Mystras is a stunning fortified town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece, situated on Mt. Taygetos, near ancient Sparta. The Castle Town of Mystras was very potent in the Byzantine times especially during the last decades of the Byzantine period and it was the second most important town after Constantinople. The famous Palace of the Despots was perched on the top of the castle hill. Mystras Greece is renowned for its cultural heritage including various Byzantine churches of distinguished architecture and masterpiece frescoes. The new village has been constructed under the wing of the Medieval Castle, featuring traditional architecture and maintaining this mystique flair of the past. The surrounding region is crossed by many trekking paths, especially beautiful during spring, leading to spots of abundant verdant nature. The lush greenery surrounding the area is composed mainly by pine trees and cypresses. Some small rivers and lakes are found in the region.
Lakonia lies in the southern part of the Peloponnese to the south of Arkadia and to the east of Messinia. It covers an area blessed by a generous nature with diverse beauty and comprises many natural benchmarks; in the western part rises Mt. Taigetos the highest peak of the Peloponnese at 2,407m, in the eastern part Mt. Parnon. Between the two mountains flows the river Evrotas, leaving at its passing fertile the valley of Sparta city and the plain of Elos (mentioned by Homer) mouthing in the Gulf of Lakonia.
Legendary Peloponnese is the land of ancient fights and myths. From here Paris of Troy took Helen and the Argonauts set sail in search of the Golden Fleece. Mycenaean palaces, Byzantine cities, and Venetian fortresses, all combined with the gorgeous landscape of the mountains and sea to make them over the top Peloponnese. Visit its snowcapped mountains, gorges, sandy beaches, and azure waters and feel the energy deriving from the place. Peloponnese is an ideal destination for summer and winter holidays as well.
Being among the top 20 tourist destinations worldwide, Greece is synonymous with 3 things: history and ancient civilization, amazing landscapes and top touristic destinations. Greece is so wealthy in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored. Holidays in Greece is the ultimate experience all year round. It offers a great pallet of experiences; the warm sun, the crystal clear beaches, the dramatic nature, the rich culture and the renowned hospitality along with the unique culinary experience of the Mediterranean diet.
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