Sparti

in Peloponnese

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About Sparti
The modern city of Sparti was founded to commemorate the famous ancient town of Sparta. Until the
beginning of the 19th century, Sparti was just a small village. However, in 1834, after the War of
Independence, King Otto of Greece decreed that the village would be expanded and a new city would be
erected at the site of the ancient Sparti. The new city was indeed founded and it had nice architecture, as
the architects of the city based on three main axes with boulevards and parks.
In the ancient times, Sparti was a powerful town-state, known for its brave soldiers and tough way of life.
The men of ancient Sparta was to create an unbeatable army and to rule over the rest of Greece with their
military power. That is why the way of life and all customs in ancient Sparti were oriented to satisfy this
vision.
Nowadays, Sparti is the administrative capital of the Greek prefecture of Laconia. It has a population of
about 18,000 people and its economy is based on agriculture and secondarily on tourism. The valley of
Evrotas provides fertile land for the production of excellent citrus fruits and olive oil, which are the most wellknown products of the region. The centre of Sparti is well-divided in three-line boulevards and has nice
parks. It offers all the amenities of a bigger city, including shops, hotels,restaurants and many entertainment
options. Moreover, it has many nearby sights to see.
The ruins of the ancient Sparti are about 500m from the town centre. There you can admire the monument of
Leonidas, the king who held back the Persian army in the battle of Thermopylae along with three hundred
brave Spartans. You will also watch the whole town from the above hill and you will find the view really
impressing, as Sparti is surrounded by mountains, which made of this place the best location to defend the
settlement.

Best Villages in Sparti

Town

Location: 225 km south west of Athens, the capital of Laconia Prefecture

Description: Sparti is a modern town built in the 1830s according to an architectural plan. In fact, it is among the
few towns in Greece that have been based on a plan, which is why it has ample squares and wide streets.
Sightseeing: Archaeological Museum, Museum of Olive Oil

Best Sightseeing in Sparti

Archaeological Museum

Location: Town
The Archaeological Museum of Sparti is housed in a Neoclassical building in the centre of the town and exhibits
findings from ancient Sparta, the temple of Apollo Amykleos and other excavations all over Laconia.

Museum of Olive Oil

Location: Town
The Museum of Olive Tree and Olive Oil is the only museum of this kind in Greece. It is located in the centre of Sparti
and presents the procedure of olive oil making using traditional and modern ways.

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