![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...](thumbs/P1060724.webp)
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.](thumbs/IMG_7153.webp)
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.](thumbs/P1060821.webp)
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...](thumbs/IMG_7156.webp)
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.](thumbs/P1060814.webp)
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...](thumbs/IMG_7246.webp)
The city of Mystras was fortified, following the fortification principles of greco-roman cities. In fortified byzantine cities (from the 7th century onwards) an…