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Kato Panagia
A quiet church stop within the village, best approached as part of a walk through the lanes.
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Pano Panagia · Dormition
Find the distinction between Kalamoti’s two Panagia churches.
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The village archive identifies Pano Panagia with the Dormition and includes it among the former parish churches. Kato Panagia is a different church, dedicated to the Presentation of the Virgin.
GOOD TO KNOW
Use the full name when asking for directions. Do not substitute the verified Kato Panagia walking-stop pin for this church.
YOUR VISIT, IN DETAIL
Pano Panagia · Dormition
Suggested pause10–20 minutesTime on site, excluding travel
Two things to notice
Compare the names before comparing the buildings. Keep a note of each dedication and look at the place each church occupies among its neighbouring houses.
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.
Walk here with the guide
Open a route with this stop selected on the numbered map.
Source: Kalamoti village archive · Reviewed 3 November 2026. Confirm opening hours and access with the venue.
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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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