The monks’ church built into the cliff

Lousios Gorge

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September 7th 2014
07 September 2014 We finally left the Caravan and Camping Club group and drove inland along very winding roads into the mountains of the Arcadia region of The Peloponnese. Our first stop was the village of Lagkadia which like all the settlements in this area was built into the side of the hill. We found a roadside taverna with a fantastic view from the restaurant and had an excellent ... read more

Europe » Greece

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more