Ákra Monemvasías
Ákra Monemvasías is a point in Peloponnese, Greece. Ákra Monemvasías is situated nearby to the village Gefyra, as well as near Agia Kyriaki.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Aghia Sofia and Monemvasia Mosque.
Aghia Sofia
Church
Photo: Patrice78500, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Church of Hagia Sophia or Holy Wisdom is a Byzantine church in the medieval town of Monemvasia, Peloponnese, Greece. It forms part of the wider archaeological site of Monemvasia.
Monemvasia Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Iolchos07, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Mosque of Monemvasia is a former mosque located in the lower medieval town of Monemvasia, in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Built in 1540 during the Ottoman era, reportedly above a former 16th century church, the mosque was abandoned following Greek independence in 1830, and was subsequently briefly used as a prison.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Monemvasia and Gefyra.
Monemvasia
Hamlet
Photo: AlMare, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Monemvasia is a town and municipality in Laconia, Greece. The town is located in mainland Greece on a tied island off the east coast of the Peloponnese, surrounded by the Myrtoan Sea.
Palia Monemvasia
Hamlet
Photo: Lapost, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Palia Monemvasia is a hamlet, which is situated 5 km north of Ákra Monemvasías.
Ákra Monemvasías
- Type: Point
- Also known as: “Akra Monemvasias”
- Category: landform
- Location: Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
36.69039° or 36° 41′ 25″ northLongitude
23.05888° or 23° 3′ 32″ eastElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
8G85M3R5+5HGeoNames ID
256793
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In Other Languages
“Ákra Monemvasías” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Ákra Monemvasías”
- Greek: “Άκρα Μονεμβασίας”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Lighthouse Monemvasia and Church Panagia Chrysafitissa.
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