Understand
[edit]Get in
[edit]There are local buses from Sparta, right in front of the Archaeological Museum (€1.60). Ask the tourism information there about timetables, specifically about the last return bus. These buses are infrequent, so make sure to know all the relevant information.
The 1 terminal bus stop is at a restaurant's parking lot, 10 minutes on foot downhill from the ticket office.
By car, the ruins are about 7 km (4.3 mi) west of Sparta, along the EO84 national road.
Get around
[edit]The ruins are along a steep slope with many stone stairs in poor condition. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear and watch your step. Expect to climb about 250 m (820 ft) to visit everything.
See
[edit]The ticket to visit all the sites is €12 (regular price). Half-price tickets available for the usual conditions.
Lower Town
[edit]- 1 Mitropolis (Cathedral of Agios Dimitrios).
- 2 Archaeological Museum of Mystras.
- 3 Church Odiyitria-Aphentiko.
- 4 Convent of Pantanassa.
- 5 Monastery of Perivleptos.
Upper Town
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Castle View Camping, ☏ +30 27310 83303, fax: +30 27310 20028.
- 2 Paleologio Camping, ☏ +30 27310 22724, +30 6980125014 (Mobile).
- 3 Byzantion Hotel, ☏ +30 2731 083309. 3-star hotel
- 4 Mazaraki Guesthouse, Pikoulianika village, ☏ +30 2731 020414, [email protected].