In Anavryti within the municipality of Mystras, there is a neo-classical building (once the area's Primary School) which is home to a geological museum featuring a photographic exhibition of Taygetos' local flora, as well as geological curiosities and rocks. If you are a nature lover, this museum is for you!
The museum’s exhibitions span the island’s archaeological history and feature the oldest surviving Greek pediment from the Temple of Artemis Gorgon, the exquisite Lion of Menecrates, and the busts of the historian Thucydides and the dramatist Menander. Other interesting artifacts include household tools and medical apparatus.
Mystras also has an archaeological museum in a traditional building within part of the Agios Dimitrios cathedral. The collection features ceramics, frescoes, sculptures and coins, as well as Byzantine fabrics and icons.
On the island of Corfu you’ll find a range of archaeological sites and artifacts that date from the Paleolithic era through the Byzantium. Archaeologists discovered a number of important Ancient Greek and Roman settlements, the most important of which is the Palaiopolis site (dating back to the 8thC BC). Visit Corfu’s Archeological Museum and the Palaiopolis Museum housed within the Mon Repos mansion for interesting examples of figurines, statues, as well as burial and votive offerings.
The archaeological museum of Sparta features important exhibits from ancient times with exhibits from the sacred temples of Chalkiikou Athena and Orthia Artemida, as well as ancient Spartan frescoes.
Discover what life was like in this complex fort city, known for its Venetian influence, spiritual significance, Frankish element, Ottoman rule, quality wine, churches, cisterns, hamams and public buildings. Art, pottery, sculpture, coats of arms and much more are at display within the Castle of Monemvasia.
On the hills of Pantanassa not far from Monemvasia and in the plains of Vion, Yiannis Vatistas produces about 15 wines of excellent quality, thanks to the fantastic microclimate of the area, using both local and foreign grape varieties.
These wines have gotten very good ratings and offer excellent value for money.
Mentioned in Shakespear's works, Malmsey Wine or Malvasia wine boasts an outstanding reputation. Wines from the area and beyond have created earned this wine numerous gold and silver medals. Pass by the winery to see for yourself (All year round).
Although winemaking in the Peloponnese is found more in the area of Nemea, there are a handful of wineries and estates in Lakonia that both amateur drinkers and conoisseurs would appreciate. For example, there is a winery near Daphni in the municipality of Krokees that produces interesting bottled wine.