Exhibits

Curated exhibits exploring the crafts, traditions, and stories of Western Mani.

Flagship Exhibit

Barrel Makers of Taygetos

Discover the traditional craft of barrel making in the forests of Mount Taygetos. This comprehensive exhibit explores the tools, techniques, and daily lives of the coopers who lived and worked in mountain huts, creating barrels essential to the region's economy.

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Kitriniari Tower

The Kitriniari Tower stands as a sentinel of Mani's pre-revolutionary past, perched at 700 meters on the western slopes of Mount Taygetos. This 18th-century fortified residence exemplifies the defensive architecture that defined life in the Mani Peninsula during Ottoman times.

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Traditional Crafts of Mani

Stone masonry, weaving, and other traditional crafts that shaped daily life in the villages.

Oral Histories Collection

Audio recordings and transcripts of interviews with elders sharing memories of life in Mani.