Mural

Areopolis was the homeland of the strong Mani family of the Mavromichalis; according to local tradition, the Revolution in Mani was proclaimed by Petrobeys Mavromichalis on March 17, 1821, in front of the Holy Temple of the Brigadiers, in the presence of all the Mani chiefs.

July 23, 1821. Monemvasia becomes the first fortified castle city of the Peloponnese that falls into the hands of the Greeks.

March 23, 1821. Kalamata is liberated without bloodshed. In the afternoon of the same day, the inhabitants gather outside the church of Agios Apostolos, next to the banks of the river Nedontas, where they watch with excitement the first liturgy performed in their now free city.

Mani has been a center of uninterrupted resistance against the Ottomans since the pre-revolutionary years.

July 23, 1821. Monemvasia becomes the first fortified castle city of the Peloponnese that falls into the hands of the Greeks.