P1060724 The archaeological site of Mystras is a late Byzantine settlement that developed from the mid-13th century. From 1262 it was the site of the secular and...
The archaeological site of Mystras is a late Byzantine settlement that developed from the mid-13th century. From 1262 it was the site of the secular and…
IMG_7153 Mystras features: a preserved urban design for the settlement, a Frankish castle, a Byzantine palace, churches with paintings.
Mystras features: a preserved urban design for the settlement, a Frankish castle, a Byzantine palace, churches with paintings.
P1060821 Mystras is located on a hill to facilitate defense; fresh water springs are available on the hill as well as timber and quarries for construction material.
Mystras is located on a hill to facilitate defense; fresh water springs are available on the hill as well as timber and quarries for construction material.
IMG_7156 After the Turks conquered it in 1460, Mystras remained an important city. In the 17th century, Turks were living inside the walled city while Muslim, Christian...
After the Turks conquered it in 1460, Mystras remained an important city. In the 17th century, Turks were living inside the walled city while Muslim, Christian…
P1060814 The castle overlooks the fertile valley of the river Evrotas, providing the city with farm produce and livestock.
The castle overlooks the fertile valley of the river Evrotas, providing the city with farm produce and livestock.
IMG_7246 The city of Mystras was fortified, following the fortification principles of greco-roman cities. In fortified byzantine cities (from the 7th century onwards) an...
The city of Mystras was fortified, following the fortification principles of greco-roman cities. In fortified byzantine cities (from the 7th century onwards) an…
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IMG_7242 Even after the fall of the Roman empire cities stuck to a 2 crossing street plan, with other streets parallel to the original 2 streets. However in Byzantine...
Even after the fall of the Roman empire cities stuck to a 2 crossing street plan, with other streets parallel to the original 2 streets. However in Byzantine…
IMG_7158 Saint Dimitrios church, built in 1262.
Saint Dimitrios church, built in 1262.
IMG_7161 Saint Dimitrios church.
Saint Dimitrios church.
IMG_7163 Saint Dimitrios church.
Saint Dimitrios church.
IMG_7166 Saint Dimitrios church.
Saint Dimitrios church.
IMG_7168 Saint Dimitrios church.
Saint Dimitrios church.
IMG_7169 Saint Dimitrios church.
Saint Dimitrios church.
IMG_7170 Saint Dimitrios church.
Saint Dimitrios church.
IMG_7171 Saint Dimitrios church.
Saint Dimitrios church.
IMG_7173 Saint Dimitrios church.
Saint Dimitrios church.
IMG_7175 Saint Dimitrios church.
Saint Dimitrios church.
IMG_7177 Saint Dimitrios church.
Saint Dimitrios church.
IMG_7178 Saint Dimitrios church.
Saint Dimitrios church.

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