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  • The Venetian winged lion of St. Mark in the courtyard of the Vouleftiko. Nafplio. Peloponnese. Greece The building was first a Mosque and then the Parliament of the Greek republic. One of the most attractive towns in Greece, Nafplio is a maze of medieval narrow paved streets, a delightful harbor lined with palm trees and imposing 15th century fortresses. From 1829 to 1334, the town was the first capital of liberated Greece.
    Greece_Nafplio_096.tif
  • View of the starting line, on the east side of the Olympic stadium, furthest from the entrance. Ancient Olympia, Greece. The restored Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_067.tif
  • View of a marble base inscribed in Ancient Greek in the Sanctuary of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_021.tif
  • Section of the Doric colonnade of the Palaestra, dated to the 3rd century BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese, Greece. The Palaestra is a large square building, with a central court surrounded by a Doric colonnade with 19 columns on each side and numerous side rooms used for oiling of bodies, dressing, bathing and lecturing. The central court was where the athletes practised wrestling, boxing, the pankration and jumping. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_022.tif
  • Part view of the frieze on the eastern pediment of the Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. Now in the Archaeological museum, the frieze depicts the preparations for the chariot race between Pelops and Oenomaus. The figure of Zeus is in the centre, the tallest point of the pediment.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_016.tif
  • Peloponnese. Greece. View of scenic fertile and mountainous landscape of the prefecture of Messenia.
    Greece_Messenia_Landscape_002.tif
  • Ruins of a Tholos shaped building in the lower city south central area, perhaps part of a sanctuary or heroon. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_090.tif
  • View of the remains of the theatre with seats cut into the limestone hill. Lower city, Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_051.tif
  • Structure cut into the east side of the Acropolis hill. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_037.tif
  • Mountainous landscapes surrounded Lake Stymphalia, which is filled with dense reeds in the summer, Peloponnese, Greece. Famous in myth as the site where Herakles slew the man-eating Stymphalian Birds, the Stymphalia wetland ecosystem is rich in flora and fauna and hosts over 150 species of birds. The lake is one of the most important wetlands in the Mediterranean and has been included in the European Network of protected areas, NATURA 200.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_011.tif
  • View from the Royal palace of the north-western walls and Nafplio in the distance. Tiryns, Peloponnese, Greece. Possibly the port of Mycenae, Tiryns is one the greatest cities of the ancient Mycenaean civilization and is considered a masterpiece of ancient military architecture. Tiryns is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Tiryns_031.tif
  • Mycenae. Peloponnese. Greece. Close up view of two lions of the monumental Lion Gate, the entrance to the citadel of Mycenae. The gate, built in 1250 BC, is named after the two lions carved into the triangular slab of grey limestone above the lintel.
    Greece_Mycenae_003.tif
  • General overview of the ancient stadium from the south, Nemea, Peloponnese Greece. Located 400 meters southeast of the Temple of Zeus amidst scenic landscape, the stadium is partly cut into the hill and the 600 ancient feet long running track still has its original starting lines marked with stones.
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_081.tif
  • View of the small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus in the town of Palaia Epidaurus. Peloponnese, Greece. Re-discovered in 1970 the theatre dates to the middle of 4th century BC and was dedicated to the Greek God Dionysus. It originally had a to seat 2000 spectators.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Small_Theatre_011.tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_006.tif
  • View of the facade of the Pyramid of Hellinikon, near the city of Argos, Peloponnese, Greece.  The Pyramid is made of grey limestone blocks and is believed to have been used as either as a memorial, or tomb, or observation tower or perhaps as a garrison. Archaeologists are unsure on its date of construction and various opinions give its construction sometime between 2700 BC to the 400 BC.
