Greece the Church of St. Paraskevi in the castle town of Monemvasia
Monemvasia is a uniquely preserved medieval town that is carved into the majestic grey rock like a sculpture. By land, there is only one way in, via a causeway, as the origin of its name (one entrance) implies. The “Gibraltar of the East” or a “stone ship” about to set sail, as the famous Greek poet Yannis Ritsos described his birthplace, beckons you for a journey through time, wandering through vaulted alleyways and past churches and aristocratic mansions.
Take a swim in its crystal-clear waters and sample its delicious cuisine and legendary wine. Following in the footsteps of knights, pirates, crusaders and emperors, who all fell under the spell of this mythical place in the Peloponnese, time will stand still and you’ll become one with history.
Take a swim in its crystal-clear waters and sample its delicious cuisine and legendary wine. Following in the footsteps of knights, pirates, crusaders and emperors, who all fell under the spell of this mythical place in the Peloponnese, time will stand still and you’ll become one with history.
Photography Tips
You need mostly a wide angle lens and one telephoto for some shoots is ok. the afternoon and the sunset is the best hours
Travel Information
Take a bus from Athens or rent a car. No ferry or taxi boats to Monemvasia.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Sunset in spring
Sunrise & Sunset
07:11 - 17:16
| current local time: 08:18
Photo Themes
Church
path
st. paraskevi
Street
Sunset
Locations
monemvasia
lakonia
Peloponnese
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