You can really tell that this guy loves every single stone in that castle... as he should. What a fantastic place for a child to grow up! I can just imagine what fairytales they play out on a regular basis.

@LordHugorion

5 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought... heavenly it must be to watch them grow in a place like this :O

@AscentofTrollbane

5 жыл бұрын

Its a hotel, dumbass.

@iulianispas8634

5 жыл бұрын

Come all the children have very dirty hair playing with goat faeces full of parasites and worms, they will get sick if can't have proper personal hygiene Also the landscape is dangerous full of stones and cliffs they can fall off

@Baka_Oppai

5 жыл бұрын

I think they'd rather have friends than a pile of rocks

@MCA391

5 жыл бұрын

@@iulianispas8634 lol..so the stones and cliffs have been there for thousands of years..u think now they gonna fall in the time of a life span? and tbf i'd prefer spending time outdoors in nature than being locked shitty 4 falls. If thats what you are striving for?

These restoration based houses are my new favorites on this channel!!

@valorguzman5797

5 жыл бұрын

I just love these unusual hidden gem places u find an most of all how you share with the world....may God be with all your journeys an safe travels...🤗

@Gumardee_coins_and_banknotes

5 жыл бұрын

Yer, they are awesome.

@seekingsincerity

5 жыл бұрын

Who wants to travel the world and find ancient crumbling villages to restore with me? Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal are all in a recession so I imagine there are many landowners ready to let go of their hidden gems for much needed hard cash.

@sethmurphy7656

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely concur. The stone renovations are with fantastic.

@i.sirius6204

5 жыл бұрын

Me too, totally, I love these segments! Purely fascinating and beautifully produced.

What he said at the end about Sitting on a stone and touching the stone and getting the feeling is so true. First time I left the states as a young man and went to Rome, I was sitting on an ancient broken column in the Roman Forum and it blew me away. That piece of column was much older than my own country and the history of the place where the column was, made me appreciate my surroundings and where I was at that moment in time 100x more.

@gododoof

4 жыл бұрын

Had the same feeling walking on the marble road at Ephesus.

@gamemakingnegro1398

4 жыл бұрын

It's all in your mind bro, Shaolin has been here since the beginning!

@The1Music2MyEars

4 жыл бұрын

I think we are empaths because that ability to touch and feel your environment and just imagine emotionally and physically what time was like back then, makes for a nice mid-day time travel vacation :)

@Lewis_Standing

4 жыл бұрын

Cough indigenous people of America cough

@toataua1499

3 жыл бұрын

Many people fail to appreciate things like that.

We've passed this property many times by car, and we always comment how well renovated it is. Great job! It's our dream to retire there!

@peslacbill

5 жыл бұрын

Lily Goodwin It will be very awkward to retire there, with his family still living in it! :p

@seaglass7375

5 жыл бұрын

@@peslacbill haha 😆 I mean to retire in Mani.

@kutti64

4 жыл бұрын

Where is this Location, possible to See in Google earth?

@akisgeo

4 жыл бұрын

@@kutti64 36°26'13.5"N 22°27'56.8"E

I travelled the Mani in '92 and I saw that exact ruin. Beautiful how you rebuild it.

@MrIrish1

5 жыл бұрын

Lies

@Ugh-Fudge_Bwana

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrIrish1 This tower has been around for hundreds of years and it's alongside a public road. It's entirely possible for some internet random to have passed by it by chance. Why would someone lie about that?

@barkli2978

5 жыл бұрын

@@82pythons85 these aren't mutually exclusive

@Neophema

5 жыл бұрын

Steven C Idiot.

@angelomani524

4 жыл бұрын

You visited the what?

Europe, particularly the Mediterranean region is unbeatable when it comes to environments, architecture, history, beauty and way of life.

@anarkitype4017

5 жыл бұрын

@earaza He clearly hasn't spent time on the West and South Coasts. It is pretty much exactly like Greece/Cyprus. Xenophobia is ever strong.

