Makrynitsa Magnesia The Makrynitsa (and Makrynitsa) is a traditional village of the Municipality of Volos Thessaly (Kallikratis program). The population is 929 people, according to the census of 2001, quite reduced compared to earlier decades, although in recent years rise again. Most inhabitants are engaged in tourism business. Built on the western slopes of Pelion north of Volos is one of the most touristic villages of Greece and is famous for its traditional style, the particular Pelion architecture and great views available to Volos or the Gulf. Therefore characterized balcony of Pelion. The Makrynitsa built in the early 13th century. The settlement developed in the coming years and in the last years of the Ottoman flourished particularly through trade and tanning. The Makrynitsa were from villages that rose up during the revolution of 1821 With the outbreak of the revolution in Pelion by Anthimos Gazi, the besieged Velestino of Pelion and Volos. With surgery but Dramalis the siege fails. The Turks then besieged Makrynitsa finally after strong resistance fell and the revolution in temporarily suppressed. The Makrynitsa also pioneered the revolution of Thessaly in 1878 The most important battle during this revolution took place in Pelion. The revolutionary bodies in the region and the residents of Makrinitsas led Margarita Basdeki resisted but finally succumbed when arrived in Turkish aid. With the mediation of the English revolution ended. Three years after Thessaly was incorporated into Greek state. After the release of the Google Makrynitsa municipality, while during 1912-2010 was separate koinotita.Metapolemika began the development of tourism in the region.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 06:07:24 +0000
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