History of Messinia

Navarinia Festivities

A Living Testament to History Along the Waterfront On October 20th, Pylos observes the anniversary of the significant Battle of Navarino with an array of ceremonial proceedings. Annually, the town...

Welcome to Messini – Your Gateway to Southern Greece

Messini (Greek: Μεσσήνη; known as Νησί/Nisi before 1867) is a charming town, a municipal unit (dimotiki enotita), and the administrative seat (edra) of the wider municipality (dimos) of Messini. Located...

A Brief History of Kalamata

Kalamata, located in the southern Peloponnese of Greece, has a rich and layered history that stretches back thousands of years. Here’s an overview of its fascinating past: Ancient Times Homeric...

A Brief History of Pylos

The history of Pylos, Greece (also known historically as Navarino) is rich and stretches back thousands of years, from the Bronze Age to modern times. Here's a breakdown by period:...

A Short History of Messinia

Messinia is mentioned in the oldest work of European literature, the Iliad. The name undoubtedly goes back to at least the Bronze Age, but its origins are lost in the...

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