The Atlas Obscura Guide To Agrilos

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Agrilos, Greece

Updated April 24, 2020

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Agrilos, Greece

Fairytale Castle of Agrili

A magical, if a bit tacky, 1960s castle conjures up medieval fairytales and Greek mythology.

Agrilos, Greece

Beauties & Hardships

This quaint farm in the Peloponnese countryside hides an astonishing cache of antique curiosities.

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Church of the Virgin Mary

This sixth-century church housed an icon with eyes so beautiful legend has it they inspired the name of a Greek city.

6 miles from Agrilos

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Kalograion Monastery Silk Weaving

The nuns here cultivate silk to weave some of the finest scarves in the world.

6 miles from Agrilos

Kalamata, Greece

Church of Agioi Apostoloi (Church of the Holy Apostles)

The Greek War of Independence was declared at this medieval Byzantine sanctuary.

7 miles from Agrilos

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The Well at Meligalas

A somber memorial at the site where hundreds of prisoners and civilians were executed in the aftermath of World War II.

8 miles from Agrilos

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St. Theodora's Chapel

Seventeen oak trees sprout from the roof and walls of this tiny chapel without any visual evidence of roots.

16 miles from Agrilos

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Agrilos

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Agrilos, Greece

Updated April 24, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Agrilos

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