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Kalavryta Architecture, Greece: The architecture of Kalavryta, Peloponnese

 

 

The architecture of Kalavrita is mainly defined by its traditional style.

The railway station of Kalavryta, where the cog train arrives

Houses are small and simple, with red-tiled roofs. Although there are some modern hotels, in general, their features respect the typical
The entrance to the Monastery of Agia Lavra

Stones are a common construction material for both houses and hotels, whether they are built recently or long ago.The public buildings are spacious and have some neo-classical architectural elements.
Some good samples of the architecture of Kalavrita are the Municipal School, which today works as the Holocaust Museum, and the Palace of Paleologina, built in the end of the Byzantine era and having been restored today.

Planitero village, near Kalavryta
 
mountainous vibe of this town.

 

 
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The balcony of an old house
 
An old building in Planitero village
 
A building in the Monastery of Mega Spileo

The mansion of Paleologina
 
The railway station
 
Narrow streets crossing Planitero village

A traditional house in Planitero village
 
The Monastery of Mega Spileo
 
A view of Planitero village


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