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 The Peloponnese the southernmost point of the Balkan Peninsular, and as a peninsular itself, it is the largest in Greece. It is shaped like the palm of your hand and the centre is mostly covered with mountains. On the outer rim there are valleys and beautiful beaches.
According to Herodotus, it’s first inhabitants were the Pelasgians around 3000BC. Later occupants include the Achaeo-Aeolians, the Ionians and the Dorians. The Peloponnese plays an important part in the making of Greek history. In the 13C BC the cultural centres of the Mycanean Civilization (Argos, Tirins, Amyclae, Pylos and Myceanae) appeared, which shone the light for the development of the rest of Greece.
In the 7C BC the city-states of Corinth, Sparta, Ilida, Messenae, and Sikiona were developed. The civilization of this period saw its peak in the 5C BC.
The Peloponnese from one side to the other, is a huge archaeological site filled with priceless treasures, temples, palaces, museums, statues, urns and ancient theatres such as Epidavros. There are also many castles and towers from the Byzantine and Frankish eras
The Peloponnese has many Byzantine churches, such as those at Mystra.
Finally it combines rare natural beauty with lush green forests, wild mountains, rivers, gorges, lakes, valleys, beautiful beaches, picturesque villages and awe inspiring caves, such as the caves of Dirou. |
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