{"id":57969,"date":"2023-06-06T10:45:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T07:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/48-hours-in-sparta-in-the-legendary-city-of-greece\/57969\/"},"modified":"2023-10-01T14:47:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T11:47:54","slug":"48-hours-in-sparta-in-the-legendary-city-of-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/48-hours-in-sparta-in-the-legendary-city-of-greece\/57969\/","title":{"rendered":"48 hours in Sparta: In the legendary city of Greece!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is a fact that Greece is full of history. One could say that under every stone, there is a fragment of Greek, ancient civilization in which a piece of history is hidden. Undoubtedly, a place that played a vital role in building the long history of ancient and modern Greece is <strong>Sparta<\/strong>. In a city where the ancient and the modern are intricately linked. In Sparta, time could seem to have stopped in the time of <strong>Leonidas<\/strong>. But that is not the case. The city has managed to complicate its extremely important ancient elements in the construction of a modern city, which seems ideal to the locals, but also to every visitor.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/journey-through-history-the-sanctuary-of-menelaus-and-helen-of-beauty\/57967\/\">Journey through history: The Sanctuary of Menelaus and Helen of Beauty<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Athens to Sparta: 48 hours\u00a0 in the legendary city<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57925\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57925\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti.jpg.webp 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-1024x575.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-768x431.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57925 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti.jpg\" alt=\"Sparta\" width=\"1150\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The central square of Sparta with the many different options it offers to its travelers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From Athens, the capital, Sparta is about three hours away. The route is not tiring at all, as the new roads make the journey comfortable. In addition, there are places where you can stop and admire the route made by <strong>Pheidippides<\/strong>, the ancient Athenian runner, who in 490 BC, before the <strong>battle of Marathon<\/strong>, was sent from Athens to Sparta to ask for help for the war waged by the Greeks with the Persians. Today, this important contribution of Pheidippides to the outcome of the struggle is revived through <strong>Spartathlon race<\/strong>, which is organized every September.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57927\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57927\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/taxidi-sparti.jpg.webp 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/taxidi-sparti-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/taxidi-sparti-1024x768.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/taxidi-sparti-768x576.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57927 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/taxidi-sparti.jpg\" alt=\"Travel to Sparta\" width=\"1150\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/taxidi-sparti.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/taxidi-sparti-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/taxidi-sparti-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/taxidi-sparti-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sparta is a city with excellent street planning, with straight and wide streets and large squares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As soon as you arrive in Sparta, you will immediately feel the majesty of the place. The largest monument of the city, <strong>the statue of Leonidas<\/strong>, stands proudly at the beginning of the main avenue, Konstantinou <strong>Palaiologou Street<\/strong> as if he had stayed there, guarding the city. Starting the wandering from there, you can visit the archaeological site of Sparta, located behind the statue. There, you will be impressed with the ancient theater. It is worth walking to &#8220;<strong>Leonidaion<\/strong>&#8220;, where you will see up close the spot where Leonidas was buried.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57931\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57931\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mouseio.jpg.webp 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mouseio-300x168.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mouseio-1024x574.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mouseio-768x431.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57931 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mouseio.jpg\" alt=\"Sparta - Archaeological site\" width=\"1150\" height=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mouseio.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mouseio-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mouseio-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mouseio-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Archaeological Museum of Sparta awaits you<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After completing your tour of the exceptional and green archaeological site of Sparta, it&#8217;s time to stroll around the modern side of the city. <strong>Konstantinou Palaiologou Street<\/strong>, with its beautiful market and tourist shops, is there to make it difficult for you to choose what to buy for you and your loved ones. Shops with local products and miniatures \u2013 statues that will remind you of the beautiful memories you created there, will give a smile to your lips. The well-structured streets of the city, but also the characteristic palm trees, will make you understand why everyone admits that Sparta stands out for its unique street layout.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57929\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57929\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-lakonia.jpg.webp 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-lakonia-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-lakonia-1024x680.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-lakonia-768x510.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57929 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-lakonia.jpg\" alt=\"Sparta - Laconia\" width=\"1150\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-lakonia.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-lakonia-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-lakonia-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-lakonia-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The imposing old town hall, an excellent neoclassical building of 1909<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you ascend from there, you will come across the central square of Sparta. This is one of the most unique parts of the city, with the emblematic town hall, a magnificent neoclassical building that houses the keys to the city. The cafes around and on it are perfect for unwinding with a refreshing drink. This marks the beginning of your journey to Sparta.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mystras: The emblematic castle town<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57933\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57933\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mystras.jpg.webp 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mystras-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mystras-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mystras-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57933 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mystras.jpg\" alt=\"Sparta - Mystras\" width=\"1150\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mystras.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mystras-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mystras-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-mystras-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57933\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mystras, one of the most important UNESCO cultural heritage sites in Greece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A few minutes from Sparta is <strong>Mystras<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/peloponnese-en\/mystras-the-impressive-castle-town-a-world-heritage-site\/57962\/\">The landscape of Mystras will open new horizons to your imagination<\/a>.<\/strong> When you see the <strong>Palace of the Despots<\/strong>, the <strong>mansions of Lascaris<\/strong> and <strong>Frangopoulos<\/strong>, the gates and towers, and everything that has remained untouched by time, you will feel a shiver go through you. Mystras, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will offer you the opportunity to find yourself in a medieval-style site, while the castle, palace, and mansions of the surrounding area will make you feel like you are in a fairy tale.