Mystras - Wikipedia
WEBMystras. This article is about the town in Greece. For the bay in Malta, see Mistra Bay. Mystras or Mistras ( Greek: Μυστρᾶς/Μιστρᾶς ), [2] also known in the Chronicle of the Morea as Myzethras or Myzithras (Μυζηθρᾶς), is a fortified town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece.
Archaeological Site of Mystras - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBArchaeological Site of Mystras. Mystras, the 'wonder of the Morea', was built as an amphitheatre around the fortress erected in 1249 by the prince of Achaia, William of Villehardouin. Reconquered by the Byzantines, then occupied by the Turks and the Venetians, the city was abandoned in 1832, leaving only the breathtaking medieval ruins ...
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO MAGICAL MYSTRAS GREECE
WEBMystras is a captivating historical site located in the Peloponnese region of Greece. It was once a thriving fortified town that served as the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea in the 14th and 15th centuries. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site and a remarkable testament to the glory of Byzantine civilisation.
Mystras - World History Encyclopedia
WEBAug 13, 2020 · The city of Mystras (or Mistras) in southern Greece was the provincial capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea from the 13th through the 15th centuries CE. It was founded in 1249 CE by William II of Villehardouin, and it served as a center of intellectualism in the late Byzantine world.
Mystras Greece: Travel Guide 2024 | Greeka
WEBComplete Mystras travel guide. Discover the best things to do in Mystras Greece, byzantine sites, restaurants, hotels, and breathtaking photos! (+30) 211 85 03 006
Mystras, Greece: Your Complete 2024 Travel Guide by a Local
WEBMay 19, 2023 · Mystras, Greece: Your Complete 2024 Travel Guide by a Local - High Heels & a Backpack. Mystras, Greece is a UNESCO world heritage site located in the Lakonia region of the Greek Peloponnese. This historic city is a highlight of any trip to the rugged Peloponnese (and any Greece itinerary in general). The underrated destination continues to fly ...
Your Guide To The Archaeological Site of Mystras, Greece
WEBJan 7, 2024 · Located on the slopes of the Taygetos Mountains, Mystras is an impressive archaeological site that stands above the modern village of Mystras and the city of Sparta on mainland Greece. Around the area, it is possible to enjoy incredible lush valleys and hills populated by dozens of pine trees.
Archaeological Site of Mystra - Visit Greece
WEBSPARTA. Archaeological Site of Mystra. Be the knight or princess of your childhood fairytales in the Byzantine town of Mystras! Visit the mystical tower town of Mystras - in the Peloponnese - located six kilometres NW of the city of Sparta, and let yourself be captivated by this destination’s medieval splendour.
Mystras | Lakonia, Greece | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WEBTop choice in Lakonia. Spread over a steep mountainside and surrounded by verdant olive and orange trees, this former Byzantine capital and fortified city is the single most compelling set of medieval ruins in Greece. Treading the cobblestones, worn smooth by centuries of footsteps, you can walk with the ghosts, ducking into the ruins of ...
Mystras | For UNESCO World Heritage Travellers
WEBMystras | For UNESCO World Heritage Travellers. Photo by Christoph. The Archaeological Site of Mystras is a relict townscape from the late medieval period. Mystras was created as a castle, but the inhabitants of nearby Sparta fled …
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