Services for Citizens
Citizens may contact the Ephorate of Antiquities of Messinia for the following:
A. Applications:
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Application for publication in an electronic edition
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Application for the temporary concession of a monument
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Application form for the issuance of a filming permit
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Application form for the issuance of a photography permit
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Application form for the use of archaeological images online
B. Legislation – Case Law:
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Procedures for the temporary concession of monuments for events
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Fees for photography, filming, the use of audiovisual works and images, and fees for events in archaeological sites
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Law 4858/2021 – Protection of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage
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Presidential Decree 4/2018 – Organization of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports
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Presidential Decree 32/2022 – Amendment of Presidential Decree 4/2018 (Organization of the Ministry of Culture and Sports)
Opening Hours of Museums, Monuments, and Archaeological Sites
Summer schedule (April 1 – October 31, 2024)
| Site / Museum | Opening Hours |
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| Archaeological Site & Museum of Ancient Messene | 08:00–20:00 |
| Archaeological Museum of Messinia, Kalamata | Tuesday: 12:30–20:00, Other days: 08:00–20:00 |
| Archaeological Museum of Chora, Trifylia | Closed (restoration works) |
| Archaeological Site of Peristeria | 08:30–15:30 |
| Archaeological Site of Karpofora (Nichoria) | 08:30–15:30 |
| Archaeological Museum of Pylos | 08:00–20:00 |
| Palace of Nestor | 08:00–20:00 |
| Kalamata Castle | 08:00–20:00 |
| Methoni Castle | 08:00–20:00 |
| Pylos Castle | 08:00–20:00 |
| Kyparissia Castle | 08:30–15:30 |
| Akovitika Archaeological Site | By appointment with the Ephorate |
| Fortified Complex of the Troupakis–Mourtzinis Family, Old Kardamyli | 08:00–20:00 |
| Tholos Tomb of Antheia | By appointment with the Ephorate |
| Tholos Tomb of Malthi | By appointment with the Ephorate |
| Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior, Christianoi (Trifylia) | 08:30–15:30 |
| Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior (Andromonastiro), Petralona | Mon–Fri: 07:00–15:00 (Closed on Tuesdays) |
Seasonal adjustments (from September 1, 2024):
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September 1–15 → 08:00–19:30
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September 16–30 → 08:00–19:00
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October 1–15 → 08:00–18:30
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October 16–31 → 08:00–18:00