Anavryti, Laconia

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name = Anavryti
name_local = Αναβρυτή


caption_skyline = Photograph of the village's clock tower
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lat_min = 2
lon_deg = 22
lon_min = 22
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elevation = 850
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periph = Peloponnese
prefec = Laconia
municipality = Mystras
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population_as_of = 2001
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population_village = 74
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area_code = 27310
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Anavryti is a small beautiful village in Laconia, Greece, located at 850m on Taygetus mountain. Overseeing Evrotas' valley, Anavryti is run through by the European walking route E4. It is part of the municipality Mystras.

The first paved road to Anavryti was built in the 1980's with donations sent by the Anavryti association in Astoria, Queens, New York. Until that time, the village could only be accessed on foot or by donkey.

During World War II Nazi occupation forces made the steep climb up to the village to destroy hte houses of suspected partisans.

Over the years the village has been established as one of the best eco-tourism destinations. The vast amount of walking paths combined with its beautiful landscape, makes the area a photographer's paradise.

In Anavryti's Geological Museum a variety of elements and pictures related to the fauna and flora of the village and its surroundings are exhibited. Furthermore, there is a separate exhibition dedicated to Taygetus mountain.

There is a tradition that when the Jewish community of Mystras was expelled by the Venetians, they sought refuge in Anavryti and were the ancestors of some of todays inhabitants. [Leigh-Fermor P. Mani: Travels in the Southern Peloponnese. London, Penguin Books, 1984]

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