Greece Is Open For Travel (pt. 17) - Monemvasia: Our trip through the Greek islands is nearly done. Below is a pin map showing the ports of call and sites visited. Our last stop before...

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Greece Is Open For Travel (pt. 17) - Monemvasia

Jun 3, 2022 18:28:10 #

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Our trip through the Greek islands is nearly done. Below is a pin map showing the ports of call and sites visited. Our last stop before returning to the modern day world is Monemvasia, known colloquially as "The Rock." It's a small island that juts out of the water a scant 200 meters from the mainland. The top is a large plateau standing some 100m (about 300ft) above sea level. In ancient days, the island was a fortress. The name derives from two Greek words, mone and emvasia, meaning "single entrance". True to its name, there was only one gate into the walled city. Then, if invaders were spied, a steep stairway to the top provided additional safety to the inhabitants. (In truth, there is a second entrance: there is a port below, where ships could unload. But it's too small for an invading force to use).

A more modern site, Monemvasia's history extends back to the Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman eras. Thus, the architecture takes on more of "modern" aspect, compared to the early, pre-Christian era Greeks.

"The Rock"
"The Rock"...