Two-day excursion to Ancient Olympia, Two-day excursion to Ancient Olympia. A place that became famous from ancient times Sparta is built on the eastern foothills of Taygetos, A place that became famous from ancient times Sparta is built on the eastern foothills of Taygetos, Two-day excursion Lake Plastira. In Mystras they dominate 7 important churches with Agios Dimitrios being the Metropolis. Royal wooden roof, with fine sculptures on the chancel and frescoes. In its courtyard is the Metropolitan Palace, today the Museum of Mystras.
Also the Acropolis and the Ancient Theater of Sparta is one of the best places worth seeing. The existence of a theater in the city of Sparta dates back to the 5th century. Three-day trip to Thessaloniki. and is witnessed in the ancient authors. The theater of Sparta stands out for its size, as well as for the quality and luxury of its construction. It was made of local white marble. A special feature of the theater is the stage, as she was not permanent but mobile. It was wooden and transported on wheels, while it was kept in a building in the west lane, the "stage". Leonidio is a town in the prefecture of Arcadia and the capital of the Municipality of South Kynouria. It is built on the shores of the Myrtoos sea below Mount Parnonas. It's far away 93 km. from Tripoli and 210 km. from Athens.
Interests
The ancient theater of Sparta, a great technological achievement and perhaps the greatest theater in antiquity.
The beautifully and elaborately carved stone facade of the monastery is a major attraction.
The Holy Monastery of Panagia Elona is one of the most famous monasteries of Arcadia.
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Meeting at the predetermined point and departure for the castle state of Mystras. We will visit the Holy Monastery of Pantanassas and tour the historical site of Mystras. Immediately afterwards we will depart for Sparta, where we will have lunch and settle in the hotel. Overnight.
After breakfast, departure for Kosmas, a traditional village in Parnon ., in a green landscape full of fir forests and running water. Then we will visit the Holy Monastery of Panagia Elona , built on a vertical and imposing red rock , giving the impression of floating. There we will worship the Holy Icon of Panagia Elona, work of the Apostle Luke. We will continue to Leonidio , known for the imposing red rock that rises above the settlement. We will have lunch there. Back to our base, Athens.
Two-day excursion to Ancient Olympia - Two-day excursion to Ancient Olympia
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Two-day excursion to Ancient Olympia, Two-day excursion to Ancient Olympia. A place that became famous from ancient times Sparta is built on the eastern foothills of Taygetos, A place that became famous from ancient times Sparta is built on the eastern foothills of Taygetos.
Two-day excursion to Ancient Olympia, Two-day excursion to Ancient Olympia. A place that became famous from ancient times Sparta is built on the eastern foothills of Taygetos, A place that became famous from ancient times Sparta is built on the eastern foothills of Taygetos.