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History & Culture
The scarf of Kalamata and the Kalograion Monastery
The famous scarves of Kalamata are still weaved on the wooden looms of the Kalograion Monastery, along with vestments, curtains, embroideries, etc. They still remind us of former centuries when Kalamata had evolved into a real “silk city”.
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Sun & Beach
The settlement of Foinikounta
Foinikounta, one of the most famous summer resorts in Messinia, lies between Methoni and Koroni. The settlement, with the small port with swaying fishing boats, the organised sandy beach, and the good facilities, faces the Messinian Oinouss..
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History & Culture
The Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Βassae
Although it is situated in an isolated location, at Bassae, Arcadia, this amazing temple is famous worldwide. It was the first Greek ancient temple that was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in 1986. As far as architectu..
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History & Culture
The traditional olive oil mills of Messinia
They are important monuments of the pre-industrial period, representing the culture of the olive tree. The traditional olive oil mill in Charokopio, functioning as a museum, is totally worth a visit. Another olive oil mill in Kardamyli is a..
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