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.
  • Locality with about 21,900 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 170 metres (550 feet)
  • …is also known as “Dimos Monemvasia”

Places of Interest

Discover Monemvasia Mosque and Aghia Sofia.
The Mosque of Monemvasia is a former located…
The Church of Hagia Sophia or Holy Wisdom…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gefyra and Palia Monemvasia.
Village
is a village.
is a hamlet.
5 km north of Monemvasia
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Latitude
36.6886° or 36° 41′ 19″ north
Longitude
23.0504° or 23° 3′ 1″ east
Open location code
8G85M3Q2+C4
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

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

Places with the Same Name

Localities in the Area

“There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.”

Laconia: Highlights

Learn more about Mystras and Monemvasia.