Mystras Fortress (Kastro)
Mystras, Greece

Mystras Fortress (Kastro)

Type: fortress / viewpoint

A Frankish fortress from 1249, built on a hilltop at an altitude of approximately 620 meters. It was erected by the Villehardouin knights and later taken over by the Byzantines. From the top, there is a sweeping view of Sparta, Mount Taygetos, and the Lacedaemonian valley.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~12.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

Included in the combined site ticket. Access is possible through the upper gate. The path to the top is steep and takes about 15 minutes from the upper gate.

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Marmara Restaurant

Marmara Restaurant

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Address: Mistras

Phone: +30 2731 083421

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–00:30 Tuesday: 12:00–01:00 Wednesday: 12:00–00:30 Thursday: 12:00–00:30 Friday: 12:00–00:30 Saturday: 12:00–01:00 Sunday: 12:00–00:30