Monemvasia, Medieval fortress town on a rocky island in Laconia, Greece
The stone buildings of Monemvasia rise from a massive sea rock, connected to the mainland through a 400-meter natural causeway.
Byzantine settlers established this strategic Mediterranean port in the 6th century, creating a fortified settlement accessible only through a single entrance point.
The city holds numerous Byzantine churches, including the Church of Christ Elkomenos with its marble throne and the domed Church of Agia Sofia.
Visitors reach Monemvasia by car from Athens in 4 hours, with accommodations available in restored medieval buildings within the fortress walls.
The lower town contains a network of stone passages where residents lived continuously since medieval times without interruption until present day.
Location: Monemvasia Municipality
Location: Commune of Monemvassia, Lakonia
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Website: http://monemvasia.gov.gr
GPS coordinates: 36.68778,23.05556
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
Church of Agia Sofia
234 m
Zarax
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Monemvasia Mosque
66 m
Kastania Cave
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Church of Elkomenos Christos (Monemvasia)
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Gerakas port
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Church of Agios Nikolaos
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Naos Panagias Myrtidiotissas
23 m
Cape Maleas Lighthouse
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Gythio Lighthouse
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Church of Agios Antonios (Monemvasia)
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Panaghia Chrisaffitisa
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Moudari Lighthouse
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Church of Pantanassa, Pantanassa
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Potamos community bridge
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Chalasmata 6th c. basilica
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Simos beach
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Pyrgos Tzanetaki
43.7 km
Pori beach
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Tower of Palia Monemvasia
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East Wall of Lower town of Monemvasia
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Gytheion Port
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Palaiochora Castle
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Castle of Reichea
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Church of Koimiseos Theotokou, Apidea
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Bust of Stylianos Mavomichalis, Gytheio
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Bust of Ioannis Tsingounis, Skala
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