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Greece - Konitsa
Konitsa, located near the Albanian border, is built amphitheatrically-shaped on a mountain slope of the Pindos mountain range from where it overlooks the valley where the river Aoos meets the river Voidomatis.
The town of Konitsa is recorded for the first time under its modern name in the “Chronicle of Ioannina” of 1380. The chronicle mentioned that the defences of the castle of Konitsa were strengthened by the local Despot of Epirus, due to an imminent attack. In 15th century Konitsa came under Ottoman rule. The town was the administrative centre of a kaza (Ottoman district), which according to the Ottoman General Census of 1881/82 had a total population of 16.570.
In 1924 Konitsa was a small town that consisted of a total of 800 dwellings, 200 of which were considered Albanian or Turkish. As a result of the population exchange agreement of 1923 between Greece and Turkey, roughly two-thirds of Konitsa's Muslims, were considered "Turks by origin" and left for Turkey in 1925. Another part moved to Albania. They were replaced with around 1,000 Greeks from Cappadocia.
There are different theories regarding the etymology of the name. The first states that the city takes its name from an ancient Epirote city named “Knossos”, which was located near modern-day Konitsa. Another theory states that the name is Slavic, from Koni (horse) and Tza (land). According to a third theory, the name comes from a local lord named Konis, who allegedly built a castle in the city.
Nowadays Konitsa is known to be one of the most beautiful villages of Greece. The well preserved stone houses harmoniously coexist with the cobblestone streets, the lush vegetation and gardens. The heart of the town is the main square with its cafes and terraces.
The town of Konitsa is recorded for the first time under its modern name in the “Chronicle of Ioannina” of 1380. The chronicle mentioned that the defences of the castle of Konitsa were strengthened by the local Despot of Epirus, due to an imminent attack. In 15th century Konitsa came under Ottoman rule. The town was the administrative centre of a kaza (Ottoman district), which according to the Ottoman General Census of 1881/82 had a total population of 16.570.
In 1924 Konitsa was a small town that consisted of a total of 800 dwellings, 200 of which were considered Albanian or Turkish. As a result of the population exchange agreement of 1923 between Greece and Turkey, roughly two-thirds of Konitsa's Muslims, were considered "Turks by origin" and left for Turkey in 1925. Another part moved to Albania. They were replaced with around 1,000 Greeks from Cappadocia.
There are different theories regarding the etymology of the name. The first states that the city takes its name from an ancient Epirote city named “Knossos”, which was located near modern-day Konitsa. Another theory states that the name is Slavic, from Koni (horse) and Tza (land). According to a third theory, the name comes from a local lord named Konis, who allegedly built a castle in the city.
Nowadays Konitsa is known to be one of the most beautiful villages of Greece. The well preserved stone houses harmoniously coexist with the cobblestone streets, the lush vegetation and gardens. The heart of the town is the main square with its cafes and terraces.
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Bonne semaine, Jaap, HBM !
Une pensée pour les pauvres habitants de l'île de Rhodes.
Bonne semaine. Amitiés
Wishing you a good new week.
Bonne semaine.
Wünsche noch einen guten Wochenstart,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
Your interesting description shows how closely Turkish and Greek destinies were linked...
Superb series, Jaap.
This is Greece for the Greeks, not the Greece for tourists.
Many thanks for sharing and also for splendid information, Jaap!
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to J.Garcia clubthanks for the notes
hopefully new week !
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to tiabunna clubThe date you see is the day I made the collage.
Mein Lieblingsbild ist der schlafende Hund.
All the best
Fabio
A very nice collage, which I like very much!
Wonderful and interesting composition
Great mix of pictures.
Best Wishes, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter
A well researched and interesting narrative as well. Excellent work!
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to Esther clubbelle journée mon ami♫
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