Ano Poli & Kato Poli
Kyparissia is divided into the old Ano Poli (Upper city) and the Nea Poli (New city) or Kato Poli.
In 1979, the old town was declared a historic settlement by the Ministry of Culture, while in 1998, it was designated an archaeological site due to its Medieval castle. The Kyparissia Folklore Museum, housed in the restored building of the “Prefect’s Headquarters”, is a few metres from the castle. In Ano Poli (Upper Town), visitors can also see various historical monuments, such as the Ottoman Fountains, the Public Ottoman Bath (Hamam) and the picturesque, cobbled streets. To the east of the castle, the ruins of a mosque stand out.
The International Festival of Tradition, “Kyparissia Sunshine International Folklore Festival”, which started for the first time in 2004, is held in Kyparissia every year. The Festival is a creation of the Cultural Association of Kyparissia. It lasts five days and aims to improve knowledge about peoples’ culture and history.
Source : https://messinia.mobi/en/article/poleis-kai-xoria-tis-messinias/kuparissia/68
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