The Lion Gate in Mycenae, Sparta, Diru Cave, Delphi, the fortified city of Monemvasia, Mitras Fortress, ancient cathedrals and temples, the Olympic flame field - all this is located on the Peloponnese Peninsula. Sights of Greece are striking in their beauty, uniqueness, they carry travelers to those bygone times, when Hellenic culture was only in its infancy. When it reached its peak, and then the sands of oblivion obliterated it from the face of the earth, leaving only the ruins of once majestic structures as a keepsake to their descendants.
A map of the Peloponnese with attractions to help tourists navigate the area and visit all interesting places. There are several cities on the peninsula that every traveler who wants to not only swim in the sea and enjoy the local scenery, but also to study architecture, look at archaeological sites, and get to know the culture of the once great people, needs to visit. Argos, Mystra, Mycenae, Navplion, Ancient Olympia and Corinth are the main stops for tourists on the Peloponnese.
The sights of Argos are mainly in ancient architectural structures, although there is a very beautiful nature. If you look from the Argos fortress, which most attracts vacationers, it offers a beautiful view of the valley of roses, olive plantations, the Aegean Sea and the city itself. In Argos there are destroyed villages, the ruins of an ancient theater have been preserved, there is the first Greek temple, the sanctuary of the goddess Hera - Geryon. According to some, this is the oldest city in Europe, which Peloponnese can undoubtedly be proud of.
Sights of Navplion consist of three fortresses: Bourtzi, Acronapflia and Palamidia. The first belonged to the Venetians, and until 1930 the executioner lived there. The second was built on a hill around the 15th century; its bas-relief is decorated with an image of a Venetian lion. The third fortress is the largest in Greece; it was built in 1710. She was under the control of both Turkish troops and Greek militias. At one time, the Peloponnese saw violent and bloody battles.
The sights of Ancient Corinth are known only for the well-preserved ruins of a once-large city. From the temple of Apollo, built in the 5th century BC, several columns remain. In the local archaeological museum you can see all the finds of archaeologists, among which there are mosaics, vases, jewelry. It is worth visiting the upper Corinth, where chapels, mosques, as well as the fountain of Haji Mustafa, still working, have been found.
All these unique monuments can be seen on the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. The sights of this peninsula can be explored more than one day, many interesting monuments of antiquity are located in the city of Ancient Olympia, famous in the old days. Here, during excavations, a temple of Zeus with many sculptures and monumental columns was discovered. In the east there is a stadium and a hippodrome. For a better acquaintance with the city, you should visit the archaeological museum. It will take more than one day to explore all the sights of the Peloponnese, but this time will not be wasted.