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Methoni
Date: May 09, 2008
Messenia Review:
Methoni, is one of the most historical places in the Peloponnese, with a cultural life that is centuries old. The ancient city of "Ampeloessa Pidassos" as is mentioned in Homer, has been, through the course of centuries, an important stop for every ship and traveller towards the East and Southeast Mediterranean. It has been a city renown for its great harbour with commercial and strategic value.
Its imposing castle, one of the biggest in the Mediterranean, occupies the whole of the cape of the SW shore. Built on ancient walls it has been through the course of centuries the target of every conqueror, Franks, Venetians, Ottoman. Their identity was kept on the walls of the castle that rise to this day in an environment charged with the memories of the past.
The visitors tour in this important archaeological site constitutes an unforgettable experience.
Today, the town of Methoni still remains a traditional place with great touristic development.
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Review Posted by:
Derek
Messenia Topic: General
Location: Messenia
Times Viewed: 76
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