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/peloponnese-en\/mount-parnon-villages-greece\/57161\/\">Mount Parnon: The charming villages and the covert advice of skilled explorers<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Sparta to Taygetos: The Magic and the Mystery will overwhelm you<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57935\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57935\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-taygetos.jpg.webp 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-taygetos-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-taygetos-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-taygetos-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57935 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-taygetos.jpg\" alt=\"Sparta - Taygetos\" width=\"1150\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-taygetos.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-taygetos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-taygetos-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-taygetos-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57935\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore Taygetos, the experience is unique!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With an altitude of 2,404 meters, the <strong>mountain of Taygetos<\/strong> guards Sparta<strong>.<\/strong> Seeing it from the city, you will already feel the majesty of its nature. If you are one of the adventurous and climb into it, then you will understand what real magic means. The perimeter view will give you the opportunity to enjoy southern Greece from end to end, from <strong>Tainaro to Kythira<\/strong>. It is worth seeing from there the incredible sunrise, with the rays of the sun becoming more and more intense and slowly bathing every edge of the mountain. If you observe correctly, you will also see the famous &#8220;<strong>pyramid effect<\/strong>&#8221; of Taygetos, the most mysterious mountain peak in Greece.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The picturesque mount Parnon for unforgettable moments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58048\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58048\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/parnonas.jpg.webp 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/parnonas-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/parnonas-1024x684.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/parnonas-768x513.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58048 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/parnonas.jpg\" alt=\"Sparta - Parnonas\" width=\"1150\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/parnonas.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/parnonas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/parnonas-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/parnonas-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hiking in Parnonas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After the enjoyable wandering in Sparta, Mystras, and Taygetos, it is worth visiting the surrounding villages. Based in Sparta, you can easily go to the picturesque villages of Parnonas. The traditional villages that surround the mountain will satisfy your every desire. On the one hand, hikers can follow the paths of the laconic land and feel nature within them. On the other hand, lovers of tsipouro and food can enjoy pure oxygen and good conversation with their friends. <strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/peloponnese-en\/mount-parnon-villages-greece\/57161\/\">The picturesque villages of Parnon<\/a><\/strong> will fill your soul and eyes with beautiful images.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Menelaion: Where Menelaus lived with Helen of Troy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57939\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-menelainon.jpg.webp 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-menelainon-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-menelainon-1024x576.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-menelainon-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57939 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-menelainon.jpg\" alt=\"Sparta - Menelaion\" width=\"1150\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-menelainon.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-menelainon-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-menelainon-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-menelainon-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visiting the Menelaion is a journey through time and history<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After the excursion to Parnon and having returned to Sparta, there is one thing left to do to complete your experience in this charismatic place. <a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/journey-through-history-the-sanctuary-of-menelaus-and-helen-of-beauty\/57967\/\"><strong>Visiting the Menelaion will fill you with thoughts, such as extending your journey and staying longer on this Earth.<\/strong><\/a> Arriving at the sacred site of the mythical King Menelaus and Helen of Beauty, the first thing you will see is the ancient hill with its pyramidal shape. At its top, the view will make you forget everything that concerns you. Enjoying the sunset slowly falling in the valley of Sparta, feelings of serenity will flood your body, while the incredible silence of the spot will relax your senses.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sparta and its fine gastronomy<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57941\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57941\" style=\"width: 1150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-gastronomia.jpg.webp 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-gastronomia-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-gastronomia-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-gastronomia-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57941 size-full webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-gastronomia.jpg\" alt=\"Sparta - Gastronomy\" width=\"1150\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-gastronomia.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-gastronomia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-gastronomia-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sparti-gastronomia-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\"><\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sausages and Syglino. Two dishes you must try in Laconia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Rich in traditional dishes, Sparta leaves no palate complaining.<\/strong> Whether you love meat or want to follow a vegetarian diet, the city will cater to your every appetite. Dishes such as Bouzopoula, delicious piglet with crispy skin or Pitaroudes, delicious pies with spinach and wild greens, as well as zucchini tops, and zucchini blossoms with onion and tomato, are just a few of the fine foods that you will be lucky enough to enjoy in this city. Of course, upon your departure, you will not forget to take with you some of the countless local products of Sparta. Oranges, olive oil, honey, and traditional, handmade pasta from Sparta will remind you of the wonderful days you spent in the enchanting place of Laconia.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/realsparta.gr\/el-gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0realsparta.gr<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Real-Sparta-EOT.jpg.webp 604w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Real-Sparta-EOT-300x99.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57990 aligncenter webpexpress-processed\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Real-Sparta-EOT.jpg\" alt=\"Sparta - EOT\" width=\"604\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Real-Sparta-EOT.jpg 604w, https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Real-Sparta-EOT-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\"><\/picture><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMMqapAswjaW8Aw?hl=el&amp;gl=GR&amp;ceid=GR:el\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel to Greece \u2013 Google News \u2013 Follow us<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Read Also:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/central-macedonia\/royal-tombs-of-aigai-where-macedonian-splendor-unfolds\/62872\/\">Royal Tombs of Aigai: Where Macedonian splendor unfolds<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/peloponnese-en\/kokkala-mani-postcard-village-serene-beaches\/57416\/\">Kokkala at Mani: A postcard-like village with serene beaches<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/monemvasia-the-impressive-ship-made-of-stone-that-invites-you-to-get-on-board\/60764\/\">Monemvasia: The impressive \u201cship made of stone\u201d that invites you to get on board<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow exploringgreece.tv on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exploringgreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Instagram<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ExplorinGreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is a fact that Greece is full of history. One could say that under every stone, there is a fragment of Greek, ancient civilization in which a piece of history is hidden. Undoubtedly, a place that played a vital role in building the long history of ancient and modern Greece is Sparta. 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