Makrakomi

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Makrakomi
Μακρακώμη
Location
Makrakomi (Greece)
Makrakomi
Coordinates 38°56′N 22°7′E / 38.933, 22.117Coordinates: 38°56′N 22°7′E / 38.933, 22.117
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center): 15 m (49 ft)
Government
Country: Greece
Periphery: Central Greece
Prefecture: Phthiotis
Population statistics (as of 2001[1])
City Proper
 - Population: 7,132
Codes
Postal: 350 11
Area: 22360
Auto: ΜΙ
Website
www.makrakomi.gr

The Municipality of Makrakomi, ancient forms: Makra Kome, Makrakome and Macra Come, is a municipality in the western part of the Fthiotis prefecture in Greece. In 2001 its population was assessed as 7,173 (3,691 male, 3,482 female). Makrakomi is linked with the GR-38 (Agrinio - Evrytania - Lamia) and serves roads to the northwestern part and to Spercheiada. Makrakomi is located east of Karpenisi, ENE of Agrinio, south of Karditsa, west of Lamia and the GR-1/E65 and the E75 as well as the GR-3 and WNW of Amfissa.

Built on the southern slopes of Western Othrys at an altitude of 280 m, it prevails from a transportation, administration and financial point of view and affords the visitor aesthetic pleasure as it overlooks the Spercheios and its valley. It is home to history and civilization, as well as, modern infrastructure and a picturesque atmosphere.

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[edit] Municipal districts

  • Archani
  • Asvestis
  • Giannitsou
  • Grammeni
  • Kastri
    • Paliouri
  • Litoselo
  • Makrakomi
  • Makri
  • Palaia Giannitsou
  • Pappa (formerly Mesochori Makrakomis)
  • Platystomo
    • Loutra Platystomou
  • Rovoliari
  • Trilofo
  • Tsouka or Tsoukka

[edit] Historical population

Year Population Change Municipal population Change
1981 2,374 - - -
1991 2,717 +343/+14.45% 7,262 -
2001 2,226 -491/-18.07% 7,132 -130/-17.9%

[edit] History, monuments and sights

Makrakomi (Greek: Μακρακώμη): This market town bears the name of the ancient Aenian town "Makra Komi" [Long Town] whose ruins can be seen in Prophet Elias. "Makra Komi" is mentioned by the historian Livy (Titus Livius) in his description of the destruction of Sperchias by the Aetolians (198 B.C). The hillock of Prophet Elias, the little church of Agia Paraskevi (set in an overgrown site with cypress trees), the Acropolis of Makrakomi (which affords a splendid view over the plain) and the hillock of Lavanitsa are all worth visiting.

Platistomo: A picturesque bath town with natural springs (known to ancient Aenians). The waters of these springs are recommended for stomach and skin ailments. This place is set in lush vegetation where the traveller can find peace and escape everyday reality under the shade of ancient plane trees.

Nea and Palea Gianitsou - Papas: There are traces of two ancient castles in this location.

Makri: It features a particularly beauriful square and the superb plane-tree wood of the River Spercheios. The only station for nursing and protecting animals in Fthiotida is also located in Makri.

Arhani: A place where we can wander off down the ravine with its springs and therapeutic waters.

Asvestis [1]: It has a vaulted bridge made of stone.

Trilofo: It features a superb religious museum "I Vivlos" ["The Bible"].

Kastri: It has a splendid plane-tree forest on both sides of the Spercheios. The Castle is the most prominent building at the village centre.

Tsouka: The porch of Western Phthiotis. It features a fountain in the "halkia gourna" ["brass basin"] while there are huge oak trees at Agios Giannis.

Litosselo: There is a Folklore Museum and a settlement called "Afentika" ["The Bosses"].

Rovoliari: There are beautiful ancient fir-trees, chestnut-tree woods and oak-tree woods, as well as, a superb Folklore Museum.

[edit] Food and entertainment

Local meat from free range animals and delicious sausages traditionally produced. Wine and raki from the mountainous vineyards of Makrakomi, Tsouka and Platistomo. Famous local produce includes kiwi berries from Kastri and shelled peanuts from Makri.

[edit] Gastronomy tip

Try kokoretsi, splinantero, kontosouvli (skewered and grilled meats) and other local specialities in the many taverns and restaurants in Makrakomi and the surrounding villages.

[edit] Cultural and other events

Organized events in commemoration of the Battle of Makrakomi; three-day Carnival festivities in Makrakomi. Traditional festivals in Makrakomi (on Agiou Pnevmatos Day [Holy Ghost]) and all the other villages. Music nights, dedicated events, exhibitions and theatricals are also put on in summer.

[edit] Other

Makrakomi has two lyceums, a gymnasium, 7 churches, a post office, many banks, a few squares (plateies), cafes and places to eat, hotels and rooms to let, a well-organised market, a river nearby, lots of green and a picturesque surrounding area. Makrakomi is an ideal place to walk, discover and enjoy a relaxed vacation break.

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[edit] See also


North: Menelaida, Rentina and Tamasio Northeast: Xyniada
West: Agios Georgios Tymfristou Makrakomi East: Leianokladi
South: Spercheiada Southeast: Ypati


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