Ancient Peloponnese: the sights of the Greek peninsula

The Lion Gate in Mycenae, Sparta, the Cave of Diru, Delphi, the fortress town of Monemvasia, the Fortress of Mithras, the ancient cathedrals and temples, the Olympic flame deposit are all located on the Peloponnese Peninsula. The sights of Greece are striking with their beauty, uniqueness, they carry travelers to those long ago times when Hellenic culture was just beginning. When it reached its heyday, and then the sands of oblivion erased it from the face of the earth, leaving behind the descendants only the ruins of the once majestic structures.

Map of the Peloponnese with attractions will help tourists navigate the area and visit all the interesting places. On the peninsula, there are several cities in which it is necessary to visit every traveler who wants not only to swim in the sea and enjoy the local scenery, but also to study architecture, look at archaeological excavations, get to know the culture of the once great people. Argos, Mystra, Mycenae, Navplion, Ancient Olympia and Corinth are the main stops for a tourist on the Peloponnese Peninsula.

The sights of Argos are mainly in the ancient architectural structures, although here is a very beautiful nature. If you look at the Argos fortress, which most of all attracts tourists, then it offers a beautiful view of the valley of roses, olive plantations, the Aegean Sea and the city itself. In Argos are the ruined villages, the ruins of the ancient theater are preserved, there is the first Greek temple, the sanctuary of the goddess Hera - Gereyon. According to some sources, this is the oldest city in Europe, which, of course, the Peloponnese can be proud of.

The sights of Navplion consist of three fortresses: Burdzi, Acronapplia and Palamidia. The first belonged to the Venetians and until 1930 there lived an executioner. The second was built on a hill in the 15th century, and its bas-relief is decorated with the image of a Venetian lion. The third fortress is the largest in Greece, it was built in 1710. It was under the control of both Turkish troops and Greek militiamen. At one time, the Peloponnese saw the fierce and bloody battles.

The sights of Ancient Corinth are known only for the well-preserved ruins of the once great city. From the temple of Apollo, built in the V century BC, there are several columns. In the local archaeological museum you can see all the finds of archeologists, among which there are mosaics, vases, ornaments. It is worth visiting and the upper Corinth, where the chapels, mosques, as well as the fountain of Haji Mustafa still working.

All these unique monuments can be seen on the Peloponnese Peninsula, Greece. Places of interest of this peninsula can be visited not one day, many interesting monuments of antiquity are in the city of Ancient Olympia, which was famous in former times. Here during the excavations discovered the temple of Zeus with a lot of sculptures and monumental columns. In the east there is a stadium and a racetrack. To get to know the city better, visit the archaeological museum. To inspect all the sights Peloponnese will need more than one day, but this time will not be wasted.