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On This Page:Messene Travel Guide
Between 370 and 369 B.C., the great Theban general and statesman Epaminondas built the sprawling city of Messene. He hoped that its almost 9.5km (6 miles) of walls below Mount Ithomi would check Sparta's power. Today, the defense wall, with its two-story towers and turreted gates, is the best-preserved classical fortification in the Peloponnese. Even though Messene's walls and towers knock the socks off the remains at many better-known classical sites, not many visitors come here yet, although more and more come each year, lured by its splendid isolation and architecture.
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Bathrooms: 6 Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Kitchenette, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, Wireless Internet Access
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