Sparta, Ancient city-state in Greece
Sparta was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece, situated on the banks of the Eurotas River in Laconia.
In antiquity, Sparta was known for its unique social system and constitution, which completely focused on military training and excellence.
Spartan culture was centered around loyalty to the state and military service.
Today, modern Sparta is the capital of the Greek regional unit of Laconia.
Unlike other Greek city-states, Spartan women enjoyed status, power, and respect.
Location: Sparta Municipality
Inception: 900s BCE
Capital city: Sparti
Opening Hours: October-April: Monday-Sunday 08:30-15:30; May-September: Monday-Sunday 08:00-20:00
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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