@johnsumampau3145

5 жыл бұрын

Noah James Wescombe of course i have been.. you can see the place deteriorating since its been islamized 1000 yr ago.. and how can i bee xenophobe if i myself is asian

@hansheinrich958

5 жыл бұрын

chamade166 It‘s the whole Mediterranean area, not only in Europe. Visit Turkey, Egypt, Jordan or Morroco. The culture in the Mediterranean is really impressive

@georgekoul

5 жыл бұрын

@@hansheinrich958 Turkey's monument sites and cultural antiquites are mainly greek/roman

@luceinbattaglia9425

5 жыл бұрын

Grazie from Sicily❤️🙏

I’ve stayed at the tower, in June this year. What a special special place. Kostas is the most incredible host, and so passionate about what he has created, and making sure his guests have the time of their lives. Being selfish you want it kept a secret

I’ve been to Greece a couple of times, and it’s one of the most beautiful countries I’ve been to. Surprising that the best pizza I’ve ever tried was there too. 🙃😆

@antonisvenianakis1047

3 жыл бұрын

we are near the source of pizza so it is not so surprising hahaha

@georgekoul

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's true our Pizzas are great. Propably because the south Italians that invented the Pizza are our first cousins in blood

The appreciation and reverence in Kostas voice brought to life this historical treasure. He wasn't just the owner, architect, builder -- he was the ultimate tour guide, the best one could ever hope to listen to. Fantastic photography and editing, as usual. It is so fun to watch your kids just being kids but also in their own way understanding how magical and special this is. We have been watching them grow up so gracefully. They are such good kids. They add SO MUCH to your videos. It puts things in perspective. It is fun. Kirsten, you have the best job on earth! It is so special to me that you get to do it as a family. You, personally, in your quest, have added richness to the quality of my life -- and I have learned so much too. Thank you!!!!!!!

“Back in 1994 . . . “ Oh my gosh, 1994 seems like yesterday. It boggles my mind how 25(ish) years can go by in a snap. He’s living my dream, BTW. I was absolutely in love within the first 2 seconds. 😍😍

@chaimschechter3

5 жыл бұрын

mena94x3 : you just made me think 🤔 is it “really” 25 years since 1994? Wow 😮 😯. It is, 😲!

@icm3523

4 жыл бұрын

As a brazilian, I hate this particular year... Obvious reasons.

@Cabral_del_Norte

4 жыл бұрын

1994, I was 4 years old lol

@LandersWorkshop

4 жыл бұрын

@@icm3523 i hear your cry brother.

So glad people are taking an interest in saving these ruins. He’s done a fantastic job incorporating the modern with the ancient. 👍 Well done.

You can feel this man's love for the tower's history and the care that went into the restoration of this beautiful structure. Who wouldn't want to live there for a lifetime?

Being Greek I am so proud to see that many of our people still respect our traditions, architecture, and are so proud to share it with the world. I am retiring to Greece in a couple of years and for sure I will take my family to stay there for a few days if nothing else to meet this gentleman and his wife.

We speaks with such devotion for his craft. I was invested from his first sentences

@1212Artemis

5 жыл бұрын

@Precious Erving Lol, why?

Absolutely stunning, beautiful Greece. Such a passionate, clever man to restore this amazing historic Greek Tower. Mani is stunning.

Having lived in the Mani for 3 years, with plans to go back as soon as all this craziness is over, I can confirm it's a magical part of the world. I have driven past his house many times and wondered who lived there, so I'm so thrilled to 'see inside'. Thank you.

Greece is my favorite place to visit. The people are so much more friendly than most in the world!

@user-vn3fc7iv6s

5 жыл бұрын

It is our obligation to show hospitality to those who want to meet our culture

@kgerakopoulos

5 жыл бұрын

Yes we are, you are welcome any time and thank you for the kindest words

@gamercatsz5441

5 жыл бұрын

In the rest of Europe people work and pay taxes, in Greece however.... Just kidding ofc, but Greeks must admit their government aswel as an unusual large part of the population, was/is corrupt or anti social.

@somerandom7672

5 жыл бұрын

@@gamercatsz5441 'Greeks must admit their government is corrupt' made me laugh. I have a Greek friend who's always telling me how corrupt their government is. I imagine that many would have the same attitude. He was almost bragging, in fact - 'The nation is so old and experienced that the corruption is more advanced than in most countries/governments'.

@nick63837

5 жыл бұрын

@Green Giant Friendly my ass.I live here for the time being These people think the sun shines through their ass

His passion for this property is palpable. I love it. Incredible work and attention to history.

