Mystras
Country: Greece
Region: Europe
Period: 1349-1460
Location: 37.066667°N, 22.383333°E
Description
Mystras was a fortified city in the southeastern Peloponnese, Greece, that served as the capital of the Despotate of the Morea, a successor state of the Byzantine Empire, during the late Middle Ages. It was founded in the 13th century and later became an important center of Byzantine culture and Orthodox Christianity.
Modern Remains
Today, Mystras is a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its well-preserved Byzantine architecture, including churches, monasteries, and palaces. The ruins of the Palaces of the Despots, the Church of St. Demetrius, and the Monastery of Pantanassa provide a glimpse into the city's former splendor. Mystras remains an important archaeological and tourist site, reflecting the cultural and religious legacy of Byzantine Greece.