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Monemvasia was an important base and fortress in the Byzantine Empire. Until Greek independence in 1821–30, it was considered the Gibraltar of the East due to the great difficulties associated with attempts at conquest. In its heyday, between 10,000 and 25,000 people lived here. From 1715 onwards, population decline began, and it became a dying village. By 1971, there were only 32 inhabitants.

Monemvasia was an important base and fortress in the Byzantine Empire. Until Greek independence in 1821–30, it was considered the Gibraltar of the East due to the great difficulties associated with attempts at conquest. In its heyday, between 10,000 and 25,000 people lived here. From 1715 onwards, population decline began, and it became a dying village. By 1971, there were only 32 inhabitants.

"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." =>> https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/schaetze-der-welt/mystras-griechenland-folge-41/3sat/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS9hZXgvbzEwNDIwODk

Mystra lies next to Sparta. There are no historical buildings from antiquity in Sparta itself, as the Spartans built and left behind no buildings worth seeing. In Sparta, everything revolved around training warriors as functionally as possible: Spartan, in other words: The historical buildings in Mystra date back to the Middle Ages. In the 13th century, Crusaders built a castle. Subsequently, it became the residence of Byzantine princes who ruled over parts of the Peloponnese. Around 1700, 40,000 people lived here. The monastery is still inhabited by nuns.

The castle is currently being renovated. There were hard-working workers there.

Through the gate you enter the medieval castle town and think you will meet knights.

Impressive medieval castle town built on the rock.

Impressive. There are still many ruins up there and there are beautiful paths through them.