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Methoni, is one of the most historical places in the Peloponnese, with a cultural
life that is centuries old. The ancient city of "Ampeloessa Pidassos" as is mentioned in Homer, has been, through the course
of centuries, an important stop for every ship and traveller towards the East and Southeast Mediterranean. It has been a city
renown for its great harbour with commercial and strategic value.
Its imposing castle, one of the biggest in the Mediterranean, occupies the whole of the cape of the SW shore. Built on ancient walls it has
been through the course of centuries the target of every conqueror, Franks, Venetians, Ottoman. Their identity was kept on
the walls of the castle that rise to this day in an environment charged with the memories of the past.
The visitors tour
in this important archaeological site constitutes an unforgettable experience.
Today, the town of Methoni still remains
a traditional place with great touristic development.
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