The region of Sparta has been inhabited already for 4000 years. King Otto of Greece founded modern Sparta in 1836. He was the first Greek king after independence. It is impossible to miss the statue of Leonidas, whom we will meet again at the Thermopylae. His heroic fight represents the military strength of ancient Sparta. […]
Peloponnese
Corinth Canal
The narrow canal between the Greek mainland and the Peloponnese is called the Isthmus of Corinth. Already the Roman emperor Nero sent 6.000 slaves to cut a canal through the isthmus. 3 Month later, after the suicide of Nero, the construction work was stopped due to high costs. The Corinth Canal has a length of […]
Poros and the Peninsula of Methana
Coming from Didyma we reach the sea near the town of Achladitsa. Please watch the video We drive along the coast, past the island of Hydra to Galatas opposite to the island of Poros. Poros is one of the popular destinations of the Athenians, because the island is easy accessible by boat. Small cruise ships […]
Neméa and Plateés Dervenakia
Nemea, an ancient site, is located 25 km southwest of Corinth in the northeastern Peloponnese. The stadium is reminiscent of the Nemean Games, which, in ancient times had a similar reputation as the Olympic Games. The well-preserved vaulted entrance tunnel for the athletes to the stadium had a direct connection to the dressing room surrounded […]
Temple of Apollo – Bassae
The Temple of Apollo at Bassae lies 1,130 meters above sea level and can be reached by mountainous roads. The Temple of Apollo was built around 430 BC as gratitude to Apollo Epicurean, who allegedly saved the inhabitants during the Peloponnesian War with a medicinal plant from the plague. Please watch the video However our […]