Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust

Kalavryta, Greece

The Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust is a museum in Kalavryta, Greece dedicated to the history of the Massacre of Kalavryta in 1943. The museum contains artifacts of the German occupation of the town and documents the massacre.

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Founded: 1986
Category: Museums in Greece

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www.dmko.gr

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4.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Aristodemos Pnevmatikakis (11 months ago)
Read the history, then visit. Your stomach will be in a knot, but it is worth it.
Λαλαιτης Ευαγγελος (13 months ago)
4 euros entry worth to main such a museum!!! Loved the videos and the whole presentation!
Mary Kikikis (2 years ago)
Excellent museum that tells the terrible story of the 13 December 1943 atrocities against the people of Kalavrita. The building was the town’s school, where the population was gathered, and then separated forever. The displays and videos are extremely moving.
Sara Nena (3 years ago)
It is a small museum of 4 rooms, but I think it is essential to understand well the history of kalavrita, there are some videos with some witnesses of the German olocaust. It doesn't have cruel images, but I won't suggest it for children. I suggest to visit it immediately when you get off the train.
Christina S (4 years ago)
Amazing museum that gives you a full sight of the chronicle of the slaughter of people that stayed in Kalavryta by the nazis during the second world was! Really emotional was the fact that there are several monitors with videos with testimonies from survivors! It was very touching! Definetely recommended if you find yourself in Kalavryta!
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