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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lefteris Pitarakis and Theodora Tongas

Olives, opera and a climate-neutral goal: How a mural in Greece won ‘Best in the World’

Greece Street Art - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Long known for its olives and seaside charm, the southern Greek city of Kalamata has found itself in the spotlight thanks to a towering mural that reimagines legendary soprano Maria Callas as an allegory for the city itself.

The massive artwork on the side of a prominent building in the city center has been named 2025’s “Best Mural of the World” by Street Art Cities, a global platform celebrating street art.

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