VILLAGES LYKOSURA Lykosura shares its name with an ancient city said by Pausanius, a Roman traveller, to be the oldest city in the world. Its remains are largely un-excavated, although a Sanctuary of Despoina has been uncovered near the city walls. If you approach this important archaeological site (with its small museum housing some of the finds) from Mount Lykaion, you will pass through the modern day village. It has little to attract tourists except for the Church of the Virgin; terraced buildings with colonnades that once offered shade to busy store rooms and some quaint village houses in various states of repair.
Admire the church and bell tower
Investigate the old houses
Mourn for the closed shops
Ask for directions to the museum
Bridge over the river Plantinous Lykosura
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