Mystras

Mystras is a fortress town and archaeological site in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece, known for its ruins from the Byzantine era. During its heyday as a medieval city, it was the capital of the Despotate of Morea, a rump state that was conquered by the Ottoman Empire in the mid-15th century shortly after the fall of Constantinople.

There are local buses from Sparta, right in front of the Archaeological Museum (€1.60). Ask the tourism information there about timetables, specifically about the last return bus. These buses are infrequent, so make sure to know all the relevant information.

The 37.0759922.370551 terminal bus stop is at a restaurant's parking lot, 10 minutes on foot downhill from the ticket office.

By car, the ruins are about 7 km (4.3 mi) west of Sparta, along the EO84 national road.

37°4′27″N 22°22′4″E

Map of Mystras

The ruins are along a steep slope with many stone stairs in poor condition. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear and watch your step. Expect to climb about 250 m (820 ft) to visit everything.

The ticket to visit all the sites is €12 (regular price). Half-price tickets available for the usual conditions.

• 37.075922.36881 Mitropolis (Cathedral of Agios Dimitrios).  (updated Mar 2016)
• 37.076322.36842 Archaeological Museum of Mystras.  (updated Mar 2016)
• 37.07622.36663 Church Odiyitria-Aphentiko.  (updated Mar 2016)
• 37.073122.36884 Convent of Pantanassa.  (updated Mar 2016)
• 37.071922.37085 Monastery of Perivleptos.  (updated Mar 2016)

• 37.073722.36596 Agia Sofia.  (updated Mar 2016)
• 37.074722.36657 Palace of Despots.  (updated Mar 2016)

• 37.069522.38171 Castle View Camping, ☏ +30 27310 83303, fax: +30 27310 20028.  (updated Mar 2016)
• 37.071722.40522 Paleologio Camping, ☏ +30 27310 22724, +30 6980125014 (Mobile).  (updated Mar 2016)
• 37.0689822.376243 Byzantion Hotel, ☏ +30 2731 083309. 3-star hotel  (updated Mar 2016)
• 37.081322.35674 Mazaraki Guesthouse, Pikoulianika village, ☏ +30 2731 020414, [email protected].  (updated Mar 2016)