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Kalavryta Holocaust Museum, Holocaust memorial museum in Kalavryta, Greece.

The Kalavryta Holocaust Museum occupies the former primary school building where German forces gathered local women and children during World War II.

During Operation Kalavryta in December 1943, German occupation forces executed 696 male residents and destroyed the town in a mass retaliation action.

The museum exhibits photographs, documents, and personal items from Greek and German archives that detail the events of the Kalavryta massacre.

The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages.

The collection includes stamps and engravings created by artists immediately following the 1943 tragedy, depicting the emotional impact of the events.

Location: Municipal Unit of Kalavryta

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-16:00

GPS coordinates: 38.03296,22.11049

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15

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