    Greece_Hellenikon_Pyramid_007.tif
  • The altar at the Sanctuary of Artemis Mesopolitis. Orchomenos, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the Altar is an elongated rectangular construction made of limestone slabs, it is preserved in a height of two blocks. Greek alphabet letters (from A to Y) are inscribed in the foundation blocks as an indication that the altar was prefabricated elsewhere and reassembled here.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_038.tif
  • The Ancient Greek theatre at an altitude of 800 metres provides a spectacular view of the valley of Kandila.  Orchomenos, Peloponnese, Greece. Founded on the slope of the Acropolis, the theatre which dates from around the 4th-3rd century BC consisted of 40 rows of seats and had the capacity for 4000 spectators. It has a semi-circular orchestra which contains a cylindrical altar in situ and two marble thrones. The first row consists of the official seats (proedria) which is one long section of white marble with a single back and arms rests at either side.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_019.tif
  • Middle Bronze Age settlement (2000-1600 BC) on the hill of Prophitis llias (Aspis), Argos, Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Argos_Ilias_Hill_006.tif
  • Square monumental pedestal dating to the 2nd century AD, Agora, Argos, Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Argos_Agora_016.tif
  • Ancient Corinth. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the remains of the ancient Greek theatre which was originally built in the 5th century BC and then remodelled during the Roman period in particular during Emperors Hadrian’s time. In the background is the limestone mountain of Acrocorinth, which was first the Greek acropolis and then a fortress for the Romans and Byzantines.
    Greece_Ancient_Corinth_062.tif
  • Ancient Corinth. Peloponnese. Greece. View of part of the elegant Corinthian style entablature from the Temple of Octavia which dates from the 1st century AD, during the Roman period. Apart from the foundations, very little else remains of the temple which was destroyed by fire around 350 AD.
    Greece_Ancient_Corinth_057.tif
  • The rushing waters of the Lousios River next to Ancient Gortys. Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Lousios_River_010.jpg
  • View of the village of Karytaina or Karitaina situated on a hill in Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. Rising above the town is 13th century Frankish castle.
    Greece_Karytaina_008.jpg
  • Ruins of the Asklepion baths, a sanctuary of the Greek God of healing Asclepius at Ancient Gortys, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The archaeological site of Ancient Gortys is sited beside the River Lousios, at an altitude of 350 metres, near the village of Atsilochos, in mountainous Arcadia.
    Greece_Ancient_Gortys_034.jpg
  • Ruins of the Asklepion, a sanctuary of the Greek God of healing Asclepius at Ancient Gortys, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The archaeological site of Ancient Gortys is sited beside the River Lousios, at an altitude of 350 metres, near the village of Atsilochos, in mountainous Arcadia.
    Greece_Ancient_Gortys_028.jpg
  • Ottoman fountain. Nafplio. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Nafplio_099.tif
  • View of the 15th century small island Venetian fortress known as Bourtzi in the harbour of Nafplio. Peloponnese. Greece.  It was built to defend against maritime intruders. One of the most attractive towns in Greece, Nafplio is a maze of medieval narrow paved streets, a delightful harbor lined with palm trees and imposing 15th century fortresses. From 1829 to 1334, the town was the first capital of liberated Greece.
    Greece_Nafplio_065.tif
  • Waterfront view of the 15th century island Venetian fortress known as Bourtzi in the harbour of Nafplio. Peloponnese. Greece.  It was built to defend against maritime intruders. One of the most attractive towns in Greece, Nafplio is a maze of medieval narrow paved streets, a delightful harbor lined with palm trees and imposing 15th century fortresses. From 1829 to 1334, the town was the first capital of liberated Greece.
    Greece_Nafplio_001.tif
  • View of the Exedra of the Hellanodikai, on the south embankment of the Olympic stadium. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Hellanodikai is a stone enclosure where the judges sat close to the track in the middle of the south embankment. The Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_062.tif
  • Methoni. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the fairly-tale like octagonal Venetian Bourtzi tower situated on a little islet and joined by a causeway to the 13th century Venetian fortress.
    Greece_Methoni_002.tif
  • Pylos. Peloponnese. Greece. View of docked red and white boat at Pylos also known as Navarino, a colourful graceful French designed town that rises from the embrace of a beautiful natural harbour lined with colourful fishing boats and a lively town square that’s filled with cafés.
    Greece_Pylos_006.tif
  • Sparta. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the stage ruins and part view of the cavea of the ancient theatre of Sparta. Located on the southern slope of the Acropolis of Ancient Sparta, its construction dates to the transition from the late Hellenistic period to the early Roman one and probably to 30-20 BC, while some elements date back to the end of the 4th century AD. It was one of the largest in Ancient Greece seating approx. 17,000 spectators.
