In the western Peloponnese, in the "Valley of Gods", lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the most important athletic mega-event of all times; the Olympic Games. Olympia is one of the most well-known tourist destinations ...

An impressive Venetian fortress which blends perfectly into its natural surroundings as if it were a part of it. It was built in 1687 by the Venetian Morosini to serve as a defensive stand of the city. The last work ...

It is among the most important buildings in the city and located in Syntagma Square. It was originally built as a Turkish mosque in the late 18th century. It is a characteristic mosque of the late Otto architectural period, ...

Mythical Peloponnese traveled to Paris  giving dynamically presence for another year at the International Food and Drink Exhibition «SIAL 2016». The Peloponnese Region in order to enhance openness and competitiveness of quality Peloponnesian products participated with its own independent stand, where ...

It is housed in a neoclassical building of the early 20th century. On entering the museum one can see the works of the renowned artist Phaidon Patrikalakis. The exhibits in the museum represent life in the city of Nafplio ...

The most beautiful Christmas this year is expected to lead residents and visitors to Poros and Galatas. The municipalities of Poros and Trizinias plan a variety of celebrations. The festivities take place from the City of Poros, in cooperation with associations ...

On Friday, December 16, 2016 it will be held in the Onassis House, the premiere of The Great Eastern inspired by the novel by Andrea Empeirikos and is filmed in Hydra in the building of the former slaughterhouse on the ...

Simply known as "Stathmos"-“Station” by the locals. It is one of the many beautiful sites which marks the end or the beginning of the old city of Nafplio. The Peloponnesian Folk Art Foundation has created a museum space dedicated to ...

It was found Tuesday, October 4, 2011, just 50 cm below the ground, embellishing the corner wall of a Roman Villa, a few yards from the Small Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus. It is the trunk of a statue from the ...

It is the most important attraction, located on the south side of the bay, in the direction of Costa. Archaeological excavations were conducted periodically since the early 20th century, most of which were conducted by Americans in 1962. During the ...

The much frequented square of the local patron saint, with its magnificent church, is an embellishment for the city centre. Erected in 1859, the church is ornamented with exquisite religious paintings (hagiographies), with the figure of Christ Pantocrator dominant on ...

We are James and Vicky, two SSI dive instructors from the UK. Since discovering our love for the underwater world in the 1990s, we have dived sites across the world in all conditions. In 2019 we opened ...

The Small Theater of Epidaurus or "shell of the Argosaronic Gulf”, was excavated in 1971 after 23 centuries of silence. It is located in the Acropolis of the ancient city of Epidaurus at the South-Western slope and it has a ...

The park of the old train station is dominated by the bronze statue of the hero of the Greek Revolution, Lieutenant Theodore Kolokotronis, also known as ‘The Old Man of Moria’. This impressive statue is the work of the sculptor ...

or simply Platanos. It is named after the plane tree which once occupied the centre. The politicians of the nation would make speeches under that tree. It comprises the center of the city and is a beautiful big square surrounded ...