In the southeastern side of Peloponnese stands, full of pride, the immense fortress of Methoni and occupies the whole cape. In this small peninsula is a small town, which had been fortified since ancient times and was famous for its port.
Karytaina is a picturesque and historic village of Arcadia, which has been designated as preserved. It is located at an altitude of 582 meters, on St. Elias Mountain (or Akriovouni) and is 54 kilometers away from the prefecture's capital, Tripoli and 20 km from Megalopoli.
The tower of Della Rocca-Barozzi is at the northern entrance of the Castle of Naxos, the so-called "Trani Pyli" (Great Gate), on the right as we enter. Built in the early of 13th century by the Venetians, rulers of Naxos and Cyclades islands and repaired in 1694 by the Crusader Sforza Castri, as it ...| 1|2|3|4|5| |