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The impressive ruins and castle at Methoni at the very tip of one of the capes of the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece.
The original castle dates from the 12th century and was built by the Venetians and was extended and remodelled by the Turks from the 14th century.
(Explored 26/5/22 #356)
Οκταγωνικός τρουλαίος ναός με προκτίσματα στη νότια πλευρά. Κτίστηκε το 12ο αιώνα (1149-1150).
Ο γλυπτός του διάκοσμος χρονολογείται το 12ο αιώνα και οι τοιχογραφίες του ανάγονται στα τέλη του 12ου - αρχές του 13ου αιώνα. Η γραπτή και προφορική παράδοση συνδέει την εκκλησία με τον αυτοκράτορα Ανδρόνικο Β’ Παλαιολόγο (1282-1328). Ο ναός, σύμφωνα με τις ιστορικές πηγές, ήταν αφιερωμένος στην Παναγία Οδηγήτρια.
Μετά την επανάσταση του 1821 αφιερώθηκε στην Σοφία του Θεού, επειδή θεωρήθηκε πιστό αντίγραφο της Αγίας Σοφιάς στην Κωνσταντινούπολη.
Octagonal domed church with surrounding buildings on the south side. Built in the 12th century (1149-1150).
The sculptural decoration dating back to the 12th century and frescoes dating back to the late 12th - early 13th century. The written and oral tradition connects the church with the Emperor Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328). The church, according to historical sources, was dedicated to the Virgin Hodegetria.
After the revolution of 1821 was dedicated to the Wisdom of God, because it was a replica of St. Sophia in Constantinople.
Municipality of Monemvasia
www.monemvasia .gr
In the foreground you can see the ruins of the ancient port of Lecheo, one of the two ports of ancient Corinth in Greece.
One of the highlights of my trip to Greece earlier in the year was the pair of Greek Phantoms going through Vouraikos Gorge in the lead up to the 2025 Iniochos exercise. This was the lead aircraft, going fast and low...
Aircraft: Elliniko Polemiki Aeroporia (Hellenic Air Force) McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II 01522.
Location: Vouraikos Gorge, Achaea, Greece.
"To notice the beauty in things left behind, is to see the soul of the life it once lived." Heather Durren.
At the south of the remote Mani Peninsula, towards the southernmost part of the Peloponnese, lies the "ghost" village of Vathia. This Greek town was almost completely abandoned after World War II. Its characteristic tower-houses, built for defensive purposes during the 18th century to ward off invaders and rival clans, are a magnificent example of the traditional architecture of this part of Greece.
Since the 80s of the previous century, the Greek government began a recovery process in Vathia, and little by little some of its buildings have been converted into tourist accommodations. However, during our visit in March, we did not come across anyone. Although the restoration of some buildings was noticeable, others were still in a state of abandonment. However, Vathia's beauty has stood the test of time, and the soul of its past can still be admired in its remains.
Our YouTube Travel Video with Behind the Scenes of this picture:
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"Notar la belleza en las cosas que quedan atrás, es ver el alma de la vida que una vez vivió". Heather Durren.
Al sur de la remota Península de Mani, hacia la parte más meridional del Peloponeso, se encuentra la aldea "fantasma" de Vathia. Esta localidad griega fue casi completamente abandonada tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Sus características casas-torre, construidas con funciones defensivas durante el siglo XVIII para protegerse de invasores y de clanes rivales, son un ejemplo magnífico de la arquitectura tradicional de esta parte de Grecia.
Desde los años 80 del siglo pasado, el gobierno griego inició un proceso de recuperación en Vathia, y poco a poco algunos de sus edificios han sido convertidos en alojamientos turísticos. Sin embargo, durante nuestra visita en marzo, no nos cruzamos con absolutamente nadie. Si bien se apreciaba la restauración de algunos edificios, otros estaban aún en estado de abandono. No obstante, la belleza de Vathia ha sobrevivido al paso del tiempo, y de sus restos se puede admirar aún el alma de su pasado.