Monemvasia Magnets

Description: Full moon over the medieval "castletown" of Monemvasia. Photo taken from the yard of the house, where one of the greatest Greek poets, Giannis Ritsos, was born and raised in. His house is right above the main entrance of the castle. Monemvasia is built on a big rock which is connected with the mainland of Peloponnisos with a narrow brigde. It is often called the "Greek Gibraltar". As it is built on the "back" side of the rock it's not visible from the mainland and offers a limitless view to the sea. It's not just one castle but two. The upper one is almost completely destroyed. Only a wonderful church and one or two buildings are "still on their feet". Besides that it's worth the effort to climb all the stairs you see on the left part ...

Description: This is a photo of the rock of Monemvasia, taken from New Monemvasia or Gefyra. On the back of this rock you can and should visit the best preserved byzantine town-in-a-castle in Greece, the most romantic place all over Greece, in my humble opinion. The name Monemvasia cames from the Greek words "moni emvasi", that mean one, sole entrance and indeed there is only one way in and out to the outstanding medieval town, and that's a stone bridge, small part of which you can see on the right part of the picture. Just to show the historical significance of the rock I've just made a short list with all of its conquerers. It was inhabited for the first time during the 6th century a.C., when people from many regions of Lakonia, came here to avoi...

Description: Monemvasia, Greece travel illustration — a fortified medieval town hidden on a rock connected to the mainland by a causeway. A retro flat-design souvenir for travelers who love Monemvasia and exploring the world. Perfect for wanderlust, vacation memories and lovers of beautiful European and world towns.

Description: Retro lettering artwork celebrating Monemvasia. The place name dominates the composition in hand drawn ornamental capitals, with a walled stone town clinging to a vast sea rock tucked beneath the letters and a wavy retro sun rising behind them. Keywords: monemvasia, greece, travel typography, vintage signwriting, travel lettering.

Description: View from the Upper Town (upper castle), of Monemvasia (or "Monemvassia"), Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. In the background you can see the byzantine church of Agia Sophia.

Description: This is a photo of the rock of Monemvasia, taken from New Monemvasia or Gefyra. On the back of this rock you can and should visit the best preserved byzantine town-in-a-castle in Greece, the most romantic place all over Greece, in my humble opinion. The name Monemvasia cames from the Greek words "moni emvasi", that mean one, sole entrance and indeed there is only one way in and out to the outstanding medieval town, and that's a stone bridge, small part of which you can see on the left part of the picture. (slow shutter speed-long exposure) Just to show the historical significance of the rock I've just made a short list with all of its conquerers. It was inhabited for the first time during the 6th century a.C., when people from many r...