The World List of Tangibles of Tourist Attraction
The ancient town of Monemvasia’s location, just offshore the southern
Peloponnese coastline, was the result of a strong 3rd century earthquake which
separated the promontory from the mainland. The town was founded by Byzantine
traders in the 6th century, and was an important Mediterranean trading hub for
hundreds of years. Nowadays, its unique old buildings are little changed, in
spite of its recent popularity as a visitor and expat destination.


Location: Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece
The year of entering to the World List of Tourist Attractions: 2018