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Out and About
There are a number of places to visit on the mainland for those
who may wish to venture a little further a field than Poros or Galatas
Most of the Islands tour operators run excursions to Athens, Korinthos,
Argos, Nafplio, Mikines and Epidavros where you can find many ancient
and historical sites. Ferry and/or Flying Dolphin services run daily
to Hydra, Speetses, Agistri and Agina Islands.
A little closer you will also find some “not so famous”
but still very interesting places to visit:
Trizina. An old city approximately 10 km West of Galatas.
Trizina is named after Troezen, son of Pelops. Pelops, being the
mythical hero of the Peloponnese (meaning island of Pelops). Trizina
at one time claimed to be the second largest city to Athens and
is very much a part of Greek history. In May 1827 it hosted the
3rd National Assembly and Ioannis Capodistrias was elected the first
Governor of Greece. Just outside the city can be found several interesting
archaeological sites. The oldest are the ruins of the Temple of
Hippolytos, built in 300BC. Hippolytos was an ancient god of Troezen.
Next to the Temple is the Sanctuary of Asklepion, built in 200 AD.
The sanctuary was used to heal the sick and many of the waterways
used can still be seen. Just to the North of the sanctuary are the
ruins of the old church of Episcopi which was the Cathedral of the
diocese of Trizina. On the way to the above sites you can stop at
the Devils Bridge and Gorge, where the water was conducted to the
sanctuary. Yet another site close by is the Tower of Diatechisma.
Methana. A good example of the volcanic action that formed the
area, and although boasts of having some archaeological sites the
most popular location is the volcano itself. Also popular, to those
suffering from rheumatism, are the sulphur baths which you will
pass near the harbor on the way into Methana town.
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Tower of Diatechisma |
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Above:
Sanctuary of Esklepion.
Right: Church of Episcopi |
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