Monemvasia

Monemvasia is in . Monemvasia is one of Greece’s most dramatic and atmospheric destinations — a medieval fortress town carved into a huge rock rising from the sea off the coast of Laconia in the southeastern Peloponnese.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Monemvasia Mosque and Aghia Sofia.

Mosque
Photo: Iolchos07, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Mosque of Monemvasia is a former located in the lower medieval town of , in the region of . 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.

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 , , . It forms part of the wider archaeological site of Monemvasia.

Church
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gefyra and Palia Monemvasia.

Village
Photo: Glinard, CC BY 4.0.
is a village.

Hamlet
Photo: Lapost, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 5 km north of Monemvasia.

Monemvasia

Latitude
36.6886° or 36° 41′ 19″ north
Longitude
23.0504° or 23° 3′ 1″ east
Population
21,900
Elevation
169 metres (554 feet)
Open location code
8G85M3Q2+C4
Geo­Names ID
8133723
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Monemvasia” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Μονεμβασίας”
  • Greek: “Μονεμβασιάς” (historical)

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Notable Places Nearby

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