6Mystras
Near Sparta, the medieval city of Mystras offers a journey into Byzantine Greece. The hillside is dotted with monasteries, palaces, and churches adorned with faded frescoes. In summer, it can be a hot and exhausting climb, but in autumn or spring, the site is cool, quiet, and atmospheric. Walking through its cobbled paths without the rush of large groups lets you imagine life during the height of the Byzantine Empire.