Beautiful and very tasty job Kostas. Congratulations from Istanbul, Turkey. I have been restoring old Greek houses near Izmir (Smyrna) for the past 15 years as a hobby. Each house has its own spirit and the simplicity of vernacular architecture needs to be respected. I have also found out that modern touches such as use of steel and aluminum furniture and accessories add a lot of positives to the existing buildings.

Always love Greece 2016 Christmas I went Chania/Crete, Greece four months then went to Plomari/Lesbos, Greece unforgettable 💖 looking for forward to going again lots of love to Greece from Australia 💝

Greece is gorgeous. It's a perfect combination of breathtaking landscapes of every kind, history, culture, people and divine food. It always makes me truly happy when Im there.

@1971legend

5 жыл бұрын

Are you greek?

@Ptolemy336VV

5 жыл бұрын

@@1971legend No, but I'm a bit admirer of Greece let's say. It's a country that I fell in love with.

@VV-wi6ir

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome my friend, we wait you again..many many Greetings from Athens

Seeing that old photo, was profound. My family has Greek blood & to see the homeland of the Spartans… very gratefull you could share this. Bless your heart!

I have been one of the very few lucky people, in this World, together with my dearest wife, to have spent our Honeymoon weekend in early May last spring 2019, in this his one of a kind Tower Xenonas in Mani, the "Tainaron Blue". We were also very lucky to personally have met and come to know Kostas the restorer and creator, of this dreamTower. Words cannot describe our experience. The video does help you get an idea , yet only the live experience will ever give you the true feeling of it's beauty and the magnitude of this one of a kind Project! Again Bravo to both of you, Kostas and your most talented fiance. Looking forward to our next visit and escape!

I am in absolute fascination with this place in Greece! I would love to visit. It seems like it is such a tranquil and idyllic place, PEACEFUL!!!

@paulmayson3129

3 жыл бұрын

Well, this is also the insane place where indomitable Spartan Roman Greeks fougth against the Ottoman Turks four centuries, as a Republic, until they united with Greece.

@jmatt4life

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulmayson3129 Indeed!!! That was then, this is now!

"We didn't choke the patina of time out of the building" Beautifully said.

@marcosv.ribeiro1073

4 жыл бұрын

But doing so create a false historic. I couldn't recognize what's the old and what's new just by looking to it , in the end he tells that they intend to do diferently on the new project, making recognizable the new additions witch is the correct way to aproach such restorations

@henkdevries251

4 жыл бұрын

He also said that the building was suffering from the Earthquakes. How much more can you feel involved with your house.

Your kids are getting the best education in the world traveling to all these places!

@aa-vk6hd

5 жыл бұрын

You called this education?

@theguy3571

5 жыл бұрын

@@aa-vk6hd Everywhere they travel they get a history lesson of that specific area how is that not education?

@Ballskinicus

5 жыл бұрын

@@theguy3571 Selin likes government sponsored education, apparently.

@younjepark6485

5 жыл бұрын

are you rich?

@mtgentry

5 жыл бұрын

selin tombas co does education to you only happen in a classroom?

imagine wake up in the morning and drink your coffee to this beautiful view...

@tatsianapalchekh5326

4 жыл бұрын

but firs to make it you need to crawl and bend for an hour )))

@slaiyfershin

3 жыл бұрын

I dont romanticise this lifestyle at all. Getting daily necessities would be a huge bitch. Probably takes half a day or a whole day just to get to civilisation.

Have visited the Mani every year for the last ten years, staying in the village of Stoupa enjoying the coastal walk to Agios Nicolaos , swimming in the crystal clear water, savouring an Ice Cold Fix and seeing Aris at Vesuvius Taverna. Absolute heaven on Earth. Not forgetting the village of Kardamyli. Treat yourself to a well deserved holiday. You won’t regret it

@danielmconnolly7

3 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing~

Your family was meant to be their since 1994. GREAT JOB. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DETAIL AND RESPECT OF HISTORY.

Kudos to Mr. Zouvelos for also shedding some light to the literally insanely complicated - to put it mildly - relationships between the people of Mani, not only to their view of the foreigners. Also, his restoration of the castle-house needs to be taught in architecture schools, it is an exemplary one. And the infinity pool is nothing but jaw-dropping, with that opposing view.

