Areopoli Old Town
Αρεόπολη
The gateway and historic centre of Deep Mani, with well-preserved stone lanes, towers and 1821 Uprising Square; it is lively in the evening.
Areopoli, originally called Tsimova, is where the Mavromichalis family proclaimed the uprising in March 1821, opening the Greek War of Independence. The town was later named after Ares, the god of war. The old town is a protected traditional settlement, with grey stone towers and houses lining the stone lanes. The central square has a statue of the uprising leader Petrobey Mavromichalis. The Taxiarchis Church has a bell tower and semicircular walls decorated with folk-style reliefs, and the Pikoulakis Tower houses a Byzantine artefact collection. After dusk, restaurants and small bars light up along the lanes, making it the liveliest spot on the peninsula. There is a good choice of accommodation, which makes the town a convenient base for exploring. Park in the car park outside the old town when driving.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Limeni
- Diros Caves (Vlychada)
- Kelefa Castle
- Oitylo
- Tigani Peninsula & Castle of Maina
- Kita (Koita)
- Mavrovouni Beach
- Gerolimenas