By Nicolas Bard

Five kilometers from Karpenissi, perched at an altitude of 940 meters and well hidden in a dense fir forest, is the picturesque village of Korysades Evritania. This village, which currently counts about 50 permanent residents, was linked to the history of the National Resistance. There, therefore, he met during World War II, after the Pan -Hellenic Secret Elections, the National Council, which consisted of representatives of most parts of Greece.

The election was decided and announced by the Political Committee for National Liberation, the so -called “Mountain Government”, which had formed on the initiative of the EAM in March 1944. More than one million Greeks took part in the elections and were elected 250 ethnos. The National Council sessions were attended by five university professors, two metropolitans, eight generals, twenty civil servants, five industrialists, ten journalists, fifteen doctors, twenty -five lawyers, twenty -three farmers, two farmers.

The Karyshades, But they stand out not only for their history, but also for their unique architecture and great natural beauty. Arriving at the village, you will take a stop at the picturesque square of the village, with the Great Platanos and the church of Agios Athanasios, dating back to 1865. The tranquility in the area will fascinate you from the very first minutes. Far from the big cities of the big cities, in the clean, mountainous air you will have the opportunity to take a deep breath and get rid of the stresses of everyday life.

Following the path to Kato Mahala of the village you will see a stream, the waters of which end up on the Karpenissiotis River. All the houses of the settlement are entirely made of stone and wood, two materials that are abundant in the surrounding area, and are fully integrated with the natural landscape. From afar the village seems to be a natural extension of the wooded slopes and no disagreement is spoiled.

Inside the settlement there are still a lot of today well -preserved two -storey mansionswith spectacular central balconies and sahnia, referring to Epirus architecture, while unique wood -carved ceilings are preserved inside them. Above the village, on the hill of Paleokastros, relics of Early Christian Castle were found, but the story of which is not yet known.

The ride continues to the old school of the village where the National Resistance Museum is housed today. This building, dating back to 1938, was expected to host the work of the National Council on May 14-27, 1944. There you will have the opportunity to see a rich collection of the photographic archive of the resistance photographer, Spyros Meletzis, while the interior walls of the school. of the resistance, and they present the fighters of 1821 and the fighters of the National Resistance. There, time seems to have been frozen.

Whatever time of year you choose to visit the area, you will be fascinated by the beauty and aura of the place. The village is like a vibrant postcard of the authentic Evritanian soul and the unmistakable Greek spirit.