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#106 This is Sparta!

Imechapishwa: 12.04.2022

April 6, 2022: Mystras, Sparti


F. I always thought that going to Sparta must be really exciting because there are so many stories about the brave and proud Spartans. But if you go to Sparta, you will most likely just visit Mystras, which is only 5km away. There is much more to see here than in ancient Sparta, where only a few 2,500-year-old stones remain.

The ancient theater in Sparta
The ancient theater in Sparta
Excavations are not yet complete.
Excavations are not yet complete.

The castle at Mystras was built in the 13th century by the Frenchman Willhelm II, among others, using stones from ancient Sparta. This hilltop fortress was supposed to defend the areas conquered during the crusade. After several wars, the castle changed hands several times and was completely destroyed in the Greek War of Independence in 1825.

Today, there are still a few very interesting ruins to admire here. There are still the city walls with gates, old churches, and a monastery. The old palace is currently being rebuilt and was not accessible during our visit. Nevertheless, the castle complex offers a magnificent view of the whole region and it was simply a beautiful hike through all the old walls.

View of Mystras
View of Mystras
The palace
The palace
The palace
The palace
The churches have many domes and the parking lots have many tour buses.
The churches have many domes and the parking lots have many tour buses.
View of Sparta, if it weren
View of Sparta, if it weren't for the haze...
There is also a beautiful view of the snow-capped mountains.
There is also a beautiful view of the snow-capped mountains.
old and very beautiful wall painting in one of the churches.
old and very beautiful wall painting in one of the churches.
and another wall painting in another church
and another wall painting in another church
... the monastery church from the inside ...
... the monastery church from the inside ...
... and from the outside.
... and from the outside.
A church in the rocks...
A church in the rocks...
... with wall painting.
... with wall painting.
We almost had a snake run over our feet.
We almost had a snake run over our feet.
One of the typical Greek, small altars by the roadside.
One of the typical Greek, small altars by the roadside.


Day 173 - Total tour 13,314 km


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