An imposing and imperious area that dominates at the west side of Mani in Laconia.
This is the traditional settlement of Areopolis, wherein the stone plays a leading role. Stone large towers and smaller, adorn this historic site and give to it an air of pride and uniqueness.

Areopolis named so from Ares, the god of war, and its involvement in the years of the Greek-Turkish revolution was crucial, as here it was declared, on 17 March 1821, the beginning of the Greek Liberation Struggle. Thus, it is a place with its own "heavy" history and cultural heritage.

In Areopolis, you will find many attractions that will lure you into an enchanting historic journey, making an interesting flashback. The paved square of March 17th, the Church of the Archangels, of St. John the Baptist, All Saints, the monastery of Panagia Tsipiotissa and the preserved Towers, are some places that are worth visiting.

Specifically, in the church of the Archangels, Mani's people blessed their weapons led by Petrobeys Mavromichalis and began the struggle releasing Kalamata on March 23.

The Towers of Mavromichalis, Kapetanakos and Pikoulakis are the most famous towers that adorn this beautiful village.

Areopolis is located 26 km from the cosmopolitan Githeio, and 4 km from Limeni.

For accommodation, the visitor has plethora of options. Idyllic chateaus and plain hotel rooms are waiting for you to spend an unforgettable holiday in one of the most picturesque and authentic landscapes of Mani... Aeropolis.

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