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In the historic center of Kalamata is the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral of Ypapanti (Presentation of the Lord to the Temple). The Holy icon of the Virgin Mary (Ypapanti) is located here and is the guardian and the patron saint of the town but also the whole region of Messenia.
A distant view of the imposing Church of Ypapanti from Ypapantis Street which is very different in traffic and view compared to how it looks today.
One of the most famous monuments of Kalamata City which is directly connected to the revolution of 1821, is the historic Church of the Holy Apostles. It is located in the "23rd of March" Square which has taken its name from the date on when Kalamata was liberated from its Turkish conquerors.
In the film, the church is portrayed in its original form, as 20 years later, on September 13, 1986, much of it collapsed during an earthquake. In the following years the church was restored to its original form.
A distant view of the imposing Church of Ypapanti from Ypapantis Street which is very different in traffic and view compared to how it looks today.
One of the most famous monuments of Kalamata City which is directly connected to the revolution of 1821, is the historic Church of the Holy Apostles. It is located in the "23rd of March" Square which has taken its name from the date on when Kalamata was liberated from its Turkish conquerors.
In the film, the church is portrayed in its original form, as 20 years later, on September 13, 1986, much of it collapsed during an earthquake. In the following years the church was restored to its original form.
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