City: Peloponnese
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What to do and see in Peloponnese, Greece: The Best Sights & Landmarks
The Peloponnese (/ˈpɛləpəˌniːz/) or Peloponnesus (/ˌpɛləpəˈniːsəs/; Greek: Πελοπόννησος, Pelopónnēsos) is a peninsula and geographic region in southern Greece. It is separated from the central part of the country by the Isthmus and Gulf of Corinth. During the late Middle Ages and the Ottoman era, the peninsula was known as the Morea (Greek: Μωρέας), a name still in colloquial use in its demotic form (Μωριάς).
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1. The Great Theatre of Epidaurus
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5.0 based on 2,473 reviews
An ancient Greek theater built in the third century.
Reviewed By Jellybellydancer - Burscough, United Kingdom
The Peloponnese is not short of magnificent ancient sites and the Theatre of Epidavros is up there with the best of them. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the best preserved ancient structures in existence and is a 'must-do' if you are in this part of the world. The scale of the amphitheatre, which seat up to 14,000 people, is awe-inspiring and it's perfectly true that you can hear a coin drop on the stage from the highest seat. We were treated to an impromptu performance by another visitor, obviously keen to test out this claim about the acoustics, and the applause from the back of the theatre resonated as clearly as that from the front. It is definitely worth climbing up to the top if you can, the steps are a little uneven in places but perfectly manageable. The views from the top are amazing.
2. Mani Castle
3. Ancient Messini
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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.
4. Moni Osiou Patapiou
5. Monemvasia Fortress
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5.0 based on 722 reviews
Reviewed By 335elinorb - London, United Kingdom
Great walk to the very top. Why stay there and not go to the top. Fabulous short visit. Great views from the main square.
6. Plateia 23is Martiou
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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.
7. Temple of Apollo
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4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By BillPNo1 - Friendswood, United States
The Temple of Apollo is the most visible and obvious monument, in Ancient Corinth. Towering above the ruins of the ancient city, it can be seen from almost any vantage point - something which must have been true even 2,000 years ago. It is impressive, even in its remains and ruins and gives one a sense of just how impressive and monumental it was to the citizens and inhabitants of ancient Corinth. While the worship of the pagan god Apollo has long passed away, the remaining vestiges of his importance at the time are manifest in the magnificent remains of the Temple of Apollo to this day..
8. Akrokorinthos
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4.5 based on 476 reviews
Reviewed By wrfloorings - Montreal, Canada
Acrocorinth (Greek: Ακροκόρινθος), "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. "It is the most impressive of the acropoleis of mainland Greece," in the estimation of George Forrest.[1] Acrocorinth was continuously occupied from archaic times to the early 19th century. Along with Demetrias and Chalcis, the Acrocorinth during the Hellenistic period formed one of the so-called "Fetters of Greece" - three fortresses garrisoned by the Macedonians to secure their control of the Greek city-states. The city's archaic acropolis, already an easily defensible position due to its geomorphology, was further heavily fortified during the Byzantine Empire as it became the seat of the strategos of the thema of Hellas and later of the Peloponnese. It was defended against the Crusaders for three years by Leo Sgouros. Strongly recommended if you like history. Start your day with drinking a lot , I mean a lot of waters.
9. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
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4.5 based on 982 reviews
Reviewed By marklinderNE - Omaha, United States
A must for anyone interested in seeing the sites associated with the ministry of the Apostle Paul, as well as the history, religion, and culture of the area from ancient Greek through the Roman period. For those especially interested in the Erastus inscription, be aware that it's located on the grounds around the theater, which is an area separate from the rest of the site. Cross the parking lot from the ticket office and bear to your left, and you'll see the steps down to the theater grounds, and you'll see the area marked off where the inscription is located.
10. Theater at Argos
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