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The area of Smokovo, at the southern end of the Prefecture, has a distinct natural beauty, but also precious thermal waters. In the summer months in the village of Smokovo there are thermal baths, "hidden" in a small green valley, overgrown with oaks and broad-leaved plane trees, which attract visitors from all over Greece. Also of interest are the Kaitsa Baths, east of Ktemeni. The thermo-metallic springs of Smokovo, in particular, have been operating since the years of the Turkish occupation (17th century) and are equipped with modern facilities, able to respond to any situation. The springs, with the sulfur-alkaline composition of their thermal waters and with a temperature ranging from 29 to 40, are considered ideal for the treatment of many diseases (respiratory and digestive system, skin diseases, rheumatism, etc.), thus ranking Smokovo Baths among the most important Greek spa towns. Here, the natural environment, combined with the healing properties of the waters and the various services offered, provide visitors with the possibility not only of relaxation, but also of rest and entertainment.
ITAMOS Itamos is endowed with a series of beautiful rivers that offer nature walks, fishing, swimming, kayaking, getting to know the riverside flora, fauna and the stone bridges. All the rivers that are a "source of life" for the cultivators of the villages, form a network of unique beauty. Katafugiotis, Rahouliotis, Tauropos, Aspros, Sarantaporitis, Besiotis, Mastrogiannitis. Top magics of nature are the Tauropos and Aspros rivers, which make up a unique ecological park. RELIGIOUS TOURISM Karditsa and its wider area are suitable for visits to monasteries and places that fill with awe and wonder. Visit the Metropolitan Church of Agios Konstantinos (19th century), with its frescoes by the painter Dimitrios Yoldasis. A visit to the temple of Zoodochos Pigi (Kaminadon) with its wonderful 19th century wood-carved iconostasis is also interesting. In the area of Plastiria Lake, carved into the rock, is the Church of Panagia Pelekiti, a unique monument of the 16th century. The wood-carved iconostasis, the frescoes, the holy gospels, the manuscripts and the unique vessels, constitute a true museum of religious heritage. I. M Koronas, is adorned by excellently preserved frescoes with many elements of the Cretan school. Here is kept the holy carriage of Saint Seraphim. I.M Petras was founded in the 16th century. The icon of Panagia Glykofiloussa is preserved in the church. In the Fanariou-Mouzaki area is the women's IM of Agios Georgios (Karaiskaki). His temple is in the shape of a cross. It is tiled with a dome, with a gilded and iconographic icon. The katholikon of the monastery is a single-aisled church of the Athonite type whose covering method is quite interesting, since it is completely unusual for Greece. In Argithea, IM Spilias has significant historical value. It was built according to tradition in the countryside of a rock at the prompting of the Virgin Mary. The temple has the largest pilgrimage. The Church of Agia Triada in Drakotrypa is also considered an important monument of the Agrafa area, but also with an important role during the period of the Turkish occupation. In Anthiros, there are two important temples. The Immaculate Conception of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (Katousiou) founded at the end of the 16th century and the Immaculate Conception of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (Bukovitsa), of which the largest part of the fresco decoration of 1862 and the wood-carved iconostasis of the same period have been preserved. Many relics are kept in the church museum of the village. Also important religious monuments of Argithea are the Transfiguration Church in Vrangiana, with frescoes from 1645, the Nativity Church in Vlasi, with frescoes in the main church dating from 1644, the Prophet Elias Church in Petrochori , of the 17th century, the church of Christ in Petrillo, of the 17th century and the Church of Agia Triada, in Oxya, a church of the Athonian type of the 17th century. In the Smokovo-Retina area, the Immaculate Conception of the Dormition in Retina is one of the oldest and most important monasteries of Agrafa. It functioned during the 9th and 10th centuries, was renovated in 1579 and was painted in 1662. Its iconostasis is of excellent technique, carved in wood and gilded. The church of Agios Georgios was built in 1662. The iconostasis and the frescoes from the middle of the 18th century are also of great interest. In the chapel of Agios Seraphim, there is a Museum of Byzantine art and houses icons and valuable ecclesiastical objects. The I.N of Agios Ioannis Prodromos in Paliouri, it is believed to have been built in the 13th century. In the plain, the church of Agios Athanasios which was built in 1300 AD in Palamas, has hagiographies and a wood-carved iconostasis carved on Mount Athos. The church of Agios Georgios in Lefki was built around 1300 AD. Important monuments are the church of Agios Dimitrios in Orphana, as well as the church of the Dormition of the Virgin in Astritsa. it has hagiographies and a wood-carved iconostasis carved on Mount Athos. The church of Agios Georgios in Lefki was built around 1300 AD. Important monuments are the church of Agios Dimitrios in Orphana, as well as the church of the Dormition of the Virgin in Astritsa. it has hagiographies and a wood-carved iconostasis carved on Mount Athos. The church of Agios Georgios in Lefki was built around 1300 AD. Important monuments are the church of Agios Dimitrios in Orphana, as well as the church of the Dormition of the Virgin in Astritsa.