Photo from Areopolis, the real "capital" of Mani region, Lakonia prefecture, Peloponnese, Greece
The picturesque small town of Areopolis (older name "Tsimova") is the real "capital" of Mani region. The old part of the town, the fortified settlement is really beautiful and atmospheric. Stone prevails everywhere on the walls of the old houses and in the narrow alleys. You can see some typical Maniat "towerhouses" and byzantine churches. It is said that the town of Areopolis was dedicated to Ares (Mars), God of war (Areopolis= "town of Ares"). Others say that the name comes from the word "Αέρας" ("Aeras"=Wind), because the wind blows strong in the region. In the square of 17th of March, you can see the church of "Panmegiston Taxiarxon" with its imposing belltower (in the background). The 17th of March 1821 is a very important day for Areopolis, because it was the day the Greek Revolution for Independence against the Ottoman empire, started from the square of the town, even before the "official" day (25th of March 1821).
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Location: Areopolis, Mani region, Lakonia prefecture, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe
Photo credit: © Hercules Milas / Alamy / Afripics
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