Easter in Monemvasia - Peloponnese ✈️ News from Greece

Author: spainsun Date: Thursday, April 26 ⭐ Threshold 4 (2 Votes)

Easter is the most important of religious holidays for the Greeks and Monemvasia town provides many opportunities for you to have a good time and experience the unique atmosphere of Easter in Greece. Spending Easter in Monemvasia is definitely a spiritual experience, as the locals live the Passion Week in devoutness and deep contemplation. Delve into an overwhelming spiritual atmosphere and participate into sacred rituals, ancient-old traditions and joyful celebrations!

Monemvasia, founded by the Byzantines in the sixth century, is a breathtaking medieval tower town located on the south-eastern coast of the Peloponnese. Upon entering the castle, your journey through time begins. Peer into the history of the fortress -the so-called "Gibraltar of the East"-, which was occupied by the Byzantines, the Crusaders, the Venetians, and the Turks in the past and explore this mystical stone-built settlement, nestled at the edge of a big rock by the sea. The "Kastro" (castle) is divided into two parts, the lower and upper town. In the lower part of the town, explore the ruins of the historic buildings situated there - among which the Muslim Mosque, a preserved 16th century building housing the Archaeological Museum-, as well as the magnificent Byzantine churches. In the (uninhabited) upper part of the town, you will come across the remains of old Byzantine buildings. A rocky twisty path leads you to the Fortress of Youlas offering an outstanding view of the city!


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Information provided by: www.visitgreece.gr/ Date: 26/Apr/2012 10:12:42 (9480 reads) Threshold: 4 (2 Votes)
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