Ancient Elea
The fortified settlement east of the modern village of Chrysavgi of Souli Municipality, known as “Kastri of Veliani”, is located in a naturally fortified plateau at an altitude of 500 m. at the foot of Paramythia Mountains, and it is only 40 km away from Sivota. From here almost the whole Acheron – Kokytos valley which belonged to the ancient city could be controlled. Its history is enormous, and today, most of its tall city wall as well as several ruins of public buildings and private houses are preserved.
