Peloponnese - Region Attractions

 
The most southerly part of the Greek mainland, linked with the rest of the country only by the Isthmus of Corinth, is a peninsula, but it has been regarded since ancient times as an island - the island of Pelops or Peloponnese.

The myth tells us that Pelops, a descendant of Tantalos, came into this land, defeated King Oinomaos of Pisa in a chariot race, married his daughter Hippodameia and took over his kingdom. In the course of his funeral ceremonies the Olympic Games were founded to honor his memory. His descendants, the Pelopids or Atreids, ruled in Mycenae and Sparta.
Picture of Epidauros Theatre

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The ancient Theatre at Epidauros is thought to have been built in the first part of the 3rd C. The huge structure can seat 14,000 people and is the location of a summer drama festival.

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The Temple of Apollo has unique features which reveal the architect was ahead of his time. The temple shows departures from classical norms and more concern for the interior space.

Read More Epáno Englianós - Palace of Nestor

The Palace of Nestor is not fortified like many other Mycenaean palaces. The remains found here date to between 1300 and 1250 B.C.

Read More Island Circuit

Visitors can walk the 12 km island circuit in a day or take a horse-drawn carriage. This scenic route reveals a number of ruins, a cave, and the monastery of Áyios Nikólaos.

Read More Central Peloponnese, Greece

View of fortified rock as seen from causeway approach in Monemvasia.Monemvasia
View from Mistras castle.Mistra, Sparta
View over ancient Olympia.Site, Olympia
Wall and arches of Pilos Castle.Pilos
Ship in the Corinth Canal.Corinth Canal, Corinth
Panorama of ancient Greek theater Epidauros.Epidauros Theatre
Agora and columns of Temple of Apollo in Ancient Corinth.Ancient Corinth, Corinth
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