 2002) - Efstathios G. Mantzoros
- (2003 - 2006) - Panagiwta A. Kampafli
- (2007 - 2010) - Efstathios G. Mantzoros
[edit] External Link
Municipality of Desfina
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