Greece: Monemvasia

And here is the view you have from the upper town.

And here is the view you have from the upper town.
The archaeological site of Mystras is vast and one should devote at least several hours (better: a full day) to exploring it. Getting there involves a steep climb but the effort is rewarded by many beautiful views and, of course, the wonderful byzantinic architecture including a castle, several important churches, palaces, convents a museum and some normal houses. I especially enjoyed the scenic layout and the many overgrown paths, old stairs and dorrways. Like with many transcribed places names, quite a confusion exists concerning the spelling of the Greek place name ??????? in our alphabet: Mystras, Mystra, Mistra, Mistras. ...
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September 10th, 2004 at 9:22 pm
Nice picture…i go to monemvasia every summer cause i have a house in the castle,congratulations for this photo,i havent seen anyone better than this one.