Love the Byzantine flag at the top . I hope you Greeks don't mind us Serbs based our symbols on Palaiologos and Byzantine symbols :D

@MrNixtt

4 жыл бұрын

Greeks love Serbs. They have respect and philotimo

@golkas9971

3 жыл бұрын

Not only we don't mind but we love you more for that. Zivela Srbija!

@ddr1071

3 жыл бұрын

Ognjen Kasalica halo covece oni su to maznuli od nas

@user-zm8nb8pk4n

3 жыл бұрын

We don't mind at all. But what we do mind is when some Serbs in the comment section are writing that this Flag is a Serbian Flag.

@user-zm8nb8pk4n

3 жыл бұрын

@Marko Jokanovic Well i don't get "asshurt" but i whould be a little bit disappointing when you Serbs, our only friends in the Balkans, start now to do the same think that our shitty neighbour Countrys do (You know what im talking about). The doublehead eagle is the Symbol of the eastern Roman Empire. The Serbs and also the Bulgarians were in some points part of the Eastern Roman Empire, in some points enemys of the eastern Roman empire, but they were never the eastern Roman Empire. This was the Flag of the Greek people in medieval age, from the time were we Greeks called ourselfs Romans. I don't need to do a special research for this, because i know my history very well. Greetings from Greece

So nice of you to share this amazing place. Kostas is like a living encyclopedia. I too am part Greek. Cheers from USA.

This almost made me cry!!! this was just so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing, l hope his next project is just as magical!!

@lambbosbread123

5 жыл бұрын

god you're lame

It is wonderful to learn that old is honored and welcome. We have so much to learn from earlier times. Beautiful video!

@ligametis

5 жыл бұрын

Sadly it is honoured not often enough. Most of the time it is demolished or left to deteriorate and rot till nothing or only ruins is left.

The changes in the world that region has seen, is hard to fathom. The golden age of Greece & Egypt, the Carthaginians, the rise of Rome. Ancient armies, triremes sailing the Med, truly amazing.

I love, love, love it. I am so impressed with how he seemed to have the older outside section and the new addition so seamlessly flow together, like it had never fallen in the first place. The interiors are super cool, but those outdoor patio areas are to die for.

Turning Madness into genius. The views with rustic ambiance are to die for. Great video.

Loved this from beginning to end, the history, the storytelling and the building itself... some of the best content on You Tube for sure.

You already wake up in heaven every morning, that's all I'm going say about that...

My family is coming from a village near there..There are a lot, hundreds, even thousands of old abandoned towers and houses like this one, all over Mane.. I hope one day more people like you Kostas will renovate them, with Your love and respect for the place, the history and the knowledge, giving them to the next generations as a heritage.. Migrating in the U.S. decades ago, my time to retire earlier is coming, so I can go back and restore my family's 350 yrs old tower house,and live there all year around.... You're an inspiration for the people, and especially Greeks all over the world.. One day I'll come visit you..

Wow, neighbourly feuds were common back then...great job!!

Kirsten, this was my all-time favorite piece. What a beautiful life project!

it is architects like you, Kostas Zouvelos and your fabulous friends who bring the Mani back to life ... thank you ... you and your friends are all a gift

This is the most beautiful familyhome I have ever seen. I love it and I hope it gives them much happiness.

Your weekly videos open up parts of the world that most of us would never know about. I started watching mainly for the sustainable living stories you document. But you bring so much more to us than that today. I likely will never see Greece but now know what I would or could miss. Thanks for sharing your journeys. It has become a Sunday ritual at our home to see what door you will open next. I've worked 163 days straight without a day off over the last few months and you have giving me 23 mini vacations during that time if but 30 minutes in each one.

I really like the juxtaposition of the necessary modern touches on the original ancient structure, without seeming intrusive. Thank the gods architects found this and made this into a usable home.

Χαίρομαι απίστευτα που βλέπω και στην χώρα μου να σώζονται παλιά "διαμάντια". I love our history! Ανυπομονώ για το επομενο project!Μακαρι να μπορουσαμε να τα σώσουμε ολα... ΑΠΛΑ ΜΠΡΑΒΟ ΣΑΣ,ΔΕΝ ΕΧΩ ΛΟΓΙΑ!!!👏👏👏

@shlby69m

Жыл бұрын

do you have many earthquakes? I saw a large crack down sides of one of the bldgs.

