Acropolis of Ancient Sparta — Attraction in Municipality of Sparta

First thing: do not compare it with that other Acropolis in Athens… then you are in for a disappointment. Although in ancient times it could compete with its rival on equal footing nowadays it does not attract the same funds for archeological research when I go by on what is displayed. That said it is free to enter and at each point of interest there is an info board. There is no dedicated parking lot but just outside there is ample parking space. The toilets I saw were of porta-poti style, were all locked and with no cafes or tavernas in the vicinity