Messinia - Churches
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Small Church of Taxiarches
The small church of Taxiarches is located 4 km away from the city of Kalamata. Read more
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Small Church of Great Archangels
The small church of Great Archangels is located 4 km away from the city of Kalamata Read more
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Monastery Panagoulaki
The monastery Panagoulaki is an monastery for old calendarists near the town of Kalamata. Read more
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Monastery of Velanidia
The Monastery of Velandia got its name from the ancient oak that stood near the monastery until the earthquake of 1884, when it was felled Read more
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Monastery of Vaidenitsa
The abandoned monastery of Vaidenitsa in western Mani is built in a ravine between villages Exochori and Saidona. It dates back to the 17th or 18th century. Read more
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Monastery of Sidiroporta
The Monastery of Sidiroporta got its name from the heavy iron door installed by the founder of the Bishop Parthenios Methonis. Read more
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Monastery of Savior
Inside the Gorge of Viros in Western Mani there is the Monastery of Savior of the 14th century, that is abandoned today. The Church organizes a big feast on August 6th. Read more
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Monastery of Samuel
The Monastery of Samuel in Western Mani is a ruined castle-monastery built in a ravine on the western slope of the peak Sotiritsa in Taygetos. Read more
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Monastery of Prophet Joel
The Monastery of Prophet Joel is located in Fares of Kalamata, to the east of the city center. Read more
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Monastery of Prophet Elias
The cells of the Monastery of Prophet Elias were used for hosting indigent tuberculars and psychiatric institution "Prophet Elias" Read more
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Monastery of Mardaki
The historic monastery of Mardaki became a refuge for kleftes and armatoloi in 1821. Every 15 and 23 August the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary, work of Evangelist Luke is exposed to pilgrimage. Read more
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Monastery of Gardiki
The monastery of Gardiki was base of Papaflessas for the liberating struggle of 1821. Read more
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Monastery of Exaltation of the Holy Cross
In the Monastery of Exaltation of the Holy Cross you will find a unique workshop with six old looms. Read more
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Monastery of Dimiovia
The Monastery of Dimiovia is located at the foot of Taygetos. It houses the icon of Virgin Mary Dimiovitissa. Read more
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Monastery of Androumpevitsa
The Monastery of Androumpevitsa is located in West Mani, one kilometer away from Stavropigio, built between 12th-13th century and today serves as a nunnery. Read more
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Monastery Mele
The church of Timios Prodromos or Monastery Mele has recently been restored by the Archaeological Service. Read more
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Monastery Lykaki
The Monastery Lykaki is inside the Gorge of Viros in Western Mani above Kardamyli. It is a building of the 14th-16th century that now has been recaptured. Read more
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Monastery Karaveli
The Monastery Karaveli near Petrovouni of western Mani was a fortified monastery of the 14th century with defensive enclosure, battlements and of course the church. Read more
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Monastery Kalograion
The Monastery Kalograion in the center of Kalamata is dedicated to Saints Constantine and Helen and is the place where the famous handkerchief of Kalamata is made. Read more
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Church og Agioi Anargiroi in Nomitsi
The Church of Agioi Anargiroi is one the most important monuments of Western Mani. Read more
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Church of Ypapanti
The church of Ypapanti is the Metropolitan church of Kalamata that celebrates on February 2nd, but the rituals last 14 days. Read more
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Church of Transfiguration of the Savior in Nomitsi
The church of Transfiguration of the Savior is 55 kilometers away from the city of Kalamata. Read more
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Church of Transfiguration of the Savior
The Church of Transfiguration of the Savior is in Fagrianika of Milia and is 60 kilometers away from the city of Kalamata. Read more
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Church of Saint Nicolaos of Fragolimni and Saint Athanasios of Tzane
The "Twin" church of Saint Nicolaos of Fragolimna and Saint Athanasios s of Tzane is located to the west of the square of Frangolimna. Read more
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Church of Mikroi Taxiarches
The Church of Mikroi Taxiarches belonges to Benakis family and since 1916 is a dependency of the Monastery of Velanidia. Read more
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Church of Agios Stratigos in Pyrgos
The Church of Agios Stratigos is in Pyrgos of Western Mani and 56 kilometers away from Kalamata. Read more
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Church of Agios Spyridon in Kardamyli
The Church of Agios Spyridon integrated in the fortress set of the Tower of Mourtzinos is 37 kilometers away from the city of Kalamata. Read more
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Church of Agios Petros in Kastania
The Church of Agios Petros in Kastania is 52 km away from the city of Kalamata. Read more
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Church of Agios Nicolaos in Platsa
The Church of Agios Nicolaos with its exquisite frescoes is 54 km away from the city of Kalamata. Read more
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Church of Agia Sophia in Gournitsa
The Church of Agia Sophia is located in the homonymous village of Western Mani and is 42 kilometers away from Kalamata. Read more
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Agios Nikolaos of Ephesians
The church of Agios Nicolaos of Ephesians is located on Squareof Frangolimna at short distance from the cemetery of Kalamata. Read more
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Agios Nicolaos Flarios
The church of Agios Nicolaos Flarios was built on the ruins of the church of Agios Nicolaos Xenon in the center of Kalamata. Read more
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Agios Ioannis Prodromos
Agios Ioannis Prodromos is considered the oldest parish church in Kalamata. Read more
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Agios Georgios
Agios Georgios was the first cathedral in Kalamata after its liberation on March 23rd, 1821 Read more
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Agios Elias Ardounis
The church of Agios Elias Ardounis was built on the site where Elias Ardounis became a martyr on January 31st 1868. Read more
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Agios Dimitrios of Arcadians
Agios Dimitrios of Arcadians is located near the square of Kalamata and dates from the 19th century Read more
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Agios Dimitrios
Agios Dimitrios at the foot of the hill Tourles is a recognized ancient monument. Read more
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Agios Charalambos
The church of Agios Charalambos is considered one of the most important Byzantine monuments of Kalamata. Read more
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Agios Andreas of Loga
Agios Andreas of Loga is one of the most important Byzantine monuments in the area, built in the 9th-10th century. Read more
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Agioi Apostoloi
The agonists of 1821 gave oath of loyalty to the revolution in the church of Agioi Apostoloi in Kalamata. Read more
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Agios Georgios
Agios Georgios is a picturesque village situated at the foot of Gkiona at an altitude of 240 meters. Read more
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