I think it's awesome that people like these exist, bringin life to old buildings so the rest of us can enjoy the scenery of them.

The way Kostas talks about the architecture & the history of the home & the place,...ahhh my heart is full. I hope to be like him and u guys ofc!!!(seeing the world & all) when I'm older. What a dream ❤ Thanks 4 the beautiful beautiful video ❤

Mani is such a beautiful place. I ve been visiting Mani for decades since i was a kid and everytime i discover a different side of it. It has a unique climate and many rare plants and flowers mainly on spring. Crystal clear waters and air. Mani was always a free place. Thanks for uploading, have fun!

@MsMesem

5 жыл бұрын

It is amazing but to establish there like this or to live there would cost a fortune, logistics of it all. I think I'd prefer to have a boat tucked in a bay not far away to use for shopping trips. An exposed spot is necessary, once you get away from the open coast the climate is stifling. I wonder where there water supply comes from, do they have a well? Also wondering about waste water treatment, especially in regards to the development of a small hotel.

@3dScience8

5 жыл бұрын

@@MsMesem i don't think that living in mani costs a fortune. If you live away from nearby cities like kalamata, gytheion or monemvasia,you don't need a lot of money-> you need the best partner ever to spend time with (otherwise you might feel lonely). P.s many stone houses have old water deposits (underground).

@MsMesem

5 жыл бұрын

@@3dScience8 Transporting building materials becomes very costly, basically like living on an island. Not much possibility to have a very productive garden next to your home either in such a landscape. Fine place for solar panels and windmill though and fishing is likely reasonable.

@3dScience8

5 жыл бұрын

@@MsMesem yes - plenty of fish in the crystal-clear waters which is delicious. You can plant everything in a garden - the climate is perfect for this (only problem in the past was the availability of water- not now) ---> In the area of Mani from Gytheion to tainaron there are many - many beautiful stone mansions built by rich people. If you renovate an old stone house/tower it will not cost too much because there are many skilled technicians as well as trucks and old style stone-milling/shaping family-factories. Transporting soil/stones is not very expensive. Labour costs much less than in north european countries. LIMENI WILL BECOME SOMETHING LIKE SANTORINI/MYKONOS IN THE NEXT DECADE. Prices of land and properties are rising fast in Limeni.

@MsMesem

5 жыл бұрын

@@3dScience8 I'm aware of what you say, everything is changing there very rapidly. In building or renovating a property anywhere it is difficult not to avoid extra costs and surprises. The rich second home thing is what is offputting, anywhere in a previously rustic setting.

I love the fact that they protected the integrity of the castle and its rich history. They didn't change it, modernize it and worked around what was. Beautiful!

What a wonderful place. I really enjoyed the host, as well. Feels like living 400 years ago with the odd pirate attacks.

You have a beautiful little treasure of a home, keep it well and enjoy. God bless.

This is so inspiring, the mediterranean landscape is really similar to my homeland Baja, Mex. I'm getting many ideas for my new building.

the line "I love this place" is an understatement.

Apart from the tower, I admire you Kostas Zougelos for putting the Byzantine flag on top. Never forget the mighty second Rome

@costa997.2

4 жыл бұрын

DIO BRANDO second Rome? New Rome. Constantinople. Centre of Orthodox Christianity.

@kalaitzideschrestos224

4 жыл бұрын

@@costa997.2 Yeah that's what I was saying I just addressed it wrongly

@micahbonewell5994

4 жыл бұрын

well technically it isn't the second Rome, it is the one and the same Rome, at least that is the way they considered themselves.

@innosanto

3 жыл бұрын

It was New Rome Nova Roma, and then turned into The City. Η Πολις.

Στην αρχή σκέφτηκα ότι κάποιος ξένος θα το ανακαίνισε, όταν κατάλαβα πως είναι Έλληνες καταχάρηκα. Καταπληκτική δουλειά με πολύ μεράκι, η τοποθεσία απαράμιλλη. Να το χαίρεστε το έργο σας και οι πολύ μακρινοί σας απόγονοι να σας ευλογούν!

