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L i d o r i k i : Capital of Municipality of Lidoriki, with 1,500 inhabitants, it is the ΗheartΘ of Dorians. During the passage of centuries it has been a defender and un-seiged castle of Hellenism and Orthodoxy in the Thermopyles of the vaster region. Lidoriki's history, heroic and rich, commences at the time of Dorians, as it is proved by the extent of archaeological discoveries of the region (ancient castles, settlements). In medieval times Lidoriki was the centre of local resistance against the Slavic invasions. Since the time of Leon VI the Wise (AD 865-912) the Lidoriki orthodox bishopric stops the Latin intrusion into the area and local people (the residents of the Lidoriki region) resist Franks, Catalans, Venetian (local medieval castles, bishoprics and monasteries are the monuments witnessing this resistance, along with the written witnessing documents, the participation in the big Naval Battle of Nafpaktos in 1571, etc.) During the Turkish rule the entire Lidoriki region is in a ongoing straggle against tyrants (many kleftes and armatoloi (fighters), who also left us very nice public songs)

The inhabitants of Lidoriki region offered too much blood, being present in all struggled of the Greek nation and participating to the resistance against all forms of tyranny and totalitarianism. Lidoriki and the entire region became a holocaust during the occupation, with hundreds of innocent victims. This tragic fact induced the promotion of Lidoriki Community honorably to Municipality of Lidoriki which is a Historic, Communicative, Educational, Economic and Administrative center mainly of the mountainous Dorida (capital of Lidoriki department during the Turkish rule and capital of Dorida department since 1833). The Archaeological Museum is among cityΥs s i g h t s e e i n g ) Municipality of Lidoriki comprises: A v o r o s ( 7 5 0 m ) , V r a i l a (590m), D o r i k o (700m), P e r i t h i o t i s s a ( 7 2 0 m ) , with the traditional buildings, S t y l i a (840m), S o t a i n a (700m), D a f n o s (1.050m). There are important archaeological sites and a historic basilica from 1760. The area has very dense vegetation. There is a h o s t e l / r o o m s . D i a k o p i (620m), old resort for the patients who suffered from tuberculosis. There is a municipal hostel.

K a l l i o (400m). It owes its name to ancient Kallipolis, a city destroyed in 278 BC by the Gaules. It is sunk in the artificial Lake of Mornos. Many ancient and byzantine fortifications have been rescued as well as several important findings, which are kept in the Archaeological Museum of Lidoriki. K a r o u t e s (1,040m), well-known due to the big battle, which took place here during the occupation, but also, thank to the nice and healthy climate. There is a h o s t e l / r o o m s . Lefkaditi (700m) an important livestock breeding center of the region, which has a large number of significant archaeological findings (ancient fortress and settlement). K o n i a k o s (1,000m), built on the heights of Vardoussia mountains offering n extraordinary and unique view. It has livestock, but, also, it has very important archaeological sites. (N.E. of the village there are ruins of an ancient and a medieval fortress). M a l a n d r i n o (600) famous historic and heroic village, which during the 17th century was a capital "kaza", that is of a department, including the region from Karoutes to coastal Marathias.

The contribution of this departments was very big, during the struggles prior to 1821 (it was liberated by Chalvatzi - Skaltsodimo on 31st March 1821), but also during the big struggle. Its help towards the "Ελεύθερους Πολιορκημένους" of Messolongi, during the first and the second siege is well-known, as well as its big destruction by tyrants. In Malandrino, there are, in a very good condition, the fortifications of the ancient city of Fyskeis, which had been a religion center of Locris. Very valuable signs are kept in Delphi, witnessing the civilization of that ancient era. The ancient written rocks, which are built-in, the churches of the historic village make them very interesting. Notable is its old Christian Basilica. In the village there is a Folklore Art Museum . P e n t a p o l i (920m) is a new village built about 1950. Its inhabitants come from the villages: Egitio, Lefka, Palaiokastro, Skaloula and Karoutes. A m i g d a l i a (640m) chief village of the region, with a significant contribution ti the struggles of the nation. To the North there are ruins of a Hellenistic fortress. Amigdalia is proud of the Historic Monastery of Koutsourou (Virgin Mary Koutsouriotissa-23 August), which offered so many things in the Big Liberation Struggle of 1821 and decorates the region since 1648 at least. A few time ago the Monastery of Koutsourou was restored. The view from that point to the Corinthian gulf is impressing.

S y k i a (800m), has the longest shadow during the day because it is built at the foot of Giona. Giona's slope "Orthoplagia" with a negative inclination is one of the most important climbing areas in Europe, which exceeds up to the 1,200m. In fact, climbers reached its peak called "Plaka" during the 60's with three efforts of 15-20 hours. To support the activities of climbers it was established a c l i m b i n g c e n t e r near the area, including rooms for staying during the night, reception and information halls. The landscape is really impressive and alpine. The several caves of the region make it even more interesting. In one of these caves (with stalactites, stalagmites and a natural lake) it has been built the country church of "Zoodochos Pigi".