Destinations of route
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Glarentza: The medieval port next to Kyllini
Next to the small town of Kyllini and a short distance from the modern port that connects the southern Ionian Islands wi...
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Museum-Castle Chlemoutsi
The Museum of Chlemoutsi Castle takes us back in time, and, more specifically, to the age of knights.
2623095033 (Museum of Chlemoutsi Castle)
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Holy Monastery of Vlacherna
Near the settlement of Kato Panagia Kyllini, in a green valley with centuries-old olive trees, dominates the convent of ...
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Agia Sofia of Andravida
The Gothic church of Agia (Saint) Sophia is located in the center of Andravida, being the only visible remnant of the ci...
Andravida, Ilia
2624022529 (Ephorate of Antiquities of Ilia)
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Paleopanagia of Manolada
In the cemetery of Palaia Manolada is I.N. Dormition of the Virgin Mary (Old Panagia), which was built during the period...
Description
Duration
5 days
The Principality of Achaea was a very important Frankish state, with Andravida as its capital. Its principal port was Glarentza, located west of modern-day Kyllini, and its most important castle was Chlemoutsi or Clermont, further south.
Visitors today can tour Chlemoutsi Castle and the castle’s museum, and admire Glarentza with the famous Lighthouse. In the area, some of the most important churches are still preserved, such as Paliopanagia Manolada, Agia Sofia of Andravida and the Monastery of Vlacherna.
Watch here the Virtual Tour of the Principality of Achaia.
Access instructions
Access by car, bus
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