17/6/2005
About Kalavryta

A historic town of Achaia country built at the height of 756 meters on the exact spot of the ancient Kynetha. Kalavryta is located 77 kms southeastern of Patras and in order to get there you can follow the road to Chalandritsa or the marvellous route Diakopto – Kalavryta by rack – railway.

The town of Kalavryta is well known not only for its contribution to the revolution of Greeks against the Turks in 1821, but also for the resistance during World War II, when the Germans burnt down the town and executed all the men over 13 years of age. On the left, above the town there is the “ Kapi” hill the execution of 1.200 men on 13-12-1943 took place.

Bon Voyage,
Helena