@user-mh9ot9xw4j

5 жыл бұрын

@Green Giant kia pou vriskete avto ?

@fotiss3960

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-mh9ot9xw4j είναι στην Μάνη κοντά στο Μαρμάρι.

@user-mh9ot9xw4j

5 жыл бұрын

Ksenodoxio einai ?

@fotiss3960

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-mh9ot9xw4j ναι tainaron blue. Άμα το γκουγκλαρεις θα το βρεις.

@alexis15225

5 жыл бұрын

και σκευτομουν να παω για να δω τι παιζει εκει αλλα στο τελος δεν πηγα τωρα που ειδα το βιντεο μετανιωνω

What a Labour of Love.❤ And history too,👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank-you for sharing 🌹🌻🌹

This is how it is done! A renovation that not only saves the building but respects the original character of the structure. Normally I don't like contemporary styles in home renovations for buildings this old, yet for this tower the modern parts never clash or overwhelm the space, it compliments the architecture of the building. Beautifully done! Hope the next project runs smoothly and the family business grows well.

Amazing project, I always said “if you can dream it you can do it “ many people from mani left the area and they have those castles 🏰 and don’t know what to do. With work and love you can do many things. Ωραιο Κ.Νίκο , φοβερή δουλειά. Συγχαρητήρια !!!

are you kidding me...this is it...paradise

@gabrielemariotti5780

4 жыл бұрын

it's called Mediterranean :)

What a stunning view! Love the project and the history behind it!

My grandmother was from mani and I visit the peninsula every year!!One of the most underrated places in greece!!It deserves millions of tourists!!

@MiaKhalifa-ff8ke

4 жыл бұрын

Tourist half the time ruin the area

I love how they kept all the new stonework consistent with the old stonework.beautiful remodel creating a comfortable & pleasurable space.❤

HELLAS!! when you respect every part of your history of your country!!

Fantastic. I absolutely love homes by the water in the South of Spain, Greece and Turkey.

@chm5750

5 жыл бұрын

South of Turkey was taken from the Greeks - Hellenistic Byzantium influence

@mustafayaylal6580

5 жыл бұрын

ch m yes, mostly made by Greek and Armenian architects.

What a gorgeous place to live. Basically everything about this place is incredible. I can’t get enough of that amazing beautiful view.

The landscape - the tower - stark beauty. The reverence for history. A serene and amazing tower and environment. Everything so well done for history and coziness. Beautiful filmwork as always.

These people are benefiting the local history, by rescuing these wonderful old buildings! The tower is beautiful , just right for a family to clamor around in for a week or two. The landscape is glorious! I would have the devil of a time on the ladders because of my mobility issues. But the tower will stand for another 4 hundred years!

Fantastic building, such quality work and respect for tradition and history. Hundred thumbs up for this video if I could.

What a beautiful home, fantastic integration of modern with the original structure, it looks gorgeous and with such incredible views.

The intelligent use of space, the beautiful design, the reverence for the structure itself... This build literally caused my jaw to drop several times during the video. Kostas should be so very proud of this place. It's breathtaking.

@dokanyon

5 жыл бұрын

No, you're breathtaking

@BrutalDongshart

5 жыл бұрын

@@dokanyon YOU'RE breathtaking. You're all breathtaking.

@dokanyon

5 жыл бұрын

@@BrutalDongshart hahaha I didn't believe you would know that :)

@BrutalDongshart

5 жыл бұрын

@@dokanyon Apparently we're both connoisseurs of dystopian future cyberpunk and medieval Mediterranean structure renovation ;D

A dream made real. Wonderful. Please show more like this

Beautiful simply beautiful, I wish I could go one day. Idk how he achieved the complex electric and plumbing work, hiding it without dmaging walls, ceilings and floors.

The most magnificent home I have ever seen, hands down! I'm in love with it...

Kostas Zouvelos you are an amazing man and have made a beautiful home. and your walk-trough was very informative. ....you have given your family a very historic and beautiful place to live.

A truly captivating episode. The host is amazing. Thanks!

Love the history and passion brought into this project! I hope to one day have my own passion project in a home.

Kirsten, thank you for for posting this little piece of wonder showing us how much Zouvelos and Kassiani are connected to their history. It is inspiring to see how much care they take with every detail. To me, it show a great deal of love and respect for they heritage.

