Krimini

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Krimini is a village located in the Tsotyli municipality, situated in Kozani regional unit, in the Greek region of Macedonia.[1] The village of Rodochori is nearby.

Krimini's elevation is 730 meters above sea level. The postal code is 50002, while the telephone code is +30 24680. As of the 1991 census, the population was 142.[2]

The town is notable for the Ethnographic Museum of Krimini.

History

Krimini (the Greek word for “precipice”) is a relatively new village based on Greek standards, having been formed around 1720. Prior to that, the village (Old Krimini) was located further north in the Grammos mountain range where its steep precipices and rugged terrain protected the inhabitants from persecutions of the numerous conquerors of Macedonia.

References

  1. "Kozani-cities". kozani-cities.gr. Retrieved 2008-07-16. 
  2. "KRIMINI (TSO), Village, KOZANI". gtp.gr. Retrieved 2008-07-16. 

Coordinates: 40°12′48.96″N 21°17′03.6″E / 40.2136000°N 21.284333°E / 40.2136000; 21.284333


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