    Greece_Sparta_005.tif
  • Ruins of a Tholos shaped building in the lower city south central area, perhaps part of a sanctuary or heroon. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_088.tif
  • Ruins of a Tholos shaped building in the lower city south central area, perhaps part of a sanctuary or heroon. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_081.tif
  • Drinking water edifice at the southern end of the ancient stadium, Nemea, Peloponnese Greece. The excavated and restored ancient Greek stadium which dates from 330 BC is located 400 meters southeast of the Temple of Zeus amidst scenic landscape.
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_088.tif
  • The Temple of Zeus in the centre of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea Peloponnese Greece. Built in 330 BC on the site of earlier temple, the Temple of Zeus is a Doric peripteral temple consisting of 32 limestone outer columns (6 by 12 columns) and the temples construction is unusual as it included three Greek architectural forms, the Doric, the Corinthian, and the Ionic
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_059.tif
  • The Temple of Zeus in the centre of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea Peloponnese Greece. Built in 330 BC on the site of earlier temple, the Temple of Zeus is a Doric peripteral temple consisting of 32 limestone outer columns (6 by 12 columns) and the temples construction is unusual as it included three Greek architectural forms, the Doric, the Corinthian, and the Ionic
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_038.tif
  • Nemea. Peloponnese. Greece. View of fluted column drums of the Temple of Zeus n the centre of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea. Built in 330 BC on the site of earlier temple, the Temple of Zeus is a Doric peripteral temple consisting of 32 limestone outer columns (6 by 12 columns) and the temples construction is unusual as it included three Greek architectural forms, the Doric, the Corinthian, and the Ionic. The temple is currently under restoration and a number of additional columns have been erected since this image was taken.
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_016.tif
  • View over ruins to the Hestiatorion Propylon. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the early third century BC, the proylon was a Doric, hexastyle, prostyle edifice with walls on the east and west sides. Initially the Hestiatorion was identified as the Gymnasium; however research indicates that it was a large banqueting hall where ritual meals relating to the cult of Asklepios were consumed. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_002.tif
  • View of the facade of the Pyramid of Hellinikon, near the city of Argos, Peloponnese, Greece.  The Pyramid is made of grey limestone blocks and is believed to have been used as either as a memorial, or tomb, or observation tower or perhaps as a garrison. Archaeologists are unsure on its date of construction and various opinions give its construction sometime between 2700 BC to the 400 BC.
    Greece_Hellenikon_Pyramid_005.tif
  • A spectacular view of the valley of Kandila from the ancient site of Orchomenos, Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_002.tif
  • View of the ancient Greek theatre of Megalopolis, Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece. The theatre dates to 371 BC and was one of the largest theatres of ancient Greece. It had a seating capacity of 20,000 spectators and was renowned for its acoustics.
    Greece_Megalopolis_Greek_Theatre_003.tif
  • View of the church of Agia Fotini, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece.  Constructed by architect, painter and hagiographer Kostas Papatheodorou, the church mergers architectural and spiritual elements of different eras, from classical Greece, to Byzantine and modern Greek Orthodox. The complex includes a Jacobs Well and a monument in honour of the local people.
    Greece_Mantineia_Agia_Fotini_006.tif
  • Ancient paved stone pathway within the Agora, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_066.tif
  • The Exedra of Epigone ruins, near the Agora north entrance, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The semicircular construction was two story building divided into several rooms and richly decorated with statues. It was transformed into a burial ground for Christians during lat antiquity. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_046.tif
  • Ruins of the rectangular Bouleuterion, the meeting place for the council (boule) of the city. Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The building is located along the southern long side of the Agora and was constructed in the 4th century BC.  The building consists of two one-aisled stoas sharing a common back wall. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_028.tif
  • General view over the 4th century BC Ancient Greek theatre at the Ancient Greek city of Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The theatre had an estimated capacity of 6200 spectators and its construction coincides with the re-foundation of the city soon after 370BC. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_020.tif
  • The Hellenistic theatre, cut into the side of the hill, dates from around 320 BC and was remodelled twice during the Roman period. Argos. Peloponnese. Greece. Nestling in the south-eastern side of the Larisa slopes, it is among the largest of ancient theatres constructed in Greece and was able to accommodate 20,000 spectators.
