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Found at: … life too, as well as fascinating museums and a medieval castle. There are squares and pedestrian streets where you … base if you want to visit the nearby archaeological sites, castles or holiday resorts. There’s no need to worry about … nearly all the buildings between the old town around the castle and the seafront were built. It has a thriving …

Found at: … describe Monemvasia? Well, firstly, it’s a living Byzantine castle-state on its own island, with history and beautiful … the Venetians and the Turks, but nowadays it’s the castle’s turn to conquer the hearts of everyone who sets … of Odigetrias. In 1540, when the Turks occupied the castle, the Christians were expelled from the Upper City and …

Found at: … a fight by the last Despot, Dimitrios Palaiologos. The castle itself, however, never fell.   HISTORICAL DETAILS The original strong wall and the castle were built on isolated Myzithra hill in 1249 by the … by the Byzantines and Emperor Michael VIII demanded the castles of Mystras, Monemvasia, Mani and Geraki as ransom. …

Found at: … and passion. Discover its beautiful old town, Byzantine castle, bustling port and Mediterranean temperament. Up next … of the Pindos mountain range and embraced by the mighty castle walls that reach down to the Corinthian Gulf. With a … TO PATRAS Depart for the day’s adventure. 11:45 VISIT THE CASTLE OF PATRAS Explore the Castle of Patras, a historic …

Found at: … borders the Ionian Sea and is famous fot its Venetian castle, the so-called “castle of the giants” and its old town. At a mere distance … borders the Ionian Sea and is famous for its Venetian castle, the so-called “castle of the giants”. It dates back …

Found at: … with an excursion to the beautifully restored Byzantine Castle of Andromonastiro, which will take you back to the time of impregnable castles. Highlight Stops Messinia is synonymous with olive … beauty. Continue your journey to the magnificent Byzantine castle of Andromonastiro located in a verdant gorge. Its …

Found at: … with good facilities, embellished by a medieval castle on the hill the settlement was named after. A weekend … of accommodation, catering and entertainment. The medieval castle by the port adds to its beauty. It is built on the … struggle for the liberation of Greece. They settled in the castle, repaired it and built there their three residences. …

Found at: … Kalogria stretches over the neighbouring bay. The Frankish castle of Lefktron lies in close proximity. The coastal … the beaches of the region and read about Kardamyli. The castle of Lefktro It lies east of Stoupa, in the villafe of the same name. The small castle was completed in 1250, when William II Villehardouin …

Found at: … Monemvasia is a trip for any season. You are in a Byzantine castle town full of villas, spread out under the imposing … of place, in the idyllic setting composed by nature, the castle and its mansions. The romantic getaway in Monemvasia is a trip for any season. You are in a Byzantine castle town full of villas, spread out under the imposing …

Found at: … sites, such as the theatre, the ancient agora and the castle of Larisa. Being commercial centre of the area, Argos … construction was completed in the late 4th century BC. The castle of Larisa, one of the oldest and historical castles in the country, built at a strategic location above …

Found at: … Destination Top Attractions Gortynia in Arcadia Castle of Karytaina The castle dates back to the 13th century. In the full moon … feel that you are at the top of the world. In the day, the castle enjoys panoramic views of the amphitheatrically built …

Found at: … history of 2,500 years. It is famous for its Frankish castle, the ecclesiastical monuments of the Byzantine … the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The castle of Geraki,resembling Mystras, attracts every year … churches were built, such as that of Saint George in the castle, that of Theofania, that of the Assumption of Virgin …

Found at: … there was once a bustling medieval city with its walled castle perched on the plateau at the top of the cliffs. This … and Kato Tarsos and in the village we now call Goura.  The castle has a strange nickname, Tokmak Hisar  in Turkish, or Kastro ton Sfyron in Greek, meaning Castle of the Hammers. This name has been passed down …

Found at: … and take you to the Paleochora plateau. The Byzantine castle of Orionta (Reonta) is a few miles to the northwest … There used to be a fortified settlement based around the castle, but it was abandoned in the 17th century as the … one that is completely ruined. According to sources, the castle was used by the Greek fighters during the Greek War …

Found at: … as if every self-respecting mountain village has a ruined castle - and Kastanitsa is no exception. High above the … but worth it for the amazing view. As far as we know the castle was built in the 14th century by the Byzantines so … on, during Ottoman rule, the villagers used to flee to the castle to protect themselves from the Turks. We know it was …

Found at: … villages also offers you the opportunity to explore seven castles and 700 towers and the chance to admire hundreds of … villages also offers you the opportunity to explore seven castles and 700 towers and the chance to admire hundreds of …