"E/\EY8EPIA H 8ANATOS!!!" Kalavrita by grkboiler

Kalavrita Travel Guide: 31 reviews and 68 photos

Kalavrita from the Holocaust Memorial - Kalavrita

In the hearts of all Greeks...

Eleftheria i Thanatos! Freedom or Death! These words represent the struggle of the Greek people to become free from 400 years of Turkish occupation. They were proclaimed near Kalavrita at the monastery of Agia Lavra.

In the minds of all Greeks...

Kalavrita has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. The village is also the location of a very brutal holocaust still fresh in the minds of its residents. During WWII every single male in the village aged 12 and up were slaughtered by the Nazis in retaliation for the murder of some Nazi soldiers by the Greek resistance. The total killed were 1436.

Kalavrita is now a very nice town with a peaceful atmosphere. It is also a popular ski resort.

Last visit to Kalavrita: Jul 1996
Intro Updated Dec 9, 2004
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Reviews (12)

Mega Spileo - Reenactment Things to Do (10)

A reenactment of the discovery of the icon of the Panagia is displayed in the cave at Mega Spileo. You can see Ag.... more travel advice

Mega Spileo - The cave Things to Do (10)

Inside the dark cave at Mega Spileo, notice there are very healthy plants growing without natural light. more travel advice

Mega Spileo - Icon of the Panagia Things to Do (10)

The icon of the Panagia (Virgin Mary) can be found inside the church at Mega Spileo. It was made by St. Luke of wax and... more travel advice

Mega Spileo - Inside the church Things to Do (10)

Inside the church at Mega Spileo, you will find some beautiful icons and decorations. more travel advice

Transportation (2)
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Aitana Apr 8, 2010 at 4:00 AM

Nice page and tips of Kalavrita. It is a very special place.
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nickandchris Mar 21, 2006 at 6:15 AM

Some interesting facts. Seems like a lot of blood was shed around here.