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The castle of Methoni: The fortress that the powerful of the earth wanted

The castle of Methoni was, along with that of Koroni, the "eyes of the Mediterranean". It is said that the fortress, which is bordered on three sides, was wanted by all the powerful of the earth because of its geostrategic position. It is one of the best-preserved castles in Southern Europe - and of course Greece. To understand the importance of the area, it is enough to consider that we come across the first references from Homer's time! Road Trip to Messinia: A Destination of Stunning Contrasts Methoni castle: all ...

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