Mystras Castle and Byzantine Ruins

Mystras Castle and Byzantine Ruins

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Mystras Castle and Byzantine Ruins

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Βυζαντινή Καστροπολιτεία Μυστρά

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Location: Lakonia, Greece

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August 5, 2025

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"In the heart of the Peloponnese, west of Sparta, lies Mystras. Its history began with the construction of a hilltop fort by the Frankish crusader Guillaume de Villehardouin in the 13th century. But Frankish rule did not last long: Byzantium reconquered its provinces. Mystras became a Byzantine city, signifying the unity of church and state. It is therefore not surprising that numerous churches and chapels were built and monasteries founded. The best artists from Constantinople, 1,000 km away, came to work in this center of Byzantine intellectual life."

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Steffi 🥾🚴

October 29, 2017

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The climb is rewarded by a magnificent view.
It is worth the visit of the entire complex Mystras (12 € entrance fee). If you do not want to ascend from the very bottom to the castle, first visit the lower part of the complex (Main Gate) and then drive to the upper entrance (Fortress Gate) and visit the upper part of the complex. The ascent to the castle takes about 20 minutes from the upper entrance.

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Peter

November 23, 2023

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Mystras or Mistra (Greek Μυστράς) is a Byzantine ruined city designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site near the village of the same name in Greece, northwest of Sparta on a hill in front of the Taygetos Mountains.

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