Romiri Messinia

An abandoned mountain village of the Peloponnese comes back to life

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Strategy

The design framework for the revival of the settlement

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Architecture

Implemented and ongoing restoration projects

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A village frozen in time…

In the 1846 census, Romiri was the second largest settlement in the Municipality of Voufrados, while by 1897 its population exceeded 500 inhabitants. Since then, the village followed a gradual decline, a fate shared by many rural settlements of the Peloponnese…

The history of the settlement

A village frozen in time…

In the 1846 census, Romiri was the second largest settlement in the Municipality of Voufrados, while by 1897 its population exceeded 500 inhabitants. Since then, the village followed a gradual decline, a fate shared by many rural settlements of the Peloponnese…

The history of the settlement

Discover the Architecture of Romiri

The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) documents the cultural heritage of the village through four key buildings.

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Architectural Interventions

Redesigning the public spaces of the settlement.

The Square

The masterplan for the village’s revival

The Old School

The new café and meeting place of the village

The New School

The future guesthouse

Join Our Upcoming Events

We look forward to welcoming you to the upcoming activities and events dedicated to Romiri, Messinia. Together, we can preserve our cultural heritage and reconnect with our homeland.

November 9, 2024
Exhibition Dedicated to Romiri – with the Participation of NTUA
November 9, 2024
Conference “Revival of Historic Settlements – The Case of Romiri”
November 10, 2024
Walk through the Settlement of Romiri