Dimitsana - a small mountain village in the Peloponnese, in the prefecture of Arcadia. The settlement is situated 31 km north-west of Tripoli and about 53 km east of Pyrgos. Dimitsana is built like an amphitheater on the picturesque mountain slopes at an altitude of 950 m above sea level and offers its guests stunning beauty of its panoramic views.

In ancient times on the site of the ancient Greek city of Dimitsana was Teuthis, the inhabitants of which, according to legend, took part in the legendary Trojan War. Since that time have survived only small fragments of buildings, including the remains of the walls of the ancient acropolis.

The exact date of the founding of modern Dimitsana is not known. The first written mention of a settlement called "Dimitsana" were found in documents from the archives of the monastery and the Philosopher dated 967 year. During the Greek revolution of Dimitsana was one of the main centers of the liberation movement. It is often called the "powder keg" because during the struggle for independence is actively thriving production of gunpowder.

Colorful Dimitsana with its winding streets and stone house made in the typical architectural style of the region, ancient churches, breathtaking natural scenery and breathtaking landscapes is very popular among tourists. The pride of the inhabitants of Dimitsana is a city library, founded in 1764, with an impressive collection of books, manuscripts and historical documents. Unfortunately, part of the unique books and ancient manuscripts were destroyed in the 1821-1829 biennium. In the vicinity of Dimitsana located entertaining museum hydropower, where you can see a reconstructed water mill, powder small factory and much more. Fans of the same nature and long walks should definitely visit the picturesque Anse Cochon gorge.

Approximately 2, 5 km from Dimitsana is the monastery of philosophy, which, in fact, divided into two monastery - a dilapidated old monastery, built in the 10th century and the "new" monastery, built in the 17th century, with well-preserved to this day unique original frescoes. Old Monastery during the rule of the Ottoman Empire in the region served as a haven for "secret schools". Of particular interest is built into the rock monastery of St. John the Baptist (1167).

Dimitsana is home to the Ecumenical Patriarch Gregory V, arts, and today you can see on the main village square. Local attractions and is considered a beautiful old mansion, where he was born and grew up "future patriarch." In Dimitsana also born of Old Patras Metropolitan Herman, who has blessed March 25, 1821 in the Monastery of Agia Lavra (Kalavryta) banner of the Greek insurgents, marking the beginning of the Greek Revolution.