Monemvasia Island is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Monemvasia Island!
Monemvasia Island, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Island, Peloponnese A church with an octagonal dome, built in the 12th century (1149-1150). Carvings date from the 12th century and frescoes from the end of the 12th and the early 13th centuries.
Oral and written reports link the church to the Byzantine... View More
Agia Sofia - Hodegitria Church
Agios Nikolaos Church
Monemvasia Island, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Island, Peloponnese A cross-domed church built in 1703 on the ruins of two Byzantine churches.
The inlaid inscription on the pediment over the entrance states that it was built from scratch by the Monemvasiot doctor and philosopher Andreas Likinios.... View More
Agios Nikolaos Church
Archaeological Collection of Monemvasia
Monemvasia Island, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Island, Peloponnese The archaeological collection of the fortress of Monemvasia is housed in an old mosque in the main square in the lower town, opposite the town cathedral of Elkomenos Christos.
This small museum contains artefacts chiefly found... View More
Archaeological Collection of Monemvasia
Archaeological Site of Monemvasia
Monemvasia Island, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Island, Peloponnese View More
Archaeological Site of Monemvasia
Castle of Monemvasia
Monemvasia Island, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Island, Peloponnese View More
Castle of Monemvasia
Elkomenos Christos Church
Monemvasia Island, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Island, Peloponnese Basilica with a cupola, three semi-circular arches to the east and a domed narthex to the west.
The current architectural form is the result of alterations at various times, but the original structure probably dates from the... View More
Elkomenos Christos Church
Giannis Ritsos’s Birthplace
Monemvasia Island, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Island, Peloponnese As one enters the main gate of the Lower Town, immediately above it to the left is the birthplace of the poet Giannis Ritsos. View More
Giannis Ritsos’s Birthplace
Monemvasia Lighthouse
Monemvasia Island, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Island, Peloponnese Monemvasia Lighthouse View More
Monemvasia Lighthouse
Panagia Chrysafittisa Church
Monemvasia Island, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Island, Peloponnese Domed churchbuilt during the first Turkish occupation after a miracle-working icon from the Panagia church in Chrysafa, Lacedaemonia (Mystras) was found in a well on the south side of the church, where a chapel was built.
To... View More
Panagia Chrysafittisa Church
Panagia Myrtidiotissa Church
Monemvasia Island, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Island, Peloponnese A domed basilica built during the second Venetian occupation. The worship of the Panaghia (Virgin) Myrtidiotissa originated on the island of Kythera, which had trade and cultural links with Monemvasia. According to a local tradition,... View More