History, Monuments and Sights
Makrakomi: This market town bears the name of the ancient Aenian town "Makra Kome" whose ruins can be seen on the small hill Profitis Ilias. "Makra Kome" is mentioned by the historian Livy (Titus Livius) in his description of the destruction of Sperchias by the Aetolians (198 B.C) (see Macra Come). The little church of Agia Paraskevi (set in an overgrown site with cypress trees), the Acropolis of Makrakomi (which affords a splendid view over the plain) and the hillock of Lavanitsa are all worth visiting.
Platistomo: A picturesque bath town with natural springs (known to ancient Aenians). The waters of these springs are recommended for stomach and skin ailments. This place is set in lush vegetation where the traveller can find peace and escape everyday reality under the shade of ancient plane trees.
Nea and Palea Gianitsou - Papas: There are traces of two ancient castles in this location.
Makri: It features a particularly beautiful square and the superb plane-tree wood of the River Spercheios. The only station for nursing and protecting animals in Phthiotis is also located in Makri.
Archani: A place where we can wander off down the ravine with its springs and therapeutic waters.
Asvestis : It has a vaulted bridge made of stone.
Trilofo: It features a religious museum "I Vivlos" .
Kastri: It has a splendid plane-tree forest on both sides of the Spercheios. The Castle is the most prominent building at the village centre.
Tsouka: The porch of Western Phthiotis. It features a fountain in the "chalkia gourna" while there are huge oak trees at Agios Giannis.
Litosselo: There is a Folklore Museum and a settlement called "Afentika" .
Rovoliari: There are beautiful ancient fir-trees, chestnut-tree woods and oak-tree woods, as well as, a superb Folklore Museum.
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