Lazaridi Bridge — Attraction in Zagori Municipality

The bridge was built by Tolis Kontodimos from Vradeto, who was an interpreter of the French Embassy in the City. His second name was taken by the owner of the mill nearby. Above the bridge there is a rock called "Kantilla, due to the following legend: In 1853, robbers burned the church of Baia (Kipi) and stole their pictures. Among the icons was Agios Konstantinos and Saint Helen. Since then, every night of the saints' feast, there was a lamp, hanging from the rock to the bridge. Eventually, the Koukulioti found the images hidden near the river and since then the lamp has...

The bridge of Kontodimos or Lazaridis is located at the exit of the gorge of "Vikakis", just outside the village Kipoi Zagori. Directions: Before entering the Gardens we meet it on our left hand. Form: Single-arch Arc Opening: 15,00 m. Arc Height: 7.80 (6.80 + 1.00) m Deck Length: 20,00 m. Deck Width: 2,90 m. Condition: Very good Facts: The bridge was built by Tolis Kontodimos from Vradeto who was an interpreter of the French embassy in Polis. Its second name was taken by the owner of the mill...

The Lazaridi - Kontodimou ancient stone bridge is located at the western entrance of the village of Kipi, about 80 meters north of the bridge that crosses the Vikaki stream. It was built in 1764 and can be reached by a short walk from the path that goes off the main road. Beautiful spot, one of many of the ancient bridges that surround this remarkable area around the...