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Agia Kyriaki

A church connected with the village’s July celebrations.

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Suggested seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

History & cultureCHIOS · A PLACE TO DISCOVER

Discover Chios names Agia Kyriaki among Kalamoti’s churches and records its feast on 7 July. This is a calendar reference, not a confirmed programme of services or events for your visit.

GOOD TO KNOW

Confirm the location and visiting arrangements locally. If visiting around the feast, ask about this year’s services before planning your day.

YOUR VISIT, IN DETAIL

Agia Kyriaki

Suggested pause10–20 minutesTime on site, excluding travel

Two things to notice

  1. Pause outside and notice where the church meets the surrounding lanes. Leave room for worshippers and, if invited into a conversation, ask how neighbours remember the summer feast.

  2. Choose one detail to remember and compare it with the next church you visit. Ask before photographing an interior.

Is this on a mapped Kalamoti walking loop?

Yes. Open the five-church village circuit below with this stop selected. The route begins and finishes at Platsa.

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Five churches · the village circuit≈ 970 m · Stop 5
Source: Discover Chios · Kalamoti · Reviewed 3 November 2026. Confirm opening hours and access with the venue.

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A stone alley with an arch and flower pots in Kalamoti village, Chios
A stone alley with an arch and flower pots in Kalamoti village, Chios Ailinaleixo · CC BY-SA 3.0
A THREAD IN KALAMOTI’S STORY

An island journey, a village perspective

Use this stop to broaden your picture of Chios, then return to Kalamoti’s own architectural story. Allow travel time and opening hours to shape the day; distant sights deserve an unhurried visit.

The historical connection

The 1881 earthquake and subsequent rebuilding changed Kalamoti. Chios’s official guide identifies later influences from Chios Town and Kampos in doors and windows. Look at the village as a succession of building periods: the medieval layout survives alongside later choices, repairs and additions.

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KALAMOTI · READING ROOM

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