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One of the little treasures of Greece is Monemvasia, located on a
peninsula in the south-east of the Peloponnese.
The walled town of Monemvasia
in the southeastern Peloponnese, is an out-of-the-way, highly
attractive spot for a respite from touring. |
Monemvasia was once a
medieval fortress, and today it remains a walled town that has a
gated-entry protecting it. The
city lies across as causeway connecting it to the mainland in an area known as the Laconian coast.
In Medieval times, the restricted access made made the town a secure fortress.
The town has two part, the current settlement called the "Lower Town" and an "Upper Town" with
some Byzantine era ruins. Click here for a history of
Monemvasia from the Hellenic Ministry of
Culture.
Monemvasia does not offer a lot of excitement or many attractions.
Instead, it is one of those "lazy-feeling", out-of-the-way places that just makes you feel good when you experience its charms.
If you follow the zigzag trail up the side of the
hill, you will come to the Church Aghia Sophia and a breathtaking view. |
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The town of Monemvasia is quite small, but it
has idyllic lanes and friendly people.
It seems that everyplace that you want to get to
in Greece is at the TOP of the hill
Although not on the itinerary of most cruise lines, Windstar sometimes
stops at Monemvasia, if the weather in Mykonos is bad. If it happens,
don't complain.
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