Mystras, a marvelous wonder in the Peloponnese listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Byzantine power in the 13th century. Developed along the hillside under an existing fortress, the city's influence helped it develop culturally and politically over several hundred years. We'll see the 14th-century Brontochion Monastery and the 15th-century Pantanassa Monastery, with beautiful interior frescoes. On our way back, we'll stop in Sparta, synonymous with the military glory of ancient Greece. While Athens was known for its philosophers, Sparta was famous for its military strength. Sparta remained a prominent Peloponnesian power until losing its independence in 192 BC.
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Mystras, a marvelous wonder in the Peloponnese listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Byzantine power in the 13th century. Developed along the hillside under an existing fortress, the city's influence helped it develop culturally and politically over several hundred years. We'll see the 14th-century Brontochion Monastery and the 15th-century Pantanassa Monastery, with beautiful interior frescoes. On our way back, we'll stop in Sparta, synonymous with the military glory of ancient Greece. While Athens was known for its philosophers, Sparta was famous for its military strength. Sparta remained a prominent Peloponnesian power until losing its independence in 192 BC.
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