A small, so to speak, jewel of Byzantine architecture and decorative art, considered World Heritage by Unesco, located just a few kilometers from the archaeological site of Delphi, Hosios Loukas is often forgotten by the guidebooks although it is definitely worth a visit.
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Mycenae and Tiryns, two classical stopovers
Traveling in the Peloponnese and not visiting Mycenae feels almost like a mortal sin. Very few have heard about Tiryns, but since it is mentioned in all tourist guides, most people feel that they have to stop there. Despite of their great historical value there is not much left to see…
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The Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae
This majestic temple, considered by UNESCO World Heritage Site and protected by a circus tent (!), is lost in the mountains on the border between Ilia, Messinia and Arcadia. For those who decide to spend some time in the hinterland of the Peloponnese, this is a mandatory stop.