Kyparissia attractions

Τα 5 καλύτερα αξιοθέατα στην Κυπαρισσία που πρέπει να δεις οπωσδήποτε!

The Folklore Museum is located in the Upper Town of Kyparissia and is housed in the restored building of the District, where Christakis Palamas, brother of our national poet Kostis Palamas, lived as prefect. The museum hosts remarkable exhibits that highlight the traditional and spiritual heritage of the region.

#2 The canyon with the stalactites

The Gorge with the Stalactites is located at a distance of 8 kilometers from Kyparissia near the village of Rahes.It got its name from the stalactite cave at the end of the gorge. The path that leads to the Gorge with the Stalactites starts from the north side of the Archaeological site of Peristeria. It is a magical route between dense vegetation of bushes and towering trees. Along the entire length of the route you will also meet the Arcadian river many times, so it would be good to have wellies with you, as you may have to cross it. After about 30 minutes of hiking you reach the end of the trail, where you will find a spring with running water, old plane trees and of course the cave with the stalactites. The Stalactite Gorge is suitable for those who love nature, as there they can enjoy a beautiful and short hiking route in a green landscape with running water.

#3 Deksameni (Tank)

At the highest point of Kyparissia is the Reservoir, which supplies water to most of the city. This tank is very old, as it was built during the Turkish occupation. The Arcadian Mother monument dominates the Dexameni area, dedicated to all the mothers of Arcadia who sacrificed themselves to save the homeland. The visitor will be rewarded by the amazing view of the plain of Trifylia, and there he will enjoy one of the most enchanting sunsets in the world.

#4 Archaeological site of Peristeria

The Archaeological Site of Peristeria is located 8 km northeast of the town of Kyparissia. It is one of the most important centers of Proto-Mycenaean culture, and has rightly been characterized as the “Mycenae of the Western Peloponnese”. Excavations that began in 1960 brought to light three vaulted tombs. Inside the tombs were found many golden cups, jewels and important vases, which are dated to the 16th-15th century BC. These finds are exhibited today in the Archaeological Museum of Chora.

#5 The castle of Arcadia

In Kyparissia, above the traditional settlement of the Old Town, dominates the imposing castle of Arcadia, which is the jewel of the city. Due to its location, the visitor can enjoy a magnificent view of the entire surrounding area. According to the scholars, the castle is a Frankish building. However, in the course of history, the castle passed into the hands of various peoples. The castle was rebuilt by the Franks, reconstructed by the Byzantines and later expanded by the Turks and the Venetians. Around 1830, after the naval battle of Navarino, the castle passed into the hands of the Greeks. Today, in the area of ​​the castle, in addition to the fortress, the tower of Justinian on the eastern side, the battlements, the cannon on the balcony of the castle, the arch, the hatch… Around 1970, an outdoor theater was built in the interior of the castle, which has hosted many cultural events.