Sparta Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
modern town in Laconia, Greece, near the site of ancient Sparta
About Sparta
At the decree of King Otto of Greece, the present day city of Sparta was built in 1834 near the site of the original city inAncient Greece. With its wide, tree lined boulevards, the city was designed to be a paragon for all Greek towns. The modern town still reflects this original vision, and is a very pleasant and green city set before a backdrop of lush hills. The city is in the valley of Evrotas River, to the east of Mount Taygetos (210 m).
Top Attractions in Sparta
Explore the best things to see and do in Sparta:
- ★Archaeological Museum of Sparta
- ★Mystras
- ★The Acropolis of Sparta
- ★The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
Where to Stay in Sparta
- 🏨Apollon Hotel
- 🏨Cecil Hotel
- 🏨Lakonia Hotel
- 🏨Maniatis Hotel
- 🏨Menelaion Hotel
- 🏨Sparta Inn Hotel
Sparta Travel Guide Sections
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