Pýrgos

Pýrgos is a locality in , . Pýrgos is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Croceae and Gytheio.

Village
or Krokeai was a village of ancient Laconia on the road from Sparta to Gythium, and near the latter place. It was celebrated for its marble quarries. is situated 5 km north of Pýrgos.

Photo: Gary Bembridge, CC BY 2.0.
is a relaxed seaside town in on the eastern edge of the Mani Peninsula. Once the main port of ancient Sparta, today it’s known for its colourful harbourfront, easy beaches, and a laid-back, local feel.

Pýrgos

Latitude
36.83724° or 36° 50′ 14″ north
Longitude
22.55174° or 22° 33′ 6″ east
Elevation
236 metres (774 feet)
Open location code
8G84RHP2+VM
Geo­Names ID
255232
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In Other Languages

“Pýrgos” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Pýrgos”
  • Greek: “Πύργος”

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