The Kalavryta massacre (Greek: Σφαγή των Καλαβρύτων), or the Holocaust of Kalavryta (Ολοκαύτωμα των Καλαβρύτων), was the near-extermination of the male population and the total destruction of the town of Kalavryta, Axis-occupied Greece, by the 117th Jäger Division (Wehrmacht) during World War II, on 13 December 1943.
Wikipedia · Text under CC-BY-SA license- Date: 13 December 1943
- Deaths: 693
WEBKalavryta is a town with a rich history, scenic nature and ski centre. Discover its attractions, such as the rack railway, the monasteries, the cave of the lakes and the memorial of the …
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- Kalavryta is a town and a municipality in the mountainous east-central part of the regional unit … See moreKalavryta is a town and a municipality in the mountainous east-central part of the regional unit of Achaea, Greece. The town is located on the right bank of the river Vouraikos, 24 kilometres south of Aigio, 40 km southeast of Patras and 62 km northwest of Tripoli. Notable mountains in the municipality are Mount Erymanthos in the west and Aroania or Chelmos in the southeast. Kalavryta is the southern terminus of the Diakopto-Kalavryta rack railway, built by Italian engineers between 1885 and 1895.
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WEBJul 9, 2023 · Kalavryta is a mountainous town in Peloponnese with historical and winter attractions. Learn about its history, ski center, monasteries, gorge, and more on …
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WEBSep 19, 2021 · Historic Kalavryta, in the North Peloponnese, was unfortunately put on the map after the brutal Nazi massacre of its towns folk in 1943, but the following years have …
WEBMar 12, 2024 · Fir-covered slopes, a vertiginous canyon, a rack-and-pinion railway fearlessly cutting through it, a ski resort, a famous monastery and an impressive cave …
WEBMay 21, 2019 · General information. Kalavryta Town: Kalavryta is about 3 hours drive far from Athens, located in a mountainous area in the Peloponesse. It is a small town …
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WEBAug 17, 2021 · Perched into a valley among high mountains, on the northern side of Peloponnese, Kalavryta is a small but beautiful town that attracts most tourists due to …
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