Acropolis of Ancient Zarax
Acropolis of Ancient Zarax is a castle in Laconia, Peloponnese. Acropolis of 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 Acropolis 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 Acropolis of Ancient Zarax.
Acropolis of Ancient Zarax
- Type: Castle
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
36.78639° or 36° 47′ 11″ northLongitude
23.08899° or 23° 5′ 20″ eastOpen location code
8G85Q3PQ+HHOpenStreetMap ID
node 9984171518OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castle
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In Other Languages
“Acropolis of Ancient Zarax” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Ακρόπολη Αρχαίου Ζάρακα”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ancient Zarax and Κοιμητήριο.
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