Poulithra is a coastal settlement in Southern Kynouria with deep historical roots dating back to antiquity. Its name is believed to derive from a corruption of the ancient name Polichne—Poulichra in the Tsakonian dialect. The area corresponds to a significant ancient settlement, near which the old harbor was located, north of Viglia Hill, where ancient ruins still stand. In medieval times, a watchtower was built on the summit of Vigla, a feature that attests to the site’s strategic importance. The history of ancient Polichna is closely linked to Prasies and follows the successive political changes in Kynouria, from Argos and Sparta to the Achaean League, the Romans, and the Community of the Free Lacedaemonians.
During the Middle Ages and later periods, raids and unrest drove the populations of the coastal zone to migrate to the mountainous regions of Parnonas, where new settlements were established. The original homeland of the current residents of Poulithra is considered to be Kounoupia, while during the Revolution of 1821, Poulithra was referred to, along with other villages, as Kounoupochoria. Its residents actively participated in the Struggle, forming their own military unit and taking part in the campaigns for Monemvasia and Tripolitsa. The village took on its present form around the mid-19th century, when the residents settled permanently on the coast and focused primarily on cultivating olive and carob trees. Thus, Poulithra is a place where antiquity, medieval heritage, and modern history converge in a single landscape.
Alexandra Tiligadi designed the seal for the community of Poulithra
Alexandra Tiligadi
Architect | Artist | Placemaker
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Alexandra is a creator who moves between the arts of writing, visual arts, and architectural expression. With an academic background in architecture, construction project management, social marketing, and cultural organization management, she transforms knowledge into lived experiences and shapes architectural experiences with a poetic dimension.
Her work spans Greece, Austria, and Germany, bringing to life projects that harmonize social, cultural, and artistic elements. In 2018, she founded “Astika Koina,” promoting participatory processes in the design of public spaces. In 2022, she created “11 Modern Muses,” a Greek art studio that brings together art, poetry, and architecture. There, her creative world is expressed through collections of art, wellness, and aesthetics.
My artistic practice combines architectural precision with poetic storytelling and aesthetic detail, creating works that enliven the senses and touch the soul. Greek light. The sea. The wrinkles of the earth. My designs often incorporate minimalist forms with an emphasis on lines, earth tones, and the radiance of Greek light, while poetry breathes through every creation, lending it depth and a personal dimension.
In my practice, one art form dialogues with and complements another: poems are transformed into visual language, architecture and visual art are inspired by verbal imagery, and each work serves as a bridge between the visible and the emotional. As part of “11 Modern Muses,” I create experiences where art, poetry, and architecture interact, inviting you to experience everyday life with sensitivity.
