Mystras, the wonder of Morea, was built as an amphitheatre around the fortress erected in 1294 by the prince of Achaia, William of Villehardouin. Reconquered by the Byzantines, then occupied by the Turks and the Venetians. The city was abandoned in 1832 leaving the breathtaking medieval ruins standing in a beautiful landscape. Belongs to he UNESCO World Heritage.
You may visit the Olive and Greek Olive Oil Museum in Sparta. The museum transports you to the culture, history and technology of the olive cultivation and olive oil production in Greece, from prehistoric times to early 20th century.
