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Real Name: Joaquin
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Mistras, a byzantine ghost town

by SirRichard - last update: Feb 7, 2003

Agia Sophia Church
On top of Taigetos mountain, just 5 km from Sparta,stands Mistras, an old byzantine city spreading over a hill.
It was the capital of Byzantine and Medieval Mystras. Was built by William II of Villehardouin in 1249, in the attempt of the Franks to establish their supremacy over the Peloponnese.
One of the most beautiful castles and ruins of Greece (4 me).
Mistras location

Where is it?

Mistras is located in the middle of the southern part of the Peloponnese peninsula.
Mistras is a site to be seen from upside down. It has 2 gates. The best is to enter by the upper and leave by the lowest. It takes 2-3 hours for a complete visit.
The hill is some 30 minutes away from Sparta (you can see the city at the background in the pic). There's a bus going there.
Up from the hill

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Comments for SirRichard about Mistras
Paul2001 Sun May 21, 2006 22:55 UTC
 I loved Mistras. Lovely photos.
iandsmith Fri Dec 24, 2004 15:19 UTC
 Nice stuff. Never heard of the place before.
Aggeliki Wed Feb 11, 2004 21:17 UTC
 Soon i m going to Mistras and Monemvasia again, i dont remember how many times i have been there, sir Joaquin :-))
truus_s Wed Mar 26, 2003 20:49 UTC
 Wow great page and nice photos!!I was there in 1998..but i have little photos..but a great videofilm..Thanks
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