Kalamata, October 2026: Under the shade of the “Mother Olive Tree of Kalamata,” an ancient olive tree estimated to be more than 1,600 years old, the day felt like a celebration! An age-old ritual of coexistence with nature, an act of togetherness, memory, and continuity across generations. The laughter of...
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Europa Nostra awards Maestro Plácido Domingo its highest honour for championing Europe’s cultural heritage
Europa Nostra – the leading European heritage civil society organisation – granted its Medal of Honour to Plácido Domingo, world-renowned opera singer and conductor, who presided over Europa Nostra for a decade (2010-2020). This recognition honours both his exceptional service at the helm of the organisation and his immense dedication...
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The “Routes of the Olive Tree” at the Heart of a European Meeting on Cultural Heritage and New Narratives of Place
(Kalamata, Greece 26–27 August 2026) From the roots of tradition to new narratives for the future, the “Routes of the Olive Tree” continue to build cultural bridges across the Mediterranean and Europe. The Cultural Foundation “Routes of the Olive Tree” welcomed to Kalamata a group of 11 graduates of the...
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Nikos Kalogeropoulos has passed away – Founding member of ‘Routes of the Olive Tree’
The ‘’Routes of the Olive tree’’ has lost a man who was an integral part of its history. It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to Nikos Kalogeropoulos, a great actor, director, screenwriter, poet, songwriter and master of the baglama, a founding member of our organisation and a...
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The cats of the Routes of the Olive Tree!
The Garden of the Routes of the olive tree is our home!
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Cultural Foundation OTRoutes “Routes of the Olive Tree”
237 Navarinou Av. – Ntanti Str, 24130 Kalamata
Tel: +302721095620
Fax: +302721110350
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