At Skoutari, southwest of Gythio, we encounter the historic Tower of the Kalkandidon family, who sacrificed themselves here in 1780 while facing the legions of Hatzi-Osman, thus winning time for the people of Mani to organize themselves and beat him at Trikefalia.
Cultural Attraction // Historical Site
Kalkandidon Tower
Kalkandidon Tower
(Kalkantidon Tower)
Attributes
Altitude (in meters) | : | 75 |
Time Reference | : | 1780 |
Chronological Period | : | War of Independence |
Access | : | Road |
Accessible | : | Normally |
Cost Category | : | Free |
Cost from | : | 0 Euro |
Duration of Visit | : | 5 minutes |
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