The district consists of two villages: Aristodimio
and Kalovrissi (Voumazi). Aristodimio was named after the mythical king of the
Messenians, Aristodemus.
According to the tradition, he was buried with his golden carriage
in the particular area. The winter headquarters of the first municipality of Ithome
was in Aristodimio. Visitors are able to admire the architecture, the house of
Capetan Krobas, fighter of the Macedonian war, the parish church of Agios Constantinos
(St Constantine), The Byzantine chapel of Agios Nicolaos (St. Nicholas) (10th
century AD) as well as other sights.
The house of Marinos Liberopoulos (Capetan Krobas), he-ro and martyr
of the Macedonian war is in aristodimio. It is a listed monument according to
the Ministry of Culture. After its restoration, it is a real orna - ment not only
for the village but also for the surrounding area.
This text is cited April 2003 from the Municipality
of Ithomi tourist pamphlet.
