On the southern side of the Peloponnese, there is the modern city of Sparta in Greece, built next to ancient Sparta. The story of the modern founding of this city is interesting. After ancient Sparta declined in the Roman era, another urban center was gradually formed in the immediate vicinity of Mystra and this center developed mainly in the Byzantine era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
However, after the liberation of Greece from the Ottomans, the Greek king Otto ordered the founding of a new Sparta in the 1830s in honor of the ancient glory of this place. This new city was the first city in Greece to be built according to an architectural plan. This city is located on the way to popular places such as Monemvasia<\/a><\/strong>, Elafonisos<\/strong> i Githio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Sparta Greece is a small town on the southeastern side of the Peloponnese, in mainland Greece. Known for its legendary history, Sparta was a military center of society, closed off by mountainous borders from the rest of Greece. The remains of the ancient city can be seen in the immediate vicinity of the city center. In the Byzantine era, the city of Sparta was neglected as a castle town Mistra<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Therefore, a holiday in Sparti can be combined with visits to many beautiful Greek destinations and various activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n