PAINTINGS

Traditional bridge: Gyftapadima

Crossing the Selinoundas region of Lapanago, at a point between the rocks of Makellaria and Gerakovouni, its bed narrows too much and its waters pass through a strait of about 8-10 meters wide. In this place, the waters stagnate, for a considerable length, forming a rich fishing ground.

The strait is formed by two stone volumes that, starting from the banks of the river, rise converging and at a height of about 20 meters, which end, leaving an opening of about four to five meters. This opening is called Gyftapidima, because according to tradition, a Gypsy, chased by the Turks, had jumped it. In this place, the Lapanagitites had built a stone bridge, which is still preserved, to communicate with Makellaria and their estates on the opposite side of Selinounda, in the location of Lefterochori, where "Despoti's Vrysi" also belongs.

Crafted by the sisters of the Monastery with charcoal and dry pastel. Dimensions: 43X41cm with mount ready for frame 53X51cm