The archaeological site of Mystras Greece has located 5 km from the town of Sparta, in Laconia Peloponnese, mainland Greece. The Byzantine Castle of Mystras is geographically located on the southern side of Peloponnese, close to Sparti Town. The Castle is an old town surrounded by Byzantine walls and with an imposing palace on top of the hill. Most of all this place is famous for its Byzantine churches with the impressive frescoes inside. At the foot of the hill is the modern village of Mystras, with traditional architecture and nice squares. Holidays in Mystras can be combined with visits to lovely close destinations, like Monemvasia and Gythio. In the courtyard of Agios Demetrios, you can visit the Archaeological Museum with many Byzantine and ecclesiastical exhibits. In 1989, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Monument. Things to do in the region include hiking and cycling.

How to get there?

Mystras can be reached by KTEL buses connecting it to Sparti. To travel by bus from Athens or elsewhere in the Peloponnese, you must first reach Sparti. To drive from Athens, take the National Road to Corinth, then follow the route to Tripolis and Sparti. Signs from Sparti will guide you to Mystras (about 218 km from Athens). There is no airport in Mystras; the nearest are Kalamata (summer-only, charter flights) and Athens International Airport (year-round flights). From either city, visitors can reach Mystras by bus or car.

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Where to head next?

Keep exploring the best of Greece! After Mystras, the top destinations to visit are Monemvasia, Olympia, and Mycenae.