Petreas Castle - Feel the historical atmosphere

Petrea Castle belongs to the castle's complex Troupaki-Mourtzinou of Upper Kardamili in Messinian Mani. Built in the early 18th century, recently restored on plans by Greek Ministry of Culture, preserving with respect its historic and architectural character. It has three floors with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen. Unique view to Messinian bay and mountain Taygetos. The property offers air-conditioning system with heating pumps for heat and cold. The space Upper Kardamili is the place hosts one of the most spectacular fortification complexes of Mani, being the home of the Troupaki-Mourtzinos family, prominent family giving high ranking officers of the revolutionary army in 1821. Originator of the family was Michael Palaiologos, who lived in the area at the end of the 17th century and his descendant was the chieftain Panagiotis Troupakis - Mourtzinos, a member of the Filiki Etaireia and one of the most important fighters of Greek independence. This was the place where Theodoros Kolokotronis hosted the preparation of the Greek Revolution where, with the help of Mourtzinos and his Maniates warriors, liberated city of Kalamata on 23rd March and gave the first victorious battle at Karytaina. The stone built settlement is located in Upper Kardamili and incorporates the tower houses of the families Troupaki-Mourtzinou, Petrea, Bahleba and Boukouvala. Inside the complex is the family church of Agios Spyridonas, with the impressive bell tower and the family's graves. The castle is the oldest building in the complex and it was a residence, a barracks storehouse and watching post. In nowadays , after an exemplary renovation under the guidance of the Greek Ministry of Culture in order to preserve all its historical and architectural features, the castle is a real landmark for the region. With its stone and wooden stairs, as well as precious family heirlooms to decorate its premises, it offers the visitor a special travel experience, as well as an insider look at Greek history. The unobstructed view of the Messinian bay and mountain Taygetos, where one can see on the highest peak a carved pyramid, is another feature of the tower. Walkers can explore the area through a network of trails and discover the gorge of Viros, while in a short distance there are beautiful beaches with sand or pebbles, accessible by car. The center of Kardamili is 500 meters away and the visitor can find every kind of shop for its daily needs such as supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, car rental offices etc. The distance from Kalamata is 37 km and from Athens 238 km. The house is fully equipped for guests' stay, has air conditioning system with heating pumps for heat and cold, plasma TV and wi-fi. All bedrooms have extra ceiling fans Pyrgos Petrea is part of one of the most iconic fortification complexes of Mani, which was the place of residence of the Troupakis-Mourtzinos family, from which the last captains (lords) of Mani come. The birthdad of the family is Michael Palaiologos, who inhabited the area in the late 17th century and his descendant the chieftain Panagiotis Troupakis - Mourtzinos, a member of the Filiki Eteria and one of the most important fighters of Greek independence. Here Theodoros Kolokotronis was hosted in preparing the Greek revolution where with the help of Mourtzinos and his maniac warriors, he released Kalamata on 23 March and gave the first victorious battle of the Struggle in Karytaina. The stone-built settlement is located in Pano Kardamili and incorporates the tower houses of the families Troupakis-Mourtzinos, Petrea, Bahleba and Boukouvala. Inside the complex is the family church of Agios Spyridon, with the impressive bell tower and the tombs of Mourtzines. The tower, also known as the Petrea shift, which is the oldest building of the complex, was a residence, a waterfall and an outpost. Today, after an exemplary renovation made with the guidance of the Ministry of Culture aiming to preserve all its historical and architectural elements, the tower is a real landmark for the area. With stone and wooden stairs running through it, but also valuable family heirlooms to adorn its spaces, it offers the guest a special travel experience, but also a glimpse of Greek history. The panoramic views of the Messinian Gulf and Taygetos, where one can see on its highest peak a carved pyramid, is another feature of the tower. Walkers can explore the area through a network of trails and discover the gorge of Viros, while in a short distance there are beautiful beaches with sand or pebbles. The center of Kardamili is 500 meters away and there the visitor can find all kinds of shop for their daily needs such as supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, car rental agencies etc. The distance from Kalamata is 37 km and from Athens 238 km. The house is fully equipped for guest stay, has heat pumps for heat and cold, plasma TV and wi-fi. The bedrooms have an extra ceiling fan. Registration Details 00000299369