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The "pyramid" of Elliniko
The so called “pyramid” of Elliniko is a bit of a mystery. It is nothing like the scale of the Egyptian pyramids, but it still makes for an interesting trip -even if just to see what so many archaeologists have been arguing about over the y..
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History & Culture
The Agios Nikolaos Geopark
If you are looking for something a little bit different, this petrified forest on the coast near Agios Nikolaos is a great “alternative” outing. It’s right at the southern tip of Laconia and is basically a huge outdoor museum which has been..
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History & Culture
The ancient city and vineyards of Mantineia
Mantineia was an important city in ancient Greece, and it is now mainly known for the impressive remains of its fortified enclosure, as well as the agora, the theatre and public buildings. Although the city is now in ruins, the region’s rep..
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History & Culture
The ancient Diolkos
One question has bothered the inhabitants of the Peloponnese since time immemorial - how can ships get from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean and vice versa without sailing all the way round the Peloponnese? In modern times we found our answer w..
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