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Found at: … at 216 m high, is considered the largest and best-preserved castle of the Venetian era in Greece. The steep hill was … and is considered the largest and best-preserved Venetian castle in Greece. The Venetians occupied the site in 1686. General Morosini wanted to build a castle here to protect the entrance to the Argolic Gulf, but …

Found at: … fortress, a seaside walk, a beautiful old town, a hilltop castle –Nafplio is jam-packed full of history. In fact, it … fortress, a seaside walk, a beautiful old town, a hilltop castle – Nafplio is jam-packed full of history. In fact it … and is considered the largest and best-preserved Venetian castle in Greece. The steep hill was named after the Homeric …

Found at: … 2023 │ Peloponnese // FAM TRIP #3 // May 12 – 14, 2023 Castle-hopping by the sea and the wetlands of Messinia   … a 3-day trip in Messinia , where you’ll discover medieval castles, breathtaking beaches and unforgettable experiences … along the waterfront, and don't forget to visit the castle for breathtaking views towards Cape Akritas. Get …

Found at: … Argos has very important archaeological sites, like the castle of Larisa, the ancient agora and the theatre, … Argos has very important archaeological sites, like the castle of Larisa, the ancient agora and the theatre, attracting thousands of visitors every year.  The castle of Larisa, Argos. One of the oldest and historical …

Found at: … Castles Tour the castles of the region and learn more about our history …

Found at: … has an organised sandy beach, with a view of the famous castle, shops, restaurants, café-bars, accommodation … has an organised sandy beach, with a view of the famous castle, shops, restaurants, café-bars, accommodation … for family vacation. The current town was built outside the castle after 1928 by the French which were led by General …

Found at: … life too, as well as fascinating museums and a medieval castle. There are squares and pedestrian streets where you … base if you want to visit the nearby archaeological sites, castles or holiday resorts. There’s no need to worry about … nearly all the buildings between the old town around the castle and the seafront were built. It has a thriving …

Found at: … are many swimming options. Impressive sights, such as the castles of Methoni and Koroni, and coastal summer resorts, … are many swimming options. Impressive sights, such as the castles of Methoni and Koroni, and coastal summer resorts, … you will see a cylinder-shaped observatory, from where the castle of Koroni is visible. It must have been part of an …

Found at: … (Niokastro) Greece, Messenia Regional Unit This impressive castle may be called the New Navarino Fortress, but it was … years old, it’s not exactly new, but it is called the “new castle” in comparison to the Old Navarino Fortress (Palaiokastro).  Like most of the castles in Messinia, this fortress has had an “interesting …

Found at: … describe Monemvasia? Well, firstly, it’s a living Byzantine castle-state on its own island, with history and beautiful … the Venetians and the Turks, but nowadays it’s the castle’s turn to conquer the hearts of everyone who sets … of Odigetrias. In 1540, when the Turks occupied the castle, the Christians were expelled from the Upper City and …

Found at: … a fight by the last Despot, Dimitrios Palaiologos. The castle itself, however, never fell.   HISTORICAL DETAILS The original strong wall and the castle were built on isolated Myzithra hill in 1249 by the … by the Byzantines and Emperor Michael VIII demanded the castles of Mystras, Monemvasia, Mani and Geraki as ransom. …

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Found at: … borders the Ionian Sea and is famous fot its Venetian castle, the so-called “castle of the giants” and its old town. At a mere distance … borders the Ionian Sea and is famous for its Venetian castle, the so-called “castle of the giants”. It dates back …

Found at: … with good facilities, embellished by a medieval castle on the hill the settlement was named after. A weekend … of accommodation, catering and entertainment. The medieval castle by the port adds to its beauty. It is built on the … struggle for the liberation of Greece. They settled in the castle, repaired it and built there their three residences. …

Found at: … Kalogria stretches over the neighbouring bay. The Frankish castle of Lefktron lies in close proximity. The coastal … the beaches of the region and read about Kardamyli. The castle of Lefktro It lies east of Stoupa, in the villafe of the same name. The small castle was completed in 1250, when William II Villehardouin …