Museo
Ciudad antigua de Messini
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Rebecca
April 4, 2018
30 kilometers from Kalamata, in the western foothills of Mount Ithomi near the present village of Mavrommati, Ancient Messini, one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece, spreads over a long stretch.
Nicola
July 2, 2017
Archaeological site, with a wonderful stadium, without the crowds of Olympia.
Kyriakos
August 25, 2015
Ancient Town archaeological place
George
July 22, 2022
One of the most well preserved ancient greek theaters and stadium are located here, constituting a unique sightseeing.
Μaria
June 18, 2022
Messene is one of the most important cities of antiquity, and one which still has a great deal to offer. It boasts not only religious and public buildings, but also imposing fortifications, houses and funerary monuments. The city of Ancient Messene was founded in 369 BC by the Theban general Epaminondas . It became the capital of the free Messenian state following a long period -about four centuries- of occupation of the Messenian territory by the Spartans. Strong fortification walls with towers and gates are preserved along a course of 9.5 km, surrounding the city and Mt Ithome, where the sanctuaries of Zeus Ithomatas, Artemis Limnatis and Eileithyia stood. On the site of the city are preserved public and religious buildings, many of them reconstructed to a large degree.A plethora of statues, vessels and other moveable finds is on display at the nearby Archaeological Museum, testifying to the thriving society of Messene.
Messene is one of the most important cities of antiquity, and one which still has a great deal to offer. It boasts not only religious and public buildings, but also imposing fortifications, houses and funerary monuments. The city of Ancient Messene was founded in 369 BC by the Theban general Epamino…
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Messenia