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Monemvasia is one famous areas of Greece. The photos that we took tell you why..
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Some topics of interest of Monemvasia Greece...
An overview of Monemvasia
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 The name Monemvasia derives from the Greek words “Mone” and “Embasia” which means “Single entrance”. The medieval castle-town of Monemvasia –or Palia Monemvasia- stands on a 300-meter high rock off the east coast of the Peloponnese and is connected to the mainland through a bridge. It is also called “Malvasia”, the “ Gibraltar of the East” or simply “the Rock”.
Among the attractions found within the walls, visitors can admire many Byzantine churches, monumental buildings, the house of the famous Greek poet Yiannis Ritsos, and an archaeological collection, housed in a historical building at the square of Elkomenos Christos.
At a distance of 1 km from the castle lies the village of Nea Monemvasia or Gefyra. The modern settlement offers visitors all the necessary facilities.
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:: Nea Monemvasia
The village of Nea Monemvasia is at a distance of about 1 km from the castle. While the old city of Monemvasia is a treasure in historical terms, the village of Nea Monemvasia offers tourists the most convenient facilities. The beach of Palia Monemvasia village is pebbly and has excellent waters for swimming. There is also a paved road to the beach.
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