This is called “Genius Loci” The spirit of the place!! Thank you for the great video.

Love Love Love Love Love Love LOVE this!!! Thank you Kirsten!!!! Thank you Kostas!!!!

Wow, what an amazing place! The views are stunning, the history of the place is almost palpable even through the screen :-) Thank you for sharing another amazing video!

So playful with these beautiful kids in this magical setting! The Architecture, the views and the old trees make it very special! Love this one Kirsten Dirksen!

I would be on that tower every morning waking people up yelling THIS - IS - SPARTA!!..then kick something off the ledge.

@BaneTrogdor

4 жыл бұрын

Fair enough Samuel L.. i mean Morgan :D

@indiracamotim2858

4 жыл бұрын

Morgan Freeman - why on earth would you kick something off the ledge ?????

@tomtom21194

4 жыл бұрын

@Cr6479 Id pay everything i have to kick mitch mcconnel off a ledge- not even american but that man is a weasel

@Merloc909

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomtom21194 What weasel like thing has he done? Wasn't he the one who came up with the American aid package? Or was it Trump? Either way, i know their democrats blocked it immediately! So i think Cr6479 should be allowed to have a go since he actually has a case.

@luceinbattaglia9425

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂🔝

One wonderful video clip and the beautiful landscape of Greece and specifically the region of Laconia, my father’s land❗️

I really enjoyed this one ,id stay there!🤗. I also enjoy seeing your children along for the journey what a life!😎

Oh my god it looks outstanding at night. The way light glows in little pockets to illuminate certain areas with gaps in-between gets to me so much. It looks so cozy and comfortable. I would get this astonished feeling everytime I stepped outside at night. Know that feeling where you step outside at night and it's just you and the nighttime and for some reason you stop to look around and embrace the night, the moonlight, and the stars? I imagine that'd be a nightly thing

Thank you very much for posting this, Kirsten and Kostas! How beautiful!!! I'm sure this would be a real treat to visit!!!

I've been there! Love your content! Greetings from Greece!

Nothing can compare to Greece! ❤️

@michaelnabuya4460

4 жыл бұрын

Your full of shit !!!

This is the greatest discovery that I did on KZread and it's also some really amazing work. As a young kid, I always loved to hear stories about this region from my dad and to see people working to make the history of these places live on, makes me happy. Continue your good work and I sincerely hope that one day I can see this beautiful work with my own eyes and not just on a screen.

Lovely country and just great work done by these gentlemen. Greetings from Serbia, brothers

Wow...I don't know what to say. The view from this location is just stunning, so beautiful it makes my eyes water. The restoration is done in such a tasteful and amazing way, avoiding over-modernization or other pitfalls people go for in these cases, but incorporating touches like the infinity pool and the beautiful patio. This place is a time machine, one that makes you see what people were seeing centuries ago and freezing it by the simplicity and beauty of the landscape. Κώστα και Κασσιανή ειλικρινά συγχαρητήρια. Μακάρι να μας βγάλει ο δρόμος προς τα μέρη σας κάποια στιγμή. Απίστευτη δουλειά και κόπος, αλλά το αποτέλεσμα δικαιώνει.

What an amazing house you've built, congrats to you for taking on that project. What an accomplishment!

Thank you for restoring this castle home in such a beautiful way. And thanks for sharing it with the world.

Dream house. Period. I appreciate your sharing this (very well edited) video presentation and describing all these things to us. Thank you.

One of your best by far Kirsten. Beautiful scenery and view!!

very sympathetic restoration. I could not live with the narrow ladders etc but fully understand why it is this way. Hats off to you.

@Cthulhu013

5 жыл бұрын

I think the smartest thing to do would have been to cut into the structure and put a winding staircase around the tower. Reinforce the new doorways to protect the integrity and then design the interior with privacy in mind. You get a lot more room that way too. AND how many homes have an exterior path to access different levels? That would be lovely to get a breath of fresh air when you want to go to the kitchen or the living room or however it's setup.

I have so much respect for people who are preserving architectural history. What an interesting and beautiful place; so rugged and intense. Thank you for sharing.

That is just beautiful! I love the history he can share with the guests!! The work it took to make it as it was had to have been painstaking to be so beautiful.