Top Things to do in Laconia Region
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8 Ancient Ruins in Laconia Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Laconia Region, Greece including Amyklaion and Sanctuary of Apollo, Monemvasia Fortress, Archaeological Site of Mystras, Ancient Pellana, Acropolis and Ancient Theater, Temple of Artemis Orthia, Archaeological Site of the Acropolis of Sparta, Old Church.
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1. Amyklaion and Sanctuary of Apollo
2. Monemvasia Fortress
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 722 reviews
Reviewed By 335elinorb - London, United Kingdom
Great walk to the very top. Why stay there and not go to the top. Fabulous short visit. Great views from the main square.
3. Archaeological Site of Mystras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 642 reviews
Reviewed By SusannahP191 - Tiverton, United Kingdom
Really interesting Byzantine medieval fortified city on a hill overlooking the surrounding valley. Do wear decent shoes, there's a lot of steep steps and rocky pathways. Allow half a day for the complete site, upper and lower levels.
4. Ancient Pellana
5. Acropolis and Ancient Theater
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By lemongrass26 - Australia, null
We paid 8 euros to see a fortress in nafplio that was a couple of hundred years old, then we came to Sparta and saw ruins that are Millenia old, for free! Here’s my tips, please read if you’re visiting... If you follow google maps directions, you end up at the old entrance gate. It has been closed because it was previously unsupervised and last summer a number of cars were stolen there. So a caretaker of the site came around to us and told us this and told us to enter from the other entrance, which is through Sparta town and behind the Sparta stadium. Once you find the stadium you’ll see signs to the ruins and pass a kindergarten on your left. Free (limited) parking and free entry. The caretaker did mention that in the future they might start charging entry fee but due to the economy I know a number of museums have been closed or sites left open for entry in recent years. It’s amazing to walk through the old theatre and imagine how 17,000 people would sit there to watch or listen to performances. Although it is not as well cared for as other ancient sites in Greece that you pay entry for, we found the information Baird’s to be very informative and the caretaker was very friendly and helpful. He also works at the museum in Sparta and if we had time we surely would have gone to check it out. Please don’t dismiss this because of other reviews on here, it’s free so you’ll sure get your money’s worth ???? and I don’t know if we missed something but we went also to mystras and felt underwhelmed.
6. Temple of Artemis Orthia
7. Archaeological Site of the Acropolis of Sparta
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By ronrT9847RJ
Having studied Greek ancient history, a visit to Ancient Sparta was a must. Located only a 5 minute drive from the modern town, it contains only a little of what must have been a great place. Entry was free and there is plenty of parking. The acropolis is still there as are several ruins.
8. Old Church
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