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33.	Monemvasia Tourist content 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 …
34.	The city-state of Mystras Tourist content 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. …
35.	From vibrant Patras to the breathtaking beauty of Western Greece, with cycling, boating, wine-tasting and Greek caviar Route 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 …
36.	Kyparissia and the archaeological site of Peristeria Tourist content 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 …
37.	Historic Messenia and the olive routes Route 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 …
38.	Coastal Astros Tourist content 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. …
39.	Stoupa Tourist content 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 …
40.	Monemvasia: Live your romantic fairytale in the Gibraltar of the East Tourist content 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 …
41.	The city of Argos Tourist content 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 …
42.	Panagia ton Vrachon (Our Lady of the Rocks) Tourist content 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 …
43.	Tyros - Kynouria Tourist content 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 …
44.	Kastanitsa Tourist content 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 …
45.	Tour Mani’s villages of incomparable beauty and fairytale architecture Tourist content 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 …
46.	Oitylo and Neo Oitylo Tourist content Found at: … on the edge of a gorge and looking across to the ruined castle of Kelefa. Neo Oitylo is just a couple of kilometres … of the Mani. And of course, there’s also a ruined castle nearby, Kelafa is just over the gorge. Then for a …
47.	Koroni Tourist content Found at: … a great place to soak up the atmosphere, and of course the castle is a “must” for anyone who wants to learn about the … of an island settlement. Historically, the town within the castle (which the Venetians called Coron), together with …
48.	Pylos - Navarino Bay - Sfaktiria Tourist content Found at: … spectacular with the harbour and the imposing Niokastro castle sparkling in the dark. There’s lots to do, and you … spectacular with the harbour and the imposing Niokastro castle sparkling in the dark. The town was built outside the …