Pinakates: Lanes, Squares and Fountains

A large square with a plane tree described as 500 years old gives Pinakates a memorable landmark. There are also cobbled lanes, stone village squares, churches, houses and fountains. If you would like to compare different architectural details, the village offers several specific points of interest, from the paving in its streets to fountains with distinct features. The plane tree provides a natural contrast to the village’s cobbled lanes and stone squares.

Lanes, Squares and Buildings

The cobbled lanes of Pinakates lead to stone village squares, small and large country churches, and old houses and mansions. As you explore, you can look out for different scales and architectural forms: the squares, churches and old homes. Pinakates is also home to the Basilica of Saint Dimitrios. Both individual religious buildings and the lanes and squares are therefore part of the village scene you’ll encounter as you explore.

If you are travelling with children, you can turn this into a shared treasure hunt: What shapes distinguish the squares? Which buildings are churches? And which details stand out in your memory? This way, your attention is drawn not just to a single landmark, but to several features of the village.

Fountains with Distinct Features

The fountain in the village square draws its water from the Dokana spring. Pinakates is also home to a neoclassical marble fountain with lion heads, dating from 1894. “Neoclassical” describes a style inspired by classical models; in this fountain, the style is evident in its material and lion heads. The two fountains make different impressions: the village-square fountain is defined by its connection to the spring, while the marble fountain’s style, material, details and date shape its appearance. If you enjoy looking closely, you can take in the design features and the water source separately.

A Walking Route to Vizitsa

The walking route from Pinakates to Vizitsa starts at the Pinakates car park, is 1.74 km long and is rated easy. Its length and rating give you a concrete basis for deciding whether to include it in your day’s plans. As you enter Vizitsa, you pass the Sakellari fountain complex, which dates from the 17th century.

Choose the Right Focus for Your Stay

When looking for a holiday apartment in Pinakates, you can first decide what you would like to focus on during your stay: would you like to explore the cobbled lanes, squares and buildings, or would you also like to include the walking route to Vizitsa? The village scene offers plenty to discover, while the route adds a specific distance of 1.74 km and an easy rating to consider.

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