    Greece_Argos_Theatre_003.tif
  • Middle Bronze Age settlement (2000-1600 BC) on the hill of Prophitis llias (Aspis), Argos, Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Argos_Ilias_Hill_003.tif
  • Archaeological Museum. Ancient Corinth, Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Ancient_Corinth_082.tif
  • Ancient Corinth. Peloponnese. Greece. View at archaeological museum of the Dacian prisoner statue from the Roman period. Ancient Corinth was one of the most influential Greek city states in antiquity. The Romans razed the city in 146 BC; it was then rebuilt under Julius Caesar as a Roman city and prospered as the regions capital.
    Greece_Ancient_Corinth_073.tif
  • The marble base pedestal of Paeonios Victory (Nike). Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The base supported the 5th century BC statue of the winged Nike. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The 9 metre tall triangular marble pedestal is in front of the southeast corner of the Temple of Zeus. The statue of Nike, by the sculptor Paionios of Mende, is a masterpiece of Greek Art is housed in the museum. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_074.tif
  • Stone bases of the Zanes leading to the Olympic stadium entrance. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Zanes were bronze statues of Zeus erected and financed by the proceeds of the fines levied on athletes who broke the code of the ancient Olympic Games. The name of the offending athlete was inscribed on the base. The Zanes were placed in a visible place at the entrance to the stadium as an example to those competing in the Games. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_048.tif
  • Methoni. Peloponnese. Greece. View during dusk of a rocky shoreline on the extreme western tip of the Peloponnese.
    Greece_Methoni_012.tif
  • Pylos. Peloponnese. Greece. View on the left of the Hotel Miramare, a 3 star hotel on the waterfront of Pylos.
    Greece_Pylos_009.tif
  • Sparta. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the ruins and scant remains of the acropolis of ancient Sparta.
    Greece_Sparta_010.tif
  • Deep rock cut trenches or perhaps cisterns on the east side of the Acropolis hill. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_064.tif
  • View of the remains of the theatre with seats cut into the limestone hill. Lower city, Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_048.tif
  • Structure cut into the east side of the Acropolis hill. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_040.tif
  • Ruins of a Roman Villa, a complex of eleven rooms arranged around a paved courtyard with a  well. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_028.tif
  • A section of the western side of the Mycenaean cyclopean walls of Tiryns. Peloponnese. Greece. Possibly the port of Mycenae, Tiryns is one the greatest cities of the ancient Mycenaean civilization and is considered a masterpiece of ancient military architecture. Tiryns is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Tiryns_009.tif
  • Mani. Peloponnese. Greece. View of small boats in the harbour of the small resort village of Gerolimenas on the south western tip of the Mani.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Mani_001.tif
  • Gythion. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the ancient theatre from the late Hellenistic period at the attractive seaside town of Gythion. The port of ancient and modern Sparta and gateway to the Mani, Gythion is famous as the place where the fateful lovers Paris and Helen stayed prior to departing for Troy.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Gythion_007.tif
  • Fresh water stone channel along the side of the stadium running track. Nemea, Peloponnese Greece. The channel lines the sides of the track and brought fresh water for drinking and for wetting the track surface. The excavated and restored ancient Greek stadium which dates from 330 BC is located 400 meters southeast of the Temple of Zeus amidst scenic landscape.
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_098.tif
  • The Temple of Zeus in the centre of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea Peloponnese Greece. Built in 330 BC on the site of earlier temple, the Temple of Zeus is a Doric peripteral temple consisting of 32 limestone outer columns (6 by 12 columns) and the temples construction is unusual as it included three Greek architectural forms, the Doric, the Corinthian, and the Ionic
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_040.tif
  • Ruins of the monumental main propylaia of the Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Built in 300 BC, the structure originally had two facades, facing north and south, each with 6 Ionic columns. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • East wing Ionic columns of the Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
    Greece_Ancient_Sicyon_009.tif
  • View of the entrance of the Pyramid of Hellinikon, near the city of Argos, Peloponnese, Greece.  The Pyramid is made of grey limestone blocks and is believed to have been used as either as a memorial, or tomb, or observation tower or perhaps as a garrison. Archaeologists are unsure on its date of construction and various opinions give its construction sometime between 2700 BC to the 400 BC.
    Greece_Hellenikon_Pyramid_023.tif
  • View of the facade of the Pyramid of Hellinikon, near the city of Argos, Peloponnese, Greece.  The Pyramid is made of grey limestone blocks and is believed to have been used as either as a memorial, or tomb, or observation tower or perhaps as a garrison. Archaeologists are unsure on its date of construction and various opinions give its construction sometime between 2700 BC to the 400 BC.
    Greece_Hellenikon_Pyramid_019.tif
  • A spectacular view of the valley of Kandila from the ancient site of Orchomenos, Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_006.tif
  • A spectacular view of the valley of Kandila from the ancient site of Orchomenos, Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_005.tif
  • The ruins of the 4th century BC Temple of Athena Alea, Tegea, Peloponnese, Greece. Located in the ancient Arcadian city of Tegea, the all marble peripteral hexastyle Doric temple was the work of the Skopas of Paros, (Scopas the Parian) one of the great architects and sculptors of antiquity.
    Greece_Tegea_001.tif
  • View of the church of Agia Fotini, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece.  Constructed by architect, painter and hagiographer Kostas Papatheodorou, the church mergers architectural and spiritual elements of different eras, from classical Greece, to Byzantine and modern Greek Orthodox. The complex includes a Jacobs Well and a monument in honour of the local people.
    Greece_Mantineia_Agia_Fotini_003.tif
  • Entrance steps leading to the 4th century BC Ancient Greek theatre at the Ancient Greek city of Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The theatre had an estimated capacity of 6200 spectators and its construction coincides with the re-foundation of the city soon after 370BC. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_003.tif
  • The Hellenistic theatre, cut into the side of the hill, dates from around 320 BC and was remodelled twice during the Roman period. Argos. Peloponnese. Greece. Nestling in the south-eastern side of the Larisa slopes, it is among the largest of ancient theatres constructed in Greece and was able to accommodate 20,000 spectators.
    Greece_Argos_Theatre_020.tif
  • Ancient Corinth. Peloponnese. Greece. View of marble architectural fragments with Latin inscriptions within the archaeological site. Ancient Corinth was one of the most influential Greek city states in antiquity. The Romans razed the city in 146 BC; it was then rebuilt under Julius Caesar as a Roman city and prospered as the regions capital.
    Greece_Ancient_Corinth_060.tif
  • The fountain of Glauke, Ancient Corinth. Peloponnese. Greece. The fountain is a large cubic mass of limestone and received its name from Glauke, daughter of King Creon of Corinth and second wife of hero Jason Medea. It was originally built in the Archaic period and remodelled over time.
    Greece_Ancient_Corinth_037.tif
  • The arched stone bridge and the rushing waters of the Lousios River next to Ancient Gortys. Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Lousios_River_007.jpg
  • Ruins of the Asklepion baths, a sanctuary of the Greek God of healing Asclepius at Ancient Gortys, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The archaeological site of Ancient Gortys is sited beside the River Lousios, at an altitude of 350 metres, near the village of Atsilochos, in mountainous Arcadia.
    Greece_Ancient_Gortys_041.jpg
  • View of a Bell Tower at the imposing Fortress of Palamidi. Nafplio. Peloponnese. Greece. The fortress rises on the summit of outcrop of rock, 215 metres high above the delightful old Venetian town of Nafplion. The vast fortress was built by the Venetians between 1711 and 1714 to defend the town from the Turks; however the city fell to the Ottomans after siege lasting only one week in 1715. The largest such complex in Greece, the massive fortress consists of eight independent bastions, which were linked to each other, but could also be totally self-sufficient.
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  • View of the 15th century small island Venetian fortress known as Bourtzi in the harbour of Nafplio. Peloponnese. Greece.  It was built to defend against maritime intruders. One of the most attractive towns in Greece, Nafplio is a maze of medieval narrow paved streets, a delightful harbor lined with palm trees and imposing 15th century fortresses. From 1829 to 1334, the town was the first capital of liberated Greece.
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  • Small fishing boats in the harbour of the seaside town of Nafplio. Peloponnese. Greece. Above the town is the imposing Venetian fortress known as the Palamidi citadel which provides an amazing view of the surrounding sea to those who are willing to climb the 999 steps to the top.
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  • Statue of Nike of Paeonios at the Archaeological museum. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. The statue of Nike Victory was a votive offering to Zeues from the Messenoians and the Naupactians for their victory against the Spartans in the Archidameian was (421 BC). It was sculpted in Parian marble by Paeonis from Mendi in Chalkidki.  The statue, 2.11 metre in height, stood at the southeast corner of the Temple of Zeus on a triangular base, 9 metres high.
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  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View from the theatre with seats cut into the limestone hill. Lower city, Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
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  • Structure cut into the east side of the Acropolis hill. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
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  • Mountainous landscapes surrounded Lake Stymphalia, which is filled with dense reeds in the summer, Peloponnese, Greece. Famous in myth as the site where Herakles slew the man-eating Stymphalian Birds, the Stymphalia wetland ecosystem is rich in flora and fauna and hosts over 150 species of birds. The lake is one of the most important wetlands in the Mediterranean and has been included in the European Network of protected areas, NATURA 200.
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  • View from the Royal palace towards Nafplio in the distance. Tiryns, Peloponnese, Greece. Possibly the port of Mycenae, Tiryns is one the greatest cities of the ancient Mycenaean civilization and is considered a masterpiece of ancient military architecture. Tiryns is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • Mycenae. Peloponnese. Greece. View of Grave Circle A, the 16th century BC Royal tomb at the citadel of Mycenae. The tomb contained 19 bodies and 14 kilograms of gold funerary goods including the famous golden ‘mask of Agamemnon’.
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  • The original starting line (balbis) marked with stones at the southern end of the ancient stadium, Nemea, Peloponnese Greece. There is a stepped base at each end of the balbis for the support of a statue. The footraces began from the stone line with two grooves for the toes of the athletes, who were separated into 12 lanes by posts held in vertical sockets. The excavated and restored ancient Greek stadium which dates from 330 BC is located 400 meters southeast of the Temple of Zeus amidst scenic landscape.
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  • Small 5th century BC well near the grand entrance propylaia. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Ruins of the Stoa of Kotys, background are the Roman Baths. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. The Stoa of Kotys dates from the 3rd century BC and was a commercial area full of shops and porticoes.
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  • View of the small theatre of Ancient Epidaurus in the town of Palaia Epidaurus. Peloponnese, Greece. Re-discovered in 1970 the theatre dates to the middle of 4th century BC and was dedicated to the Greek God Dionysus. It originally had a to seat 2000 spectators.
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  • The ruins of a Temple in the Agora at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple and had 3 different building periods, from the Archaic to the Hellenistic. It was turned into a Basilica during the early-Christian period around the 5th century AD. The Hellenistic version was possibly dedicated to Apollo and was in Doric architectural style.
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  • The Ancient Greek theatre at an altitude of 800 metres provides a spectacular view of the valley of Kandila.  Orchomenos, Peloponnese, Greece. Founded on the slope of the Acropolis, the theatre which dates from around the 4th-3rd century BC consisted of 40 rows of seats and had the capacity for 4000 spectators. It has a semi-circular orchestra which contains a cylindrical altar in situ and two marble thrones. The first row consists of the official seats (proedria) which is one long section of white marble with a single back and arms rests at either side.
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  • The ruins of the 4th century BC Temple of Athena Alea, Tegea, Peloponnese, Greece. Located in the ancient Arcadian city of Tegea, the all marble peripteral hexastyle Doric temple was the work of the Skopas of Paros, (Scopas the Parian) one of the great architects and sculptors of antiquity.
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