| The modern city of Sparta is situated on the location | | | | There are also statues of warriors that represent the |
| of ancient Sparta, in the prefecture of Laconia | | | | former military glory, for which the city is mostly |
| Peloponnese. It has approximately 20,000 inhabitants | | | | known. Take into account the Archaeological Museum |
| and lies on the river bank of Eurotas River. This city is | | | | of Sparta in order to complement the visit to these |
| modern today and was actually built with an | | | | sites. |
| architectural plan in the 1830s, by order of King Otto, | | | | However, apart from archaeological sites, the city of |
| the first king of Greece. However, what Sparta is | | | | Sparta offers convenient options for visitors when it |
| famous for is not the Neoclassical buildings and the | | | | comes to facilities, entertainment and accommodation. |
| ample squares, but its interesting ancient history, which | | | | It has developed into a modern urban centre, with |
| considered it the second most important town in | | | | many cultural activities, such as the Sainopouleio |
| ancient Greece, after Athens. | | | | Festival in summer and the Olive Festival in the nearby |
| Close to the modern town centre, there are many | | | | village of Selasia. There are many shopping centres |
| spots to remind visitors of the old glory of Sparta, such | | | | and cafes scattered around, useful for a relaxing walk |
| as ruins of temples, public buildings and a Roman | | | | in the evening. The architecture of Sparta is also |
| theatre. The ancient theatre, which belongs to the | | | | unique; its current design makes it one of the most |
| Early Imperial Period, is placed near the ancient | | | | beautiful cities in Greece, plenty of tree-lined |
| acropolis. It is not used today due to its bad condition, | | | | boulevards and parklands. |
| but you can clearly see its orchestra and some | | | | When it comes to the economy of the city, apart from |
| remaining walls. An interesting detail of this theatre is | | | | counting on an important tourism flow, Sparta has |
| that the scene used to be wheeled in metal bars fixed | | | | other resources that assure its prosperity, mainly |
| to the ground. You can also admire the Tomb of | | | | agriculture and some small manufacturing businesses. |
| Leonidas, the legendary Spartan king who protected | | | | The climate of this area is Mediterranean, with hot |
| Greecve against the Persians in the battle of | | | | summers and cold winters. Rains are quite common in |
| Thermopylae. | | | | autumn and make the terrain very fertile; Sparta is |
| In the centre of Sparta, you will find the remains of a | | | | traditionally famous for its citrus trees and for |
| large basilica dated from the Mid-Byzantine period. | | | | producing virgin olive oil. |