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Greece - Areopoli

Areopoli is a quaint traditional village in the central part of Mani, located at the feet of the Agios Elias mountain. The village is considered being one of the prettiest in Greece. Originally its name was Tsimova, but in 1836 it was renamed Areopoli, after “Ares”, the god of war, to commemorate its role in the Greek War of Independence.

Areopoli played a very important role in the Greek liberation fight. On the square of the village, on March 17 of the year 1821, the people of Mani raised the banner signifying the start of the revolution against the Turkish occupation. The flag of the National uprising in Areopoli, nowadays is a relic on display in the National Historical Museum of Athens.

Through the years Areopoli developed into a commercial centre of importance for the entire area. It is the ‘capital’ of Mani. The village offers a small historical center with stone built houses and some of the traditional Mani-tower houses (built for social and defensive reasons). Along the main street one comes across the dual churches of Panagia and Charalambos (main image).
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45 comments

Malik Raoulda said:

Impeccablement captée et rendue.
3 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

What a charming place, Jaap ! Lovely architecture ! Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy !
3 years ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Magnifiques images de cette jolie cité !
Have a nice day
3 years ago ( translate )

Nouchetdu38 said:

Nice typical village!*******
3 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

I know this village and the Mani area very well. It’s a nice and typical view you show us ! Guten Morgen, Jaap !
3 years ago

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

Griechenland ist einfach immer wieder schön.
Danke für die Infos zu den Bildern.
Viele Grüsse
Walter
3 years ago ( translate )

John Cass said:

Wonderful image, nicely composed.
3 years ago ( translate )

Percy Schramm said:

Beautiful image and impression of this lovely old village. Thank you again for the interesting informations, Jaap !
3 years ago

Hansruedi Voegele said:

Wunder schön!
3 years ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Quaint architecture. Lovely blue sky. Stay safe! Best wishes, Joe
3 years ago

Jean said:

It is indeed a very pretty village. I like the architecture and the stone buildings.
3 years ago

Annemarie said:

wonderful, love the 1st inset the most!!!!!
ohhhh how I am longing for greek vacations
3 years ago

neira-Dan said:

belle série
3 years ago ( translate )

RHH said:

Such a beautiful place, Jaap, and thanks for the information.
3 years ago

J.Garcia said:

Greece!
I don't know this place but is very representative of others villages
Very well shown, Jaap
Thanks also for the interesting information
3 years ago