Things to Do in Sparta

There are 2 attractions in Sparta. Mystras, byzantine fortified town with well-preserved ruins, is the most popular.

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Mystras

Byzantine fortified town with well-preserved ruins

Archaeological Site

Taygetus

Mountain range forming Taygetos massif in Peloponnese

Tegea

Ancient Arcadian city with significant archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

Mount Parthenion

Mount Parthenion

Mythic mountain associated with ancient Greek legends

Sea-cliff cave with ancient human fossils

Ancient Lacedaemonian city near Sparta with ruins

Archaeological Site

Temple of Athena Alea

Temple of Athena Alea

Ancient sanctuary of Athena Alea in the Peloponnese

Archaeological Site

Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia

Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia

Ancient Spartan sanctuary dedicated to Artemis Orthia

Archaeological Site

Alepotrypa Cave

Alepotrypa Cave

Neolithic cave settlement with prehistoric burials

Cranae

Small islet off Peloponnese with lighthouse

Vaphio

Bronze Age tombs near famous Vaphio Cups

Archaeological Site

Lake Taka

Peloponnese lake with local ecological importance

Skiritida forest

Skiritida forest

Peloponnese forest of oak and Mediterranean biodiversity

Military Museum of Kalamata

Military Museum of Kalamata

Museum documenting military history and artifacts of Kalamata