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Methoni
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Methone, one of the most historical areas of the Peloponnese, with its long cultural life. The ancient city once "Ampeloessa Pidasos" as mentioned by Homer, was the route for centuries a major channel of each ship and travel to parts of Eastern and South Eastern Mediterranean. There was a city famous for the great port of commercial and strategic importance. |
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 The imposing castle, one of the largest in the Mediterranean region, occupies the whole area of south-west of Cape Coast. Built on an ancient wall has over the centuries the bone of contention every conqueror, Franks, Venetians, Ottomans. The identity was maintained in the walls of the castle which now rise imposingly in an environment loaded with memories of the past. The tour of the visitor to this important archaeological site is an unforgettable experience. Today the town of Methoni is a traditional village with great tourist development. |
