Messenia 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 Messenia!
Messenia, Messenia, Peloponnese Archaeological Site of Ancient Messene contains the ruins of the large classical city-state of Messene refounded by Epaminondas in 369 BC, after the battle of Leuctra and the first Theban invasion of the Peloponnese. Epaminondas... View More
Messenia, Messenia, Peloponnese The temple was dedicated to Apollo Epikourios ("Apollo the helper"). It was designed by Iktinos, architect at Athens of the Parthenon. The ancient writer Pausanias praises the temple as eclipsing all others but the temple of... View More
Messenia, Messenia, Peloponnese The Archaeological Museum of Messenia is located in Kalamata, the capital of Messenia in southern Greece. The museum is built on the site of the city's old market hall. Among else its collection includes the finds which were... View More