FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK...WE SALUTE YOU!!!
Well i am a real Son of a Gun and i am back on the Peloponnese.
Monemvasia is a fantastic fortified medieval town on a small island just
off the south east coast of the Peloponnese. It is joined to the
mainland by a 200 meter long causeway. The name means single entrance,
which along with its imposing walls made it almost impossible to invade.
It became a very wealthy town because of its secure defenses and
strategic position for sea trade.
The town was founded in 583 AD
withstanding several invasion attempts before falling to the Crusaders
under William II of Villehardouin in 1248. The town surrendered under
honorable terms after a three year siege. The fortified town begins at
sea level and climbs a staggering 100 meters to a plateau called Upper
Monemvαsia.
Vehicles are not allowed within the fortified walls
making it a very pleasant place to stroll and look around. Inside the
gates the town has beautiful narrow walkways weaving their way up to the
summit. You will find charming little cafes, restaurants, boutiques and
hotels throughout the lower part of the town with most of them boasting
a wonderful view of the sea. All of these businesses are tastefully
built inside the original historic buildings of the town which still has
several original Byzantine churches as well. In the summer the island
gets swamped by well healed Greeks, honeymooners and foreign tourists so
it's best to get there early if you want to have a really good look.
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| The causeway leading to Monemvasia. |
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| Romancing on the stone... |
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| Lovely place for a lunch or simply a stroll. |
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| A pirate's view of the sea... |
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A view from Upper Monemvasia.
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1 comment:
Being in Monemvasia is like living in a fairy tale!! Such a beautiful place and so very well-captured on your pictures!
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