Limnes: The Enchanting Labyrinth of Streets

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Limnes: The Enchanting Labyrinth of Streets

Agios Nikolaos is surrounded by a blend of cosmopolitan small villages and charming traditional hamlets, including the picturesque village of Limnes.

The village is situated on the eastern edge of Skafi, Mirabello, adjacent to the Neapoli – Agios Nikolaos motorway. It stands as one of the oldest traditional villages in the region, boasting narrow labyrinthine streets, interconnected stone-built houses that maintain the authentic elements of folk architecture, and the distinctive characteristics of traditional life.

Limnes, with its fertile plain adorned by windmills, thrives as a highly productive and prosperous village.

South of the village, nestled amidst olive groves, lies the Byzantine church of St John the Theologian. This remarkable church showcases captivating frescoes dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries.

Information: Municipality of Agios Nikolaos

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