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Mystras
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“Mystras or Mistras, also known in the Chronicle of the Morea as Myzethras or Myzithras (Μυζηθρᾶς), is a fortified town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Situated in the Taygetus range, above ancient Sparta, and below a "Frankish" castle, it served as the capital of the…”
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The GuardianOct 17

A Greece for all seasons: my autumn roadtrip through the Peloponnese

An out-of-season journey through the peninsula reveals Byzantine villages, deserted beaches and friendly tavernas As I drove across the causeway which links the tiny fortress island of Monemvasia to the south-eastern coast of the Peloponnese, the Aegean sparkling on all sides, I recalled a line by Yiannis Ritsos, one of Greece’s greatest 20th-century poets. Ritsos lived in Monemvasia, in a hous…

archaeological Byzantine site stacked up its hillside

13 things in this story
  • MystrasSightarchaeological Byzantine site stacked up its hillside
  • Taygetus passTrailwinding road through villages and cliffside tunnels
  • Paleologian PalaceSightpalace within the Mystras archaeological site
  • Elsewhere
  • Yiannis RitsosPlaceMonemvasia, Greecepoet who lived in Monemvasia
  • Taverna OresRestaurantParori, Greeceserving syglino and an okra stew
  • KeliaHotelMonemvasia, Greeceguesthouse that began as a monks' residence
  • Simos beachSightElafonisos, Greecebeach with turquoise waters
  • Cape Tainaron lighthouseSightGerolimenas, Greecelighthouse at mainland Greece's southernmost point
  • Akroyiali hotelHotelGerolimenas, Greecebuilt on Gerolimenas's shore
  • Kaiti BraimiPlaceKardamyli, Greecewoman who sings miralogia
  • Palace of NestorSightPylos, Greecebronze age palace north of Pylos
  • Polylimnio waterfallsSightPylos, Greecewaterfalls with clear pools surrounded by pines
  • TsapiSightPylos, Greecebeach where mountains tumble into the sea
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Lonely PlanetSep 9

16 Best Things to Do in Greece

Traveling to Greece delivers in myriad ways: ancient history, stunning vistas from coastal cliff towns and the freshest food.

Extraordinary and important Byzantine city ruins in the Peloponnese.

22 things in this story
  • MystrasSightExtraordinary and important Byzantine city ruins in the Peloponnese.
  • Elsewhere
  • AcropolisAttractionAthens, GreeceQuintessential landmark of Western civilization, still spectacular after 2500 years.
  • SantoriniSightThira, GreeceBelle of the Cyclades islands with famed sunsets and volcanic bowl.
  • MeteoraSightKalabaka, GreeceSix ancient Orthodox monasteries seem like something from an epic movie.
  • CreteSightHeraklion, GreeceGreece's largest island, offering unique cuisine and beautiful beaches.
  • Palace of KnossosMuseumHeraklion, Greece4000-year-old Bronze Age capital, said to be the Minotaur's labyrinth.
  • FalasarnaSightChania, GreeceBeach with soft cream sands on the island of Crete.
  • ElafonisiSightChania, GreeceBeach with pink, coral-tinged arcs on the island of Crete.
  • DelphiSightArachova, GreeceSanctuary of Apollo, once the bright light of the ancient Greek world.
  • Byzantine upper townNeighborhoodThessaloniki, GreeceA Byzantine maze in Thessaloniki, rich with ancient history.
  • Tomb of Philip II of MacedonMuseumVergina, GreeceMagnificent riches from ancient eras near Thessaloniki.
  • Mt OlympusSightLitochoro, GreeceGreece's highest mountain and mythical home of the ancient Greek gods.
  • Archaeological MuseumMuseumHeraklion, GreeceShowcases fascinating treasures of Minoan culture in Heraklion.
  • PreveliSightRethymno, GreeceStunning beach on Crete backed by a palm forest and monastery.
  • ZagorohoriaNeighborhoodIoannina, GreeceQuaint stone villages in the mountains, bases for hiking Vikos Gorge.
  • Vikos GorgeTrailIoannina, GreeceSplendid natural landscapes in Northern Pindos National Park.
  • Corfu TownNeighborhoodCorfu, GreeceA traveler's favorite on Corfu island with a Venetian fortress.
  • ListonSightCorfu, GreeceScenic arcaded terraces in Corfu Town's Old Town.
  • MycenaeSightMykines, GreeceImportant ruins in the Peloponnese, once ruled by Agamemnon.
  • EpidavrosAttractionEpidaurus, GreeceAncient theater ruins in the Peloponnese.
  • Mani peninsulaNeighborhoodAreopoli, GreeceWild territory in the Peloponnese, known for fortified towns.
  • ancient OlympiaSightOlympia, GreeceSite of the very first Olympic Games, with ruins of stadium and buildings.
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