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PeloponnesePeloponneseThe Peloponnese is the blood of Greece. It is in this peninsula that 3.5-century worth of civilizations was cross-cultured, giving birth to mythology which are rich of heroes, wrath, and love. The remains of those civilizations are spread evenly in this area, protected under the shadiness of citrus trees and olive crop. In this peninsula are located some of the most important archeological sites in the world, such as the Epidauros, Mycenae, Olympia, Corinth, and many more. The same as the fascinating ancient discoveries, the history of Peloponnese is still alive and maintained by the local citizens. The Peloponnese (Greek: peloponnesos (the Pelops islands)) is often mentioned in Greek literatures. Pelops is the son of Tantalus. Tantalus himself is one of Zeus’s children. Legend says it that as some gods were eating in Tantalus’s house, he killed his son and then cooked and served him to the gods. Apparently tantalus wanted to test the gods’ divine power. The gods quickly found out, and they relived Pelops, and in turn sentenced Tantalus for life. Tantalus was hung in a tree and the gods let him live, but they did not give him food and drink at all, causing him to have great starvation and thirst. The gods also teased him by showing him a lot of nice foods and drinks. They served everything in front of his face, and as he was about to taste the food, they moved everything away from him. Lastly, the gods also blessed this peninsula with a breathtaking beauty. The Peloponnese has also become the historical witness of the modern Greece. The beginning of the freedom revolution was begun in this area when Bishop Yermanos first raised the Greek flag in the Ayia Lavra monastery in March 25th, 1821. It is a long and steep way on the way to the Peloponnese. On the right side, steep slopes fence the side of the road, whereas on the left side lies the sky-blue Aegean Sea. Once in a while the sea and mountain horizons meet at a point, forming a symmetrical area right in front of your eyes. After a while, one may find an area vibrant with the dynamics of a cosmopolitan. This is Nafplion, which once was the capital city of Greece after the freedom revolution, before finally Athens replaced its position. Oraia (beautiful) is how the locals call this city. There is a lot of white and yellow-painted houses, crowding the cobblestoned roads. The red roofs are in contrast with the beautiful blue sea, giving just the perfect view. The architecture of the city of Nafpleon is the mix of three influences: Greek, Venetian, and Turkish. In one sector, another than an old mosque (heritage of the Turkish populations), lies also an old church, created during the Byzantium era. In the city’s main square, Plateia Syntagmatos, the neoclassical buildings dominate. Amongst the line of tavernas and giftshops, lies an important building, the folklore museum, which shows off a variety of colourful traditional Greek costumes, originating from different parts of Greece. Spending the evening in Nafpleon would be unforgettable. It is simply the Peloponnese’s most important asset. Picturesclick on images to enlarge    image released under the gnu
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