Ancient Zarax
Ancient Zarax is a castle in Laconia, Peloponnese. Ancient Zarax is situated nearby to the cemetery Κοιμητήριο, as well as near the church Ι. Ν. Αγίου Νικολάου.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Zarax.
Zarax
Archaeological site
Photo: DFJPOLITIS, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Zarax or Zarex was a town on the eastern coast of ancient Laconia, with a good harbour, situated upon a promontory, which is a projection of Mount Zarax.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Geraka Port and Ierakas.
Ierakas
Village
Ierakas is a small village built along a natural fjord on the south east coast of Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of Zarakas. Ierakas is famous for its port or limani, providing docks for yachts and boats. Ierakas is situated 3½ km northwest of Ancient Zarax.
Palia Monemvasia
Hamlet
Photo: Lapost, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Palia Monemvasia is a hamlet, which is situated 7 km southwest of Ancient Zarax.
Ancient Zarax
- Type: Castle
- Also known as: “Καστέλι του Μοριά”
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
36.78664° or 36° 47′ 12″ northLongitude
23.08828° or 23° 5′ 18″ eastOpen location code
8G85Q3PQ+M8OpenStreetMap ID
node 8925656088OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castle
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In Other Languages
“Ancient Zarax” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Αρχαίος Ζάραξ”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Acropolis of Ancient Zarax and Κοιμητήριο.
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