Athamania, Trikala

This article is about the village in Trikala prefecture. For other uses, see Athamania (disambiguation).

Athamania Αθαμανία
Location
Athamania
Coordinates	39°32′N 21°15′E / 39.533°N 21.25°E / 39.533; 21.25Coordinates: 39°32′N 21°15′E / 39.533°N 21.25°E / 39.533; 21.25
Government
Country:	Greece
Region:	Thessaly
Regional unit:	Trikala
Municipality:	Pyli
Municipal unit:	Aithikes
Population statistics
Village
- Population:	132
Other
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center):	934 m (3,064 ft)
Website
Municipality of Aithikon - Athamania

Athamania is a mountain village in the municipal unit of Aithikes in Trikala peripheral unit, on the borders of Thessaly with Epirus. During summer, it counts approximately 800 inhabitants, while in winter, it is mainly a cattle-breeding settlement. It is located below mountain Kakarditsa (2,450m), which is the highest top of the Tzoumerka mountain range. Athamania has some remarkable and very important monuments like the churches of Saint Paraskevi, the Saviour, Saint Athanasios, Prophet Elias, the Saint Apostles and Saint John the Forerunner. Many festivals of various types take place in Athamania. The traditional festival of Saint Paraskevi is the most significant summer celebration.

See also

• List of settlements in the Trikala prefecture

References