Kastania, Laconia

Kastania is a town in Mesa Mani, in Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit Smynos. In 1770, after the Orlov Revolt failed, the Ottomans wanted to punish the Maniots for their support of it. They attacked the two Maniot pyrgoi which belonged to the Venetsanakis clan. With them was the father of the hero of the Greek War of Independence, Theodoros Kolokotronis, Kostantinos Kolokotronis and his wife who was pregnant with his son. The Ottoman commander Hussan Bey, laid siege to the pyrgoi. After holding out for three days the defenders burst out of the pyrgoi's doors and charged the Turks. Only a few cut through the Turkish lines. Amongst them was Kolokotronis' wife dressed as a man. Now Kastania is a peaceful town.

Coordinates: 36°50′31″N 22°24′00″E / 36.842°N 22.400°E / 36.842; 22.400

Subdivisions of the municipality of East Mani

Municipal unit of East Mani	Drymos Exo Nymfi Kokkala Kotronas Lagia Pyrrichos

Municipal unit of Gytheio	Agios Vasileios Aigies Chosiari Drosopigi Gytheio Kalyvia Karvelas Karyoupoli Konakia Krini Lygereas Marathea Myrsini Neochori Platanos Sidirokastro Skamnaki Skoutari

Municipal unit of Oitylo	Alika Ano Boularioi Areopoli Dryalos Germa Gerolimenas Karea Kelefa Koita Kounos Kryoneri Mina Neo Oitylo Oitylo Pyrgos Dirou Tsikkalia Vachos Vatheia

Municipal unit of Smynos	Agios Nikolaos Archontiko Kastania Kokkina Louria Melissa Melitini Palaiovrysi Petrina Prosili Selegoudi

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