By Nicolas Bard
Pythagorion is a picturesque and seaside town of Samos, which has about 1,300 inhabitants 12 kilometers from the capital of the island.
The name of the settlement until 1955 was a “pan”, and since then it was renamed Pythagorion from the International Pythagorean Organization in honor of the Great Mathematician Pythagoras, who came from the island.
Where Pythagorion is now built, the ancient city of Samos was in antiquity. Indeed, the port of today’s settlement is identified with the port of the ancient city, which is described in Herodotus as one of the most wonderful works on the island and is considered the oldest artificial port of the Mediterranean! The ruins of the Greek – Roman monuments and the impressive “Eupalinio Trench”, also known as the “Aqueduct of Eupalinos”, along with the Heraion of Samos (where one and only pillar from the sanctuary remains upright), were declared by 1992.
The Vulnerability According to Herodotus, one of the most important works in the history of engineering is, according to Herodotus. In essence, it is a 1,036 -meter -long tunnel near the Pythagorean of Samos, which was built in the 6th century BC. to act as a aqueduct. Its special feature was that it was opened at the same time on both sides of the mountain. This trench was “amphitheater”, as Herodotus called it. The two tunnels met in the middle with remarkable precision, which was an important achievement for the technological data of the time.
The most remarkable building in Pythagorion is the imposing tower of Lykourgos Logothetis, which dominates the west side of the settlement. It was built in 1824 and is a two -storey building in a fortification arrangement. In the port, on the other hand, stands the statue of Pythagoras, a modern sculpture depicting the great philosopher and mathematician with the famous Pythagorean theorem.
Pythagorion is located in the most developed tourist area of ​​the island and has remarkable tourist infrastructure and a wealth of choices in the catering and entertainment. Very close to the settlement there are several beaches where you can dive. The lush beach of Agia Paraskevi, the romantic bay of Livadaki, the beach of Kerveli, Poseidoni, Klima, Psili Ammos, Mykali, and the popular and organized drinks and licorice are some of them. Samos has an extensive coastline, with many different beaches, so you will find the one that suits you to enjoy the Aegean sun and salty.
Before leaving the area, do not forget to get the famous and high quality virgin olive oil on the island, which stands out for its aroma and taste, as well as Moschato wine, which has been honored with many gold awards and international awards. You will still find pine, ouzo and various herbs, all local and unique. But apart from these excellent products, something else that will be unforgettable is the afternoon stroll in the port. At the time when the sun is slowly starting to set, and erased behind the masts of sailing that are prolonged in the harbor, with the sea being oil and the light breeze cooling you out of the summer heat, you will take a solid dose of the authentic Greek.
Source :Skai
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