Top Things to do in Messenia Region
Things to do in Messenia Region, Peloponnese: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Messenia Region, Greece including Ancient Messini, Church of the Metamorfosi Sotira, Ancient Messini Stadium, Messini Theatre, Plateia 23is Martiou, Palace of Nestor, Tis Arkadias O Platanos, Church of Agia Sophia, Temple of Apollo Epikourios, Methoni Castle.
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1. Ancient Messini
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 758 reviews
Reviewed By mikeo229 - Baldock, United Kingdom
Ancient Messini is a little off the beaten track (but quiet as a result) but well worth the visit. Not only does it have two well preserved theatres (a large Amphitheater and small Roman theatre), a large Agora with surrounding buildings, several temples and a host of smaller buildings, a Roman House with good mosaics but also one of the best preserved Stadiums you could ever wish to see. Many columns are still standing, especially around the stadium and the overall setting, surrounded by mountains is simply magnificent. Away from the main site (about 1k past the Museum heading out of town) is a well preserved gate and stretch of wall and, if you turn left just before reaching the gate there is another very well preserved stretch of wall. You need at least 2 hours to visit the main site and allow perhaps 30 minutes to visit the small Museum (included in the 12 Euro entrance fee) and another hour if you want to see the wall and gate. Back in town there is a good Taverna overlooking the site.
2. Church of the Metamorfosi Sotira
3. Ancient Messini Stadium
4. Messini Theatre
5. Plateia 23is Martiou
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Travel_ExperiencesS - Athens, Greece
In the historical square of Kalamata, every year had celebrations for the liberation of the city from the Ottoman yoke. Reproduction take place with the great heroes of 1821 Theodore Kolokotronis, Petrobeis, Papaflesas, Nikitaras, Anagnostaras and many other heroes with horses and traditional costumes. Kalamata is the first city to be liberated and the celebrations are magnificent. Worth to visit the city and see that. Also near to multipurpose 23 square there are many options for food, coffee or drink.
6. Palace of Nestor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By surya77 - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
The viewing platform, which is brilliantly designed to 'hang over' the excavated area, makes it so much easier and more comfortable (no sun on one's head) for visitors to walk around and study the ruins of the Palace from above. There are signs with explanations about each different room. From the higher vantage point, one can also appreciate Nestor's brilliant choice of location for his Palace. He had a view all the way towards the sea and the various bays. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit
7. Tis Arkadias O Platanos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
8. Church of Agia Sophia
9. Temple of Apollo Epikourios
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
An amazing temple site, as large as the Parthenon. Preserved under a vast tent to protect it. Its bold architecture is unique. Must be seen! Delicate columns, and striking internal design originality.
Reviewed By surya77 - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Before our drive to Bassae and the Temple of Epikourios Apollon, we were almost put off by comments suggesting a tiring and difficult road trip, leading to a temple in the middle of nowhere, covered by a large tent. Why would one drive all the way to see a 'tented' ancient monument?? Thank God we were not put off!! The winding, tarmac road lead us through the Arcadian mountains. We loved the view and felt no difficulty or danger. As we drove through Andritsaina we came to a lovely small square, so, we stopped and had a coffee in the shade of an over 500yr old Platanos tree. Next to us ran the water from the oldest fountain of the Peloponnese. The road up to the Ancient Site of Bassae was just as pleasant. Then , suddenly, around a corner, there on the hill, stood the covered Temple of Apollo. I can only imagine what a sight that must have been for visitors before 1987, when it was not covered by the huge tent. It's remoteness and isolation is part of it's wonder and beauty. How those magnificent columns stood the test of time, againsts all elements for 2500 yrs is a wonder indeed. The Temple was build in the 5th century BC and was the first Ancient Monument in Greece to be included in the World Heritage List in 1986. A year later the tent was put up. It may sound strange and off putting to visit a monument that is so covered but, for me, this made no difference. As I walked by the columns and sat quietly beside them, I was deeply touched. So much so that I really started to cry. The energy is very very special. So, I highly recommend that if you take the road to Bassae and allow that beauty and magic to touch your hearts , too.
10. Methoni Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 795 reviews
Reviewed By aleksandarm129 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Methoni Castle is very big with interesting history. The archeologists have a lot of work to do. The views from the walls and towers are amazing. If you visit in summer - bring water.
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