Mystras (also Mistra, Mystra and Mistras) lies approximately eight kilometres west of the modern town of Sparti, Sparta.

Reasons to go there

The ancient city lies on the slope of a hill with the fortress at its top.

Its fortifications and churches, its palaces and mansions, its roads and fountains, charm thousands of visitors daily and offers them valuable insights in the evolution and culture of the Byzantines.

The ruins of most of the buildings are still visible. A few churches have been totally reconstructed. Several buildings stood without a roofs, exposing beautiful frescos to the elements.

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Nowadays, only the churches stand, reminiscent of the old glorious times. The Palaces and other buildings are quite damaged.

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How to get there

Some 10 minute’s drive from Sparta by car or by bus. You also can walk: it takes one hour and a quarter to promenade there from Sparta.

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