Kastro

Kastro is an archaeological site in Monemvasia, Laconia. Kastro is situated nearby to Church of Christ Elkomenos, as well as near the church Aghia Sofia.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Monemvasia Mosque and Aghia Sofia.

Monemvasia Mosque

Mosque

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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. Monemvasia Mosque is situated 160 metres south of Kastro.

Aghia Sofia

Church

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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. Aghia Sofia is situated 130 metres northwest of Kastro.

Church of Christ Elkomenos

Church

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Church of Christ Elkomenos is situated 120 metres south of Kastro.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Monemvasia and Gefyra.

Monemvasia

Hamlet

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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.