What to do and see in West Greece, West Greece: The Best Historic Sites

December 14, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in West Greece, Greece including Topos Thysias, Archaeological Site of Olympia, Roman Odeon, Agia Lavra Monastery, The Garden of Heroes, Nafpaktos Old Port, Dymaean Wall, Ancient City of Iniades, Temple of Zeus in Stratos, Botsaris Tower.
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1. Topos Thysias

Kalavrita 25001 Greece
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5.0 based on 76 reviews

Topos Thysias

on the hill of Kapi, located 500 meters from the center, on the road to Ski Center

Reviewed By slamerson

This is a memorial to the men who were killed by the Nazi's during WWII. All of the men over 12 were marched out to the hillside and shot. Don't miss the museum in the center of town which is dedicated to this event.

2. Archaeological Site of Olympia

Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece +30 2624 022517 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=2358
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4.5 based on 3,911 reviews

Archaeological Site of Olympia

Reviewed By andrewbT6830DR - London, United Kingdom

We had a guide who explained about the site very interesting learning all about the site the museum is very interesting The running track is impressive seeing where the Olympic flame is lit is interesting had to YouTube as did not realised the flame is lit and transported to the intended site were the olympics are taking place Well worth a visit

3. Roman Odeon

Paleon Patron Germanou, Patras 262 25 Greece +30 261 022 3587 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/gh251.jsp?obj_id=1835
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Roman Odeon

4. Agia Lavra Monastery

Kalavrita 250 01 Greece +30 2692 022363 http://www.religiousgreece.gr/web/guest/monasteria/-/asset_publisher/0bMEUXPQRK0A/content/iera-mone-agias-lauras
Excellent
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4.5 based on 179 reviews

Agia Lavra Monastery

Reviewed By SaintClair1986 - Athens, Greece

The monastery is dedicated to the hero of Greek resistance Petmezas, whose personal belongings you can see in the museum.. Highly recommend.

5. The Garden of Heroes

Mesolongion 30200 Greece +30 697 718 4599
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

The Garden of Heroes

Reviewed By froghop96 - Pataskala, United States

We visited today and greatly enjoyed visiting the memorial to a turning point battle in the war for liberation. We were very lucky to run into a very friendly and knowledgeable grounds keeper who took the time to answer our questions. If you are looking for Lord Byron, you will not find his heart (it is indeed in England) but you will indeed find internal organs buried where Byron wanted to be buried. His statue is between the memorial for the mass grave of soldiers and the powerful memorial to a man showing his grieving daughter. The park is free and is built where a fort was with very small remnants left. Definitely a place to see!

6. Nafpaktos Old Port

Naupactus 30300 Greece +30 694 834 5815 http://www.nafpaktos.gr
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4.5 based on 319 reviews

Nafpaktos Old Port

Reviewed By DirkW107 - Alexandra Headland, Australia

I would imagine most people see Nafpaktos as a stop on the way to better known landmarks ; disgorge the bus to visit the toilets, take some quick snap-shots and maybe a drink. Nothing wrong with that, but the little really deserves a longer visit. The old Venetian port and castle are so charming and picturesque ; they also have a lot of history behind them - remember The Battle of Lepanto . . . that was here ! Walk around the old port (don't miss Cervantes Statue !), through the arch in the fortified wall towards the Gulf of Corinth and watch the young people dive off the small pier, then have a stiff drink in one of the many cafe's around the small harbour. Now continue your trip.

7. Dymaean Wall

Eparchiaki Odos Araksos-Manoladas, Kalogria 252 00 Greece +30 2693 051605 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=18783
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Dymaean Wall

8. Ancient City of Iniades

Katochi 30200 Greece
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Ancient City of Iniades

9. Temple of Zeus in Stratos

Agrinio 30100 Greece
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

Temple of Zeus in Stratos

Reviewed By Konstantinos_Stathis - Agrinio, Greece

The ruins of ancient Greek temple of Zeus in Stratos. If you love ancient history and it happens to be around, give it a go for sure. Free entrance for the ancient Theater right there too!

10. Botsaris Tower

Naupactus 30300 Greece +30 2634 029779
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Botsaris Tower

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