The document is a description of the city of Tripoli in Greece from the perspective of students at the 3rd General Lyceum of Tripoli. It summarizes that Tripoli has a glorious past and glamorous present, with old traditions coexisting with modern developments. It highlights some of Tripoli's cultural attractions like the Areos Square and Maliaropoulio Theatre, as well as the city's football team Asteras. The document encourages readers to visit Tripoli to experience its natural beauty and various tourist attractions.

1. Schools,
let’s go to Tripoli,
a city of a glorious past
and a glamorous present.

2. Our
school, 3rd
Senior
High
School
A group of students from the 3rd General
Lyceum of Tripoli describe their city the way they
experience it in their everyday life. They recall the
past, and modernize the present so that they are
able to gaze with optimism at the future.
Read more about our school at the website:
http://3lyktripol.ark.sch.gr/autosch/joomla15/

3. Kolokotronis
is featured on
the emblem of
the city
(left),
The St. Bill’s
square
(right).
Being at the heart of Peloponnese, Tripoli is
the perfect place to stay if you wish to explore the
whole region. Many well-furnished and economical
hotels can provide their guests with facilities of
high quality in a cozy and friendly environment.
Read more about Tripoli at:
http://arcadia.ceid.upatras.gr/arkadia/engversion/index.html

4. The Menalon
Mountain
(left),
Astros Beach
(right).
However, before you organize a trip to either
the ski resort of Ostrakina (30km away) or the
sandy beach of Astros (45km), take some time to
explore the city of Tripoli, itself. A city where the
old and the new co-exist in harmony.
Read more about Ostrakina at: http://www.ostrakina.com.gr/main.html
or Asrtos at: http://www.astrosparalio.gr/

5. The Areos
Square
(left),
the so-
called
Pezodromos
(right).
On the one hand, intact has remained the Areos
Square, the landmark of the city, along which we
have all ridden our first bike. Yet, on the other
hand, a number of pedestrian areas have now
cropped up, where the young people can enjoy their
coffee listening to all kinds of music.

6. Easter
Celebrations
at the
Areos
Square.
Similarly, on the one hand, Tripoli maintains the
traditional Easter Festival, during which hundreds of
local people and visitors gather at the Areos Square and
taste lamp roasted on a spit and local wine. While, on
the other hand, Tripoli often hosts a number of feasts
either dedicated to a local product (potato, garlic, etc) or
some kind of music or dance festival.

7. The
Maliaropoulio
Theatre
(left),
the Cultural
Center
(right).
And although, there isn’t a permanent
theatre, several theatrical performances for all ages
and all tastes take place all the year round, either at the
restored neo-classic building of the Maliaropoulio
Theatre or the modern building of the city’s Cultural
Centre; and of course there is a multi-cinema.

8. On the left:
the emblem
of the
University,
Pelops on
his horse-
driven
carriage.
A breath of fresh air has been brought to the
city by the students of the recently (2002) founded
University of Peloponnese, which has its seat in
Tripoli and consists of two Faculties related to
Information and Communications Technology and
Business Administration, respectively.
You can read more about the University of Peloponnese at:
http://www.uop.gr

9. Asteras
means
“star”
in Greek.
Besides, a presentation of Tripoli would not
be considered to be complete without referring to
its football team of Asteras. A small team that used
to take part in the local championships has now
reached one of highest positions of the national
rank.
You can read more about Asteras Tripolis at its website:
http://www.asterastripolis.gr

10. A man dressed
as Kolokotronis
takes part in the
parade
(left).
The Carnival
of Tripoli
(right).
It’s then obvious that there are many reasons for
you to come to Tripoli; for it’s a place that combines
natural beauty and touristic attractions of all kinds.
WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU!