Things to Do in Peloponnese (region)

There are 5 attractions in Peloponnese (region). Acrocorinth, fortified acropolis dominating the corinthian isthmus, is the most popular.

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Acrocorinth

Fortified acropolis dominating the Corinthian isthmus

Archaeological Site

Epidaurus

Ancient theatre renowned for exceptional acoustics and sanctuary

Archaeological Site

Mycenae

Mycenaean citadel famed for Lion Gate and tombs

Archaeological Site

Mystras

Byzantine fortified town with well-preserved ruins

Archaeological Site

Peloponnese

Southern Greek peninsula rich in ancient archaeological sites

Tiryns

Bronze Age archaeological site with cyclopean walls

Archaeological Site

Taygetus

Mountain range forming Taygetos massif in Peloponnese

Sicyon

Ancient Greek city in the Peloponnese, classical ruins

Ancient Corinth

Ancient Corinth

Ancient Greek city-ruins and archaeological site

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Cape Matapan

Greece's southern mainland cape with steep sea cliffs

Nemea

Ancient archaeological site and historic Greek wine region

Archaeological Site

Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

Ancient Greek theatre famed for exceptional acoustics

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Mantinea

Ancient Arcadian city, site of classical battles

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Tegea

Ancient Arcadian city with significant archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

Elafonisos

Small Peloponnese island famed for turquoise waters, beaches

Mount Kyllini

Greek mountain in the Peloponnese, mythic associations

Treasury of Atreus

Treasury of Atreus

Large Mycenaean tholos tomb near Mycenae

Cape Maleas

Remote Peloponnesian cape known for treacherous seas

Lion Gate

Bronze Age gateway at Mycenae with relief lions

Diolkos

Ancient paved trackway across Corinth Isthmus for ships

Archaeological Site

Messene

Extensive ancient Greek archaeological site with classical ruins

Phlius

Ancient Greek city-state with archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

Ithome

Ancient hilltop acropolis and stronghold in Messenia

Sphacteria

Small Greek island noted for ancient naval battles

Lerna

Archaeological site in Peloponnese linked to Greek myth

Mount Parthenion

Mount Parthenion

Mythic mountain associated with ancient Greek legends

Franchthi Cave

Prehistoric cave site with Paleolithic to Neolithic remains

Pavlopetri

Submerged Bronze Age town, earliest underwater archaeological site

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Hexamilion wall

Hexamilion wall

Byzantine defensive wall across the Isthmus of Corinth

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Lake Stymphalia

Lake Stymphalia

Mythic marshy lake in Peloponnese associated with Heracles

Mount Lykaion

Ancient sacred mountain associated with Zeus and rituals

Sea-cliff cave with ancient human fossils

Orchomenus (Arcadia)

Orchomenus (Arcadia)

Ancient Arcadian city with archaeological remains

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Palace of Nestor

Palace of Nestor

Mycenaean palace ruins near Pylos, Bronze Age site

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Asine

Ancient coastal city and archaeological site in Peloponnese

Archaeological Site

Heraion of Argos

Heraion of Argos

Ancient sanctuary of Hera near Argos, archaeological ruins

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Mainalo

Mountain massif in Arcadia, Peloponnese region

Ancient Lacedaemonian city near Sparta with ruins

Archaeological Site

Sapientza

Small uninhabited Greek islet in Ionian Sea

Bourtzi Castle

Small fortress on harbor islet protecting Nafplio

Temple of Athena Alea

Temple of Athena Alea

Ancient sanctuary of Athena Alea in the Peloponnese

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Greek pyramids

Ancient pyramid-like structures of debated origin

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Lycosura

Ancient Arcadian city site with archaeological remains

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Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia

Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia

Ancient Spartan sanctuary dedicated to Artemis Orthia

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Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus

Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus

Ancient healing sanctuary with famous classical theater

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Cleonae (Argolis)

Cleonae (Argolis)

Ancient Argive city near Corinth with archaeological remains

Dendra

Archaeological Mycenaean site with ancient chamber tombs

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Midea (Argolid)

Midea (Argolid)

Mycenaean citadel ruins in the Argolid plain

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New Navarino fortress

New Navarino fortress

Ottoman-Venetian fortress near Pylos, coastal stronghold

Alepotrypa Cave

Alepotrypa Cave

Neolithic cave settlement with prehistoric burials

Cranae

Small islet off Peloponnese with lighthouse

Isthmia (sanctuary)

Isthmia (sanctuary)

Ancient sanctuary near Corinth, site of Isthmian Games

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Larisa (Argos)

Ancient fortified hilltop near Argos in Peloponnese

Old Navarino castle

Old Navarino castle

Medieval fortress overlooking the Bay of Navarino

Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation

Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation

Cultural museum preserving Peloponnesian folk costumes and artifacts

Phigalia

Ancient Greek archaeological site with rock-cut temple

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Proti Island

Small Peloponnese island with sandy beaches

Schiza

Uninhabited Greek islet in the Peloponnese archipelago

Vaphio

Bronze Age tombs near famous Vaphio Cups

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Ancient Achaean city site in the northern Peloponnese

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Pirene (fountain)

Pirene (fountain)

Ancient Peloponnesian fountain associated with Greek mythology

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Ancient Arcadian city ruins in the Peloponnese

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Stymphalus (Arcadia)

Stymphalus (Arcadia)

Ancient Arcadian town noted in Greek mythology

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Archaeological Museum of Argos

Archaeological Museum of Argos

Regional museum exhibiting artifacts from Argos and Peloponnese

Heraion of Perachora

Heraion of Perachora

Ancient sanctuary of Hera overlooking Corinthian Gulf

Archaeological Site

Lechaeum

Ancient port area of Corinth in the Peloponnese

Archaeological Site

Mountain range in the Peloponnese with limestone peaks

Venetiko

Small uninhabited islet off Peloponnese coast

Ladon Lake

Man-made lake in Peloponnese with hydroelectric dam

Lake Taka

Peloponnese lake with local ecological importance

Skiritida forest

Skiritida forest

Peloponnese forest of oak and Mediterranean biodiversity

Early Christian Basilica of Lechaeum

Early Christian Basilica of Lechaeum

Ruined early Christian basilica at ancient Lechaeum

Military Museum of Kalamata

Military Museum of Kalamata

Museum documenting military history and artifacts of Kalamata

Filiatra Eiffel Tower

Filiatra Eiffel Tower

Small Eiffel Tower replica in Filiatra town

Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns

Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns

Mycenaean citadels with monumental tombs and fortifications

Historical Site

Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae

Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae

Well-preserved classical temple situated on a mountain slope

Historical Site