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High angle view of Mystras, Greece.
Panoramic view of iconic Byzantine and medieval fortified despotate of Mystras on Mount Taygetos location near Sparta town, Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece.
Kaya village from Oludeniz, Fethiye, Turkey.
Aerial view of Ruins from the town of Mystras
This aerial view captures the enchanting medieval town of Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Nestled on a hillside, the town showcases a rich history with its well-preserved Byzantine churches, monasteries, and fortifications. Mystras, once a flourishing center of art and culture during the Byzantine era, is surrounded by lush greenery and dramatic mountainous landscapes. The architectural remnants of palaces and religious buildings offer a unique glimpse into the grandeur of the Byzantine Empire. This iconic site is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and cultural travelers.
Ruins of the medieval Byzantine ghost town-castle of Mystras, Peloponnese, Greece
Building Ruins in Mystras Greece Byzantine Medieval City
The San Giovanni Fortress (St. John’s Fortress) is a medieval stronghold perched 260 meters above Kotor, Montenegro, forming the uppermost part of the city’s fortifications. Originally built during the Byzantine era and expanded by the Venetians in the 15th–17th centuries, the fortress was a key defensive structure guarding the Bay of Kotor. It is connected to the Old Town by a 1,350-step stone staircase that runs along the fortified city walls.
Tourist walking in the ancient city of Olympos
Ruins of old town in Mystras, Greece - archaeology background
The ancient ruins of Mystras, Greece, scattered along a hillside with panoramic views of the valley and surrounding mountains.
The rock of Cefalu ( La rocca di Cefalu) and the ruins of the old castle, Palermo province, Sicily, Italy
Mystras - Greece
ruins of syedra ancient city in Antalya Turkey. Ancient cities in Turkey. Tourism in Turkey.
The medieval, Byzantine city Mistras (fragments) near town Sparta on an autumn sunny day (Greece, Peloponnese)
This aerial view captures the enchanting medieval town of Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Nestled on a hillside, the town showcases a rich history with its well-preserved Byzantine churches, monasteries, and fortifications. Mystras, once a flourishing center of art and culture during the Byzantine era, is surrounded by lush greenery and dramatic mountainous landscapes. The architectural remnants of palaces and religious buildings offer a unique glimpse into the grandeur of the Byzantine Empire. This iconic site is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and cultural travelers.
Saint Hilarion in Northern Cyprus
Stone steps in the old Turkish city on a hill in Alanya, Turkey.
Kardamili old town, Messenia, Greece. Old Kardamili is a small collection of abandoned fortified tower-houses clustered around a beautiful 18th century church in Messenia Peloponnese Greece.
The San Giovanni Fortress (St. John’s Fortress) is a medieval stronghold perched 260 meters above Kotor, Montenegro, forming the uppermost part of the city’s fortifications. Originally built during the Byzantine era and expanded by the Venetians in the 15th–17th centuries, the fortress was a key defensive structure guarding the Bay of Kotor. It is connected to the Old Town by a 1,350-step stone staircase that runs along the fortified city walls.
Greece. Peloponnese. Sparta. The Mystras Castle.
Ruins of Mystras ancient town near Sparta, UNESCO world heritage archeological sight.
Archaeological Site of Mystras, Greece, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Istanbul, Turkey - September 6, 2025: Two visitors walking up a dirt path surrounded by greenery toward the ruins of Yoros Castle in Anadolu Kavağı. The ancient stone fortress walls rise in the background under a clear blue sky. The site is a historic landmark and popular hiking destination offering scenic views of the Bosphorus.
Mother and daughter taking selfies while walking in the Historical Greek Kayakoy in Fethiye
Ruins of old town in Mystras, Greece - travel background
Ruins of the old town of Mystra near the city of Sparta in Greece
Thessaloniki, walls of the old town
Mystras - the former capital of the despot Morea
Ancient city of Syedra, Turkey. Antique ruins, historic old building overgrown with green trees
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