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Visiting Peloponnese, Greece


The Peloponnese is a large peninsula on the southernmost part of mainland Greece. Its history dates back to the Bronze Age. Buses and rental cars provide the best options for seeing the region's sites, such as Mycenae's ancient theater, Sparta's Archaeological Museum and the ancient ruins of Mystras, Olympia, Mycenae, Corinth and Artemis Orthia. Held by the Turks and the Venetians until Greek independence in 1821, this center of ancient Greece is also justly famous for traditional Greek... more » The Peloponnese is a large peninsula on the southernmost part of mainland Greece. Its history dates back to the Bronze Age. Buses and rental cars provide the best options for seeing the region's sites, such as Mycenae's ancient theater, Sparta's Archaeological Museum and the ancient ruins of Mystras, Olympia, Mycenae, Corinth and Artemis Orthia. Held by the Turks and the Venetians until Greek independence in 1821, this center of ancient Greece is also justly famous for traditional Greek dancing. « less
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Byron Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Athens, Greece
Nov 22, 2009

Beautiful hotel, travels you back in time, in great location. more

Ephira Hotel

1 of 5 stars
salonika
Nov 21, 2009

This was my worst experience ever!! I have stayed in many hotel, hostels, rooms to let etc, but this was an experience! It was really the filthiest, dirtiest, most terrible and smelly rooms.. Dont...more

Pension Marianna

Nov 21, 2009

We got married in Nafplio several years ago. We've seen a fair bit of the world and Nafplio is a wonderful town - especially in the off season. And in Naflio, this is the best place to stay. ...more

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