In 1349 #Mystras became the capital of #Byzantine Despotate of Morea in 1349 & palaces & monasteries were built. It’s vast & easily takes a day to visit - a place where you run out of superlatives.
I’ll post pictures of the city on another occasion. This post is merely the #castle.
#Peleponnese

Sapientza Lighthouse Discover the historic Sapientza Lighthouse in Messene, an iconic lighthouse with breathtaking views. Learn about its history how to visit this stunning landmark

The lighthouse is a 9.5m (31') stone tower built on the orders of #QueenVictoria on the southern coast of the #Peleponnese. Electrified in 1979, it has a focal height of 110m (358') above sea level.

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#MaritimeHistory #CoastalHistory #Πελοπόννησος #Ελλάδα

Vathi - Abandoned Mani tower house village

Another nikon coolpix s3700 image

#photography #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome
#greece #peleponnese #themani #vathi

Finikounda off season. You can watch the fish swimming in the harbour. Not. One. Tourist.
#Greece #Peleponnese #Messinia #Travel