Distomo is located at a distance of 25 km from Livadeia, in the south-west part of Viotia prefecture. The municipality includes the municipal departments of Distomo and Stiri. Stiri is built in an altitude of 450 metres, at the foot of the mount Elikonas. At a distance of 9 km from Distomo, in the Corinthian Gulf, the beach of Distomo and the settlements Aspra Spitia and Aghios Nikolaos are found.
At the antiquity, the cities Amvrissos (or Amvrossos) and Stirida were situated in the area of Distomo. Amvrissos was destroyed at 480 b.C. from Persians and later from Philippos V' at the third Holy War. The city was also occupied by Romans at 198 b.C and destroyed from Galatians and Celts at 250 a.C. During the Byzantine period the city was renamed from Amvrissos to Distomo, probably from a well with two outlets that existed there. In 1200 a.C., Distomo was occupied by Francs, in 1300 by Katalans and in 1460 by Turks.

Ancient Stirida was at the peak for many centuries, but it was destroyed by Philippos V' at 346 b.C., it was rebuilt and destroyed again from Romans at 147 b.C. In ancient texts the existence of another city named Medeon is reported. Medeon was a coastal city built on the hill of Aghion Theodoron. The city of Medeon communicated with the city of Stirida via towers - observatories.

The recent history of Distomo is very important. In the locality “Tria Elata ("Three Firs") Athanassios Diakos swore to be the head of the armed fight of Greeks against Turks. (25 March 1821). On 7 January 1827 the battle of Distomo was carried out with leader Georgios Karaiskakis. The victory of the Greeks in this battle meant the final removal of Turks from the region.

During German possession, Distomo constituted the centre of many events. On 24 April 1944 the enemies executed 134 persons in the locality "Karakolithos".
Distomo is also related to one of the most horrible crimes of the war. On 10 June 1944, Germans killed 218 residents (between them old people, children and women) and then burned the whole village.

Prehistoric fortress of Distomo. In Distomo, in the area Kastri, parts of a prehistoric Pelasgic fortress are saved. In the interior of the fortress there is a ruinous settlement and outside from the wall there is a tomb of the Pelasgjc period
Ancient wall of Amvrisos, in Distomo.
According  to  Pausanias, the destruction of the wall was occurred by Philippos B’ during the Holy War ( at the beginning of the 4th century).
Acropolis of ancient Stiris.
Parts of the wall and certain cisterns are still maintained. Particularly impressive is the royal tomb which is sculptured in the rock with a rectangle door for entry.
The Acropolis of Medeon is situated on the beach of Distomo. A big part of the fortress is saved. Also, a vaulted tomb has been revealed dated from 1500-1400 b.C.
A modern monument in the locality "Karakolithos", outside of the city of Distomo, reminds the place of execution of the 134 citizens in April 1944.
The monument of Holocaust. It is situated in Distomo. In the back side of the monument, the names of the dead people, from the reprisal of Germans on 10 June 1940, are inscribed.
The Museum of Victims of Nazism. It is found near the Town hall.
The Temple of Aghios Nikolaos in the upper square of Distomo. The Temple began to be built at 1880 and it was completed at 1908. It is said that the small bell of belfry is a donation of the Queen Olga.  The icon screen is sculptured and presents a particular interest.
In the entry of Distomo a sculpture titled "World kiss” dominates. It is a symbol of Peace and Reconciliation between the populations. Georgios Kalakalas, Professor of the Faculty of Arts of Athens, created recently this sculpture. The height of the sculpture is 7metres.
The Monastery of Osios Loukas. The Monastery, registered in the World List of Cultural Heritage of UNESCO, is found near Stiri. It should have been built at the 10th century a.C., in the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Romanos V'  Lekapinos (959- 963). The Monastery was founded by Osios Loukas initially as a monastic cell and then as the Temple of Agia Varvara. In the interior of the grounds of the Monastery, there are cells, a bell-tower, a crypt, the chancel Table and two temples that are linked in form of party walls. Precious marbles, murals, mosaics and priceless value pictures, impress the visitor. Near the Monastery there is a small church, of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, as well as the church of Aghia Varvara. In the last one, the tomb of Osios Loukas is found.
Archaeological Collection of Distomo. The collection is found in the old municipal school, built at 1903. It includes discoveries from the area of Distomo, which are dated from the prehistoric up to the roman years.

Events
You must participate to the feasts (panyghiri) of Aghios Nikolaos (Saint Nikolaos) on 6 December and of Osios Loukas on 6 and 7 February. Also, each June, one week events of Holocaust are organised in the memory of the residents killed by Germans.

In Distomo, there are enough hotels and rooms to let. In the beautiful central square of Distomo, you will find modern cafeterias, while in Stiri you will enjoy your coffee in the traditional cafes. In the area of Karakolithos, you will find traditional taverns, offering roasted meats. In the area of Distomo, there is a tradition in the production of wine and tsipouro, and many wine factories are situated there. You can also find many local food products.