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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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Harmony Holiday Apartments

4 of 5 stars
Patras, Greece
Dec 25, 2009

It is very good group of apartments but in a world wide comparison it is quite expensive. For example you can find at least same price in Cannes France,but Longos is not Cannes! more

Aiolos Hotel Apartments

4 of 5 stars
liverpool
Dec 24, 2009

Been to stoupa three times now, each time have been impressed with the location, beaches and accomodation. Stayed in Aiolos Hotel on the most recent visit. Great location just above Kalogria beach and...more

Pension Dafni

4 of 5 stars
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Dec 21, 2009

We chose Pension Dafni from a Trip Advisor forum recommendation and then very few, but good, Trip Advisor Reviews. It was frustrating as there were so few photographs to give us the "real picture"...more

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