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The Holy Monastery of Panagia Pelekiti, imposing post-Byzantine monument, built atop a steep and high snippy (1400 m) of Pindus, one kilometer northwest of the village Karitsa. Resembles literally hanging over the world, and below it lie panoramic scenery unequaled beauty and variety, culminating in the picturesque Lake Plastiras. The name "Pelekiti" has the rock upon which it is built, according to tradition "pelekisthike" with wooden tools, at the suggestion of Lady Mary to artisans.

The foundation of the monastery was probably in the late 15th century by the Cultural Porphyry and completed in 1529 in its present form since the New Osiomartyra Damiano, who is known as "Maria Tselentis' two murals. Consisting of two churches and many buildings (abbey, cells, bank, stores, hidden school, etc.), resembles a real fortress. The Ledger is the central and oldest temple, dedicated to the Ascension of the Lord. It's basilica with narthex, covered with round arch, with supporting arch in the middle. According to an inscription inside the church, painted in 1654 by the painters John, Nicholas James Priest and Monk. The second temple is dedicated to the Virgin Faneromeni. It Athonic style with a dome and side dances, with no internal columns. The paintings, as a result of a inscription above the entrance, was painted in 1666. Anistorithikan in 1674 from the painters Jacob and his son Demetrius.

The monastery is generally decorated with wonderful Byzantine frescoes high art, strict forms and vivid colors. It is mainly for fans of the rough expressiveness of the saints depicted. Particularly valuable for the decorative harmony is the wooden temple. Peripysti the miraculous image of Our Lady Odigitria. Great was the glory during the years of Ottoman rule. Stavropegic recognized as a monastery in 1606 by the Ecumenical Patriarch Raphael II. Within that operated a secret school.

Important was the struggle of the monks for the release of the village by the Turks in 1830. For the glorious history, was declared "Historical Monument. Unfortunately, the wealth of religious relics and rare library, few survive today. The monastery celebrates on August 15, Assumption. Has recently been renovated and used many pilgrims gathering, charged in the worship of so many centuries deeply devout environment.

The Holy Trinity Monastery is located about 2 km away from the village Morfovouni. The monastery was built in 1858 and burned before, during the second world war, the monastery functioned as a sanatorium.

Nowadays only the church survived Athonic type, most of the fence and the stone reliefs of the doorframe.

The Monastery of the Holy Spirit is celebrated every year. On this day, and in the churchyard to meet you in place everywhere in the world Morfovounioton. After the service, and guests are offered artoklasia bulgur with meat and wine.

Castle lantern is a unique Byzantine architecture castle west of Thessaly, who survives and dominates the edge of the majestic mountains of the Massif Agrafa.

Its existence dates from the second half of the 13th century in a place that was of particular strategic importance and was one of the most important and strategic strongholds of the Byzantine emperors.

Three miles Tsardaki, the beach is bright. The Lambero Beach has a history of less than 20 years. It is the first tourist infrastructure in the region. Over the years became the most important tourist destination on the east side of the lake. It is the basis of tourism development in the region.

Beach LamperouOi two large restaurants, the "Stone"and "Beach Lambero" located beside the lake, open daily.

They have ample parking and well groomed runs. Generously offered the scent of nature, coffee and refreshments, gracious hospitality, local cuisine and cooked meals for every taste.
On the opposite shore of the lake rise the peaks Boats, Voutsikaki, Borlero, and the formation of «dormant Agrafa.

Five hundred meters south of the Crown is the Tsardaki. Before creating the Avenue Plastiras Tsardaki an important communications hub. It was the crossing point Agrafioton in the lowlands, the city of Karditsa and the rest of Greece.
At this point now operate 3 modern restaurants open all year, and 12 guesthouse rooms.

The area is ideal for nature lovers who want to enjoy pure nature, rich flora of the area, fishing, romantic night walks on the paths of the forest or in large meadows in "gravel"with the vast Agnanti.
Those who wish may also be reached by dirt road passable to 'exit' of the pipeline and "vimpyrotrypa" and enjoy the illuminated vast plain of Thessaly.

In the summer of 2006 at this point started cycling which leads to Mesenikolas.

The Botanic Garden next to the village Neohori is a pilot, tourism suggestions and assistance started in 1993 in development programs and protection and management of the region of Lake.

Since the beginning of the creation of the Botanical Garden is a place of interest and attraction for visitors of Lake plastira who highlight environmental interests and sensitivity.

The extent of the Botanical Garden close to 10 acres and part of the Botanical Garden has been collecting and storing part of the flora of the region of Lake Plastiras of Karditsa and generally in Greece.

The area protected by the NATURA 2000 and designated as Eco-development region.

Today many visitors as students, individual visitors to Lake Plastiras and clubs in their environmental education and awareness and gain more specific information on the flora of the region.

Visitors to the Botanical Garden, which is open all year, have the opportunity to learn about the local flora and guided by the tireless Staff of the Botanical Garden and to purchase herbs and spices, drink coffee and refreshments and make a short walk to the lake or plastira a walk beside the blue waters that are 50 meters away from the adjacent street.

You can also enjoy cycling beside the Lake in a unique way.

The Educational Belokomiti Forest is a forest area, which has a basic infrastructure that serve lovers of touring, hiking and where carried out environmental education programs.

The educational forest Belokomiti is part of the local forest cluster Agrafon and covers an area which approximates the 5700 acres. There are special hiking trails marked with the possibility of observation of the natural environment chchrisimopoiontas this unique site and location as a way of education and alternative forms of entertainment lovers of nature and the younger guests.

The Educational Belokomiti Forest covers an area that is approximately 15 kilometers, which has more than six natural trails through the lush forest.

In the Educational Forest Belokomiti will find a wide selection of distinctive species such as maple, mountain Ftelia, sovries, horse chestnut, wild cherry, ash, etc, and many species of shrubs and lush herbaceous vegetation. The bird features educational forest is a magnet for study and observation.