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 Cultural Project Management programme of …

“Kalamata walks the paths of its industrial heritage: Impressive public turnout for the new cultural trail initiative”

With particularly high attendance and keen interest, the evening event titled “Walking Through the Industrial Cultural Heritage of My Hometown” took place on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Kalamata. The event, co-organized by the Foundation “Routes of the Olive tree” and the Kalamata Center for Environmental Education and Sustainability, drew a large crowd of citizens, …

Exploring the Industrial Cultural Heritage of my hometown

The Cultural Foundation “ Routes of the Olive Tree” and the Center for Environment & Sustainability – KEPEA of Kalamata are organizing an evening event dedicated to the creation of a cultural route highlighting the industrial heritage of pre-earthquake Kalamata (Monday, March 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Hotel REX, Kalamata). The event will present the …

The 11th Annual Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe was successfully completed in Chania (Crete, Greece)

After 3 days of presentations, round tables and B2B discussions, the 11th Annual Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe held in Chania, Crete, 5-7 October 2022 was a great success. The Forum, which was held under the patronage of the Presidency of the Hellenic Republic, was attended by 430 participants from …