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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

The Tzannetakis' Tower was built in 1829, on an area of ​​875 square meters, on the island of Kranai. It is the traditional stone, three-story tower of the chieftain and the third “beis” of Mani Tzannetakis Grigorakis (1785-1868). Tzannetakis Grigorakis took part in the Revolution of 1821, leading the siege of Monemvasia and was appointed its first guard-master. The ancestor of former Prime Minister Giannis Tzanetakis offered the building to the State in 1977. After being renovated by EOT, the Tower (designated a historical preserved monument) houses the Historical and Ethnological Museum. It is an excellent example of traditional Mani architecture. Since 1993, the permanent exhibition entitled "Travelers to Mani: 15th-19th Century" has been hosted at the Museum of History and Ethnology of the National Hellenic Research Foundation of Modern Greek Studies Center (ETF). The exhibition is about the trips of seventy foreign travelers to the region of Mani over five centuries. Vincenzo Maria Coronelli and Elvia Celebi, great geographers and travelers, were among them. Visitors can see a significant number of items, from manuscripts, historical relics, artworks, engravings, rare maps and old editions of various forms from the Renaissance to the 19th century. The museum also houses the work of the French Scientific Mission to Moria at a critical time for the newly established Greek state, between 1829-1832. In addition to the permanent exhibition, periodic thematic exhibitions are organised in connection with similar events in the area. Near the Tower of Tzannetakis are the old boatyard, the Lighthouse of Gythio and the chapel of Saints Peter and Paul, located at the small Halkitsa beach.

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.

Sturdy footwear, preferably mid-height hiking boots, is highly recommended! You'll be walking on a lot of loose scree, and up on the plateau is a beautiful thistle paradise!

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.