Pylos Pylos, historically known by its Venetian-Italian name as Navarino or Navarino, is a coastal town that falls administratively under the Municipality of Pylos – Nestoras, located in the western part of the Messinia region. Until 2010, it was the seat of the municipality of the same name. It is known for its rich ancient,…
Stemnitsa Stemnitsa, known in Antiquity as Hypsous, is a mountainous village in the municipality of Gortynia in Arcadia. Built on Mount Mainalo at an altitude of 1,083 meters, it is classified as a traditional settlement. The area has been known since antiquity as Hypsous. According to mythology, ancient Hypsous was built by Hypsountas, one of…
Ancient Messene Located 30 kilometers from Kalamata, on the western foothills of Mount Ithome, near the modern village of Mavrommati, lies Ancient Messene, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Ancient Messene has been excavated and gradually revealed since the time of the Revolution, and due to its size and significance, it provides…
Porto Heli, also known as Portocheli, is a coastal town in the Argolis region. It is located in the southern part of the region, 85 km from Nafplio, built in a natural harbor next to the ruins of the ancient city of the Aleyes. It is also referred to as the “Greek Riviera” and resembles…
Archaeological Site of the Asclepius Sanctuary of Epidaurus The archaeological site of Epidaurus is one of the most important in the ancient world, captivating the human soul with its beauty and grandeur. It is a place that reflects the glory of Greek civilization through its invaluable archaeological finds. The ancient city of Epidaurus dominated the…
Ancient Corinth At Mystras, you can still see ladies and knights walking around… The Byzantine castle-town of the Peloponnese, untouched by time, enchants visitors with the irresistible atmosphere created by its magnificent monuments: the “Palaces of the Palaiologos,” the residences of the nobility (Laskaris, Fragkopoulos), the impressive churches (St. Demetrius, Pantanassa), and the monasteries (Perivleptos,…
Archaeological Site of Mystras At Mystras, you can still see ladies and knights wandering around… The Byzantine castle-town of the Peloponnese, untouched by time, captivates with the irresistible atmosphere created by its magnificent monuments: the “Palaces of the Palaiologos,” the residences of the nobility (Laskaris, Fragkopoulos), the imposing churches (St. Demetrius, Pantanassa), and the monasteries…
Archaeological Site of Nemea The archaeological site is located at the foothills of the Arcadian mountains, at an altitude of 333 meters. Its location and climatic conditions were probably the reason why the Nemean Games were held here. The area remained uninhabited, as it turned into a marsh in the winter, but in the summer,…
Archaeological Site of Tiryns The city built by the Cyclopes! The fortification of the hill of Tiryns (located at the 8th km of the road from Argos to Nafplio), which protects the palace complex, is such an impressive construction that the ancient Greeks could not accept that it was completed by human hands. Thus, the…
Ancient Messene Located 30 kilometers from Kalamata, on the western foothills of Mount Ithome near the modern village of Mavrommati, Ancient Messene spans a large area and is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Excavations of Ancient Messene have been gradually revealing its past since the time of the Revolution, and due…
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Acrocorinth Acrocorinth is a rock formation standing at 579 meters, dominating the plain of Corinth. At its foot, the ancient city of Corinth was built. Due to its geographical features, it has been used as a fortress (acropolis) since ancient times. History According to Greek mythology, the owner of the area was the god Helios.…