2023年12月4日 · Discover the Medieval majesty of Monemvasia Castle, the longest inhabited fortress in Greece built by Emperor Maurice in the 6th century.

In the upper town was the acropolis of Monemvasia, a rectangular fortress with four towers, which was built in the 6th century, houses and public buildings, such as churches, cisterns and administrative buildings. The church of Hagia Sophia stands out among them.

Monemvasia Castle is on what is often called the ‘Fortress Island’ in the western Peloponnese. It is the result of an earthquake in 375AD and its unique geography has made it a popular place to reside over the years from initial Byzantine occupation, through the Franks, Venetians and Ottomans as well as the local Spartans.

2018年1月30日 · This enchanting fortress town in Southern Greece is a fine, if not the only, example of a superbly preserved medieval settlement that has remained untouched by time and thoughtless human interventions that could have easily altered its character.

2025年1月9日 · Monemvasia: A trade center that withstood invasions From the 10th century AD the town developed into an important trade and maritime center. The fortress withstood the Arab and Norman invasions of 1147; farm fields that fed up to thirty men were tilled inside the fortress.

Monemvasía lies at the foot of a rock that stands just offshore and that is crowned by the ruins of a medieval fortress and a 14th-century Byzantine church. It is joined to the mainland by a causeway, from which it derives its modern name meaning “city of the single approach.”

2024年12月9日 · Step back in time to Monemvasia, a medieval fortress town in Greece. Explore Byzantine ruins, Venetian mansions, and breathtaking Aegean Sea views. Discover hidden tavernas, local wines, and the magic of this ancient city.

2017年5月12日 · The Byzantine fortress town of Monemvasia, the “stone ship” referred to by the poet Yiannis Ritsos, stands sentinel on the southeastern coast of Laconia, ready to take its visitors on a historic journey back through the ages.

2024年10月12日 · One of the must-do activities in Monemvasia is exploring the famous Monemvasia Fortress. Back in May 2024, there was no entrance fee to visit the fortress, making it even better! Here are the top highlights you shouldn’t miss when visiting Monemvasia Fortress: Walk through the medieval cobbled streets inside the fortress.

2023年11月2日 · Through the eyes and heart of a local photographer & explorer, discover the rich cultural history, local delicacies, & hidden secrets of Monemvasia.