Let's go to Tripoli
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The document is a description of the city of Tripoli in Greece from the perspective of students at the 3rd General Lyceum of Tripoli. It summarizes that Tripoli has a glorious past and glamorous present, with old traditions coexisting with modern developments. It highlights some of Tripoli's cultural attractions like the Areos Square and Maliaropoulio Theatre, as well as the city's football team Asteras. The document encourages readers to visit Tripoli to experience its natural beauty and various tourist attractions.
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Let's go to Tripoli
- 1. Schools, lets go to Tripoli, a city of a glorious past and a glamorous present.
- 2. Our school, 3rd Senior High School A group of students from the 3rd General Lyceum of Tripoli describe their city the way they experience it in their everyday life. They recall the past, and modernize the present so that they are able to gaze with optimism at the future. Read more about our school at the website: http://3lyktripol.ark.sch.gr/autosch/joomla15/
- 3. Kolokotronis is featured on the emblem of the city (left), The St. Bills square (right). Being at the heart of Peloponnese, Tripoli is the perfect place to stay if you wish to explore the whole region. Many well-furnished and economical hotels can provide their guests with facilities of high quality in a cozy and friendly environment. Read more about Tripoli at: http://arcadia.ceid.upatras.gr/arkadia/engversion/index.html
- 4. The Menalon Mountain (left), Astros Beach (right). However, before you organize a trip to either the ski resort of Ostrakina (30km away) or the sandy beach of Astros (45km), take some time to explore the city of Tripoli, itself. A city where the old and the new co-exist in harmony. Read more about Ostrakina at: http://www.ostrakina.com.gr/main.html or Asrtos at: http://www.astrosparalio.gr/
- 5. The Areos Square (left), the so- called Pezodromos (right). On the one hand, intact has remained the Areos Square, the landmark of the city, along which we have all ridden our first bike. Yet, on the other hand, a number of pedestrian areas have now cropped up, where the young people can enjoy their coffee listening to all kinds of music.
- 6. Easter Celebrations at the Areos Square. Similarly, on the one hand, Tripoli maintains the traditional Easter Festival, during which hundreds of local people and visitors gather at the Areos Square and taste lamp roasted on a spit and local wine. While, on the other hand, Tripoli often hosts a number of feasts either dedicated to a local product (potato, garlic, etc) or some kind of music or dance festival.
- 7. The Maliaropoulio Theatre (left), the Cultural Center (right). And although, there isnt a permanent theatre, several theatrical performances for all ages and all tastes take place all the year round, either at the restored neo-classic building of the Maliaropoulio Theatre or the modern building of the citys Cultural Centre; and of course there is a multi-cinema.
- 8. On the left: the emblem of the University, Pelops on his horse- driven carriage. A breath of fresh air has been brought to the city by the students of the recently (2002) founded University of Peloponnese, which has its seat in Tripoli and consists of two Faculties related to Information and Communications Technology and Business Administration, respectively. You can read more about the University of Peloponnese at: http://www.uop.gr
- 9. Asteras means star in Greek. Besides, a presentation of Tripoli would not be considered to be complete without referring to its football team of Asteras. A small team that used to take part in the local championships has now reached one of highest positions of the national rank. You can read more about Asteras Tripolis at its website: http://www.asterastripolis.gr
- 10. A man dressed as Kolokotronis takes part in the parade (left). The Carnival of Tripoli (right). Its then obvious that there are many reasons for you to come to Tripoli; for its a place that combines natural beauty and touristic attractions of all kinds. WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU!