Chestnut Festival Kastania2

Easing into Autumn

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November 4th 2017
Easing into Autumn Kastana in Kastania The chestnut festival is in full swing when we arrive at 1pm .....parking away from the village we walk up the hill to this beautiful , ancient settlement full of wonderful byzantine churches and usually quiet alleyways with shuttered houses. The path into the main square has tables laden with local crafts and natural products sold by local people ... read more

Europe » Greece » Pelopennese

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more