Rizospilia

Rizospilia Ριζοσπηλιά
Location
Rizospilia
Coordinates	37°34′N 21°57′E / 37.567°N 21.950°E / 37.567; 21.950Coordinates: 37°34′N 21°57′E / 37.567°N 21.950°E / 37.567; 21.950
Government
Country:	Greece
Administrative region:	Peloponnese
Regional unit:	Arcadia
Municipality:	Gortynia
Municipal unit:	Dimitsana
Population statistics (as of 2001)[1]
Community
- Population:	55
Other
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Auto:	TP

Rizospilia (Greek: Ριζοσπηλιά, before 1927: Στρούζα - Strouza^[2]) is a mountain village and a community in the municipal unit Dimitsana, western Arcadia, Greece. The community of Rizospilia consists of the villages Rizospilia and Kato Rizospilia (former name Mikrochori^[3]). It is situated in a remote, mountainous area. It is 3 km northeast of the river Alfeios, 8 km southwest of Dimitsana, 10 km northeast of Andritsaina and 12 km northwest of Karytaina. The community Rizospilia had a 2001 population of 55.

Population

Tourism

South-east of Rizospilia, and en route to Paliokastro, you will find an archaeological site preserving ancient Mycenaean monuments. One of the largest of its kind, this site is home to numerous Mycenaean tombs of important Mycenaean historical figures. They are very large in comparison to other Mycenaean tombs found in other locations around Greece and occupy a beautiful location with a panoramic view over the Alfios valley. Although not yet uncovered, logic has it that in close proximity to this relatively large in size "ancient cemetery", there must be a significant ancient Mycenaean settlement. Home to important leaders and/ or kings, it is certain that the ruins of an ancient Mycenaean civilization exist in the area.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• List of settlements in Arcadia

External links

• History and Information about Kato Rizospilia
• Kato Rizospilia on the GTP Travel Pages

References