Kato Doliana
Encyclopedia
Doliana is a municipal district of the municipality North Kynouria
, in eastern Arcadia
, Greece
. It consists of the villages Ano Doliana, Dragouni, Kato Doliana, Kouvlis, Prosilia and Rounaiika. The population of the district is 1097 (2001 census). The largest village of the district is Kato Doliana with 867 inhabitants. It partly serves as the winter residence of the population of Ano Doliana. Kato Doliana is situated on both sides of the Tanos River. Particularly interesting are the natural caves that have formed due to the erosion of the terrain caused by the flow of the river. In Kato Doliana, with its very good climate and its impressive olive plantation, the visitor will find traditional coffee shops and tavernas. In the area of Doliana, apart from the Villa of Herodes Atticus
at Eva, one can also visit the ancient settlements of Kourmeki and Tsiorovos and the "Loukou" Women Monastery. The area code is 27550.
North Kynouria
North Kynouria or Vóreia Kynouría is a municipality in Arcadia, Greece. It is located in the eastern part of the peripheral unit, between the northwestern shores of the Argolic Gulf and northern Laconia. Its land area is 576.981 km². Its population is 12,825 . The seat of the municipality is in...
, in eastern Arcadia
Arcadia
Arcadia is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Peloponnese. It is situated in the central and eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. It takes its name from the mythological character Arcas. In Greek mythology, it was the home of the god Pan...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. It consists of the villages Ano Doliana, Dragouni, Kato Doliana, Kouvlis, Prosilia and Rounaiika. The population of the district is 1097 (2001 census). The largest village of the district is Kato Doliana with 867 inhabitants. It partly serves as the winter residence of the population of Ano Doliana. Kato Doliana is situated on both sides of the Tanos River. Particularly interesting are the natural caves that have formed due to the erosion of the terrain caused by the flow of the river. In Kato Doliana, with its very good climate and its impressive olive plantation, the visitor will find traditional coffee shops and tavernas. In the area of Doliana, apart from the Villa of Herodes Atticus
Herodes Atticus
Lucius Vibullius Hipparchus Tiberius Claudius Atticus Herodes, otherwise known as Herodes Atticus was a very distinguished, rich Greek aristocrat who served as a Roman Senator and a Sophist. He is notable as a proponent in the Second Sophistic by Philostratus.-Ancestry and Family:Herodes Atticus...
at Eva, one can also visit the ancient settlements of Kourmeki and Tsiorovos and the "Loukou" Women Monastery. The area code is 27550.
Geography
- Postal code: 221 00
- Elevation:
- Centre: about 235 m
- Dialing code: 030-27550
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1,338 |
| 1991 | 933 |
| 2001 | 867 |
External links
- Doliana (in Greek)
- Local Football Team (in Greek)