Mani, Greece: History across the centuries14 March 202120:59 Sitting at the southernmost tip of continental Europe, the Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese has a unique, stark landscape. Its rich history and traditions make it a stunning destination for those who want to explore the real Greece. Mani is an arid region and it has a rough edge to it, unlike many other regions […]
The Church of Agios Spyridon in Kardamili22 September 201917:45 At the entrance of the modern Kardamili, above the village, is located the Old Kardamili and the Troupakis – Mourtzinos complex. It is a fortified complex of buildings which used as a place of residence for the Mourtzinos, Petreas, Boukouvalas and Mahlebas families. Inside the complex, we find the famous church of Agios Spyridon, which […]
Kardamili Messinian Mani18 July 201820:27 The doll-like town of Kardamili, with its stone-built houses that are placed in a always sunny bay, at the feet of Taygetos mountain, has evolved into a chic and sophisticated resort. The charming ancient city, the pebble-fitted beaches next to endless olive gardens, and the stone-built villages captivate all nature-lovers and artists, both Greeks and […]
