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Found at: … Geraki castle Greece, Laconia Regional Unit From afar, this castle will remind you of Mystras. Geraki castle was built near to Geraki, the main village in the …

Found at: … Kelefa Castle Greece, Laconia Regional Unit All the land and sea passages into the Mani were once controlled by three castles - Passava to the northeast, Zarnata to the … probably don’t realise that what remains of a huge pirate castle is watching over them from the hill above the bay. …

Found at: … Methoni castle Greece, Messenia Regional Unit Don’t miss out on Methoni castle! A visit here is packed with history, spectacular … time. Methoni is one of the most impressive and significant castles in the Peloponnese. The fortified city was built by …

Found at: … Koroni castle Greece, Messenia Regional Unit This is one of the most famous castles in Greece, and deservedly so. It covers 62 acres on … settlement of Koroni. While it is less complete than the castles at Methoni and Navarino, it is still very …

Found at: … TRIP #1 // May 12 – 14, 2023 From Venice to old Europe: A castle, a shipwreck and 2 picturesque coastal towns in … delights. Highlights The journey begins with the enchanting castle town of Monemvasia , where you'll be transported back … before the evening's activities. 17:00 – 20:30 MONEMVASIA CASTLE TOUR Explore Monemvasia Castle and immerse yourself …

Found at: … Castle of Androussa Greece, Messenia Regional Unit The medieval castle in Androussa, Messinia is 21 km from Kalamata. It was … and the walls are reinforced with towers. Androussa castle stands on the western edges of the Messinian plain …

Found at: … you get there is amazing. And then, of course, there’s the castle itself which played a very important role in the … Pylos, and Sfaktiria. This view was part of the reason the castle was built here as it could control the northern … entrance to Navarino Bay and its port. All in all, the castle played a major role in the eventful history of Pylos. …

Found at: … Kalamata Castle Greece, Messenia Regional Unit A medieval castle in a picturesque, lively neighbourhood with great views -what’s not to like? The castle is in the northwest of Kalamata, on a rocky hill …

Found at: … Tigani Peninsula and Tigani Castle Greece, Laconia Regional Unit Tigani means frying pan … reign of Justinian (527-565) and the small state with its castle developed into an important military and … and was last used in 1570. Other scholars believe that the castle in Tigani is actually the mysterious Grande Magne. …

Found at: … Ride on the sand with a view of the Nafplio castles and gallop in endless orange groves Greece, Region … waves crash, with a view to the Argolic bay and the city castles. Or you can choose to gallop on rural roads through … waves crash, with a view to the Argolic bay and the city castles. Or you can choose to gallop on rural roads through …

Found at: … Explore the Castle Town of Mystras, walking on the footsteps of the … want to stay much longer. Standing in front of the historic Castle Town of Mystras’ gate, at an altitude of 600 metres, … frescoes. History&Culture Walking Route, History&Culture, Castles …

Found at: … in Greece’s city of romance, with a view of Venetian castles Greece, Argolic Regional Unit Walk along the cobbled … to go up to Palamidi and sit near the steps of the imposing castle to enjoy the view of Arvanitia. Gaze at the magical … and neoclassical buildings, wooden balconies, medieval castles, colourful bougainvillaeas and the sea in a setting …

Found at: … Top 10 TOP 10 Castles in the Peloponnese Castles galore! Mystras, Monemvasia, Palamidi, Methoni, … Fortress in Pylos and Chlemoutsi -  just some of the castles you can explore as part of your holiday. Castles …

Found at: … and Keeper of Keys of Peloponnese”, the impressive castle with the fortified acropolis of the ancient and … and Keeper of Keys of Peloponnese”, the impressive castle with the fortified acropolis of the ancient and … In 1395, Theodoros Paleologos became the owner of the castle, and sold it to the Order of Saint John of Rhodes. He …

Found at: … Castle of the Kapetanakis family in Petrovouni, Mani Greece, … of the Kapetanakis family. It is a kind of small, private castle, typical example of the particular Maniot social and … in the early 19th century. It is a kind of small, private castle, typical example of the particular Maniot social and …

Found at: … Arcadia, Greece, Arcadia Regional Unit The famous castle of Karytaina, built at a strategically important … of Bruyères. There are indications that probably the castle of ancient Brenthe preexisted there. After a period of claims and repurchases, in 1320, the castle passed into the hands of Andronikos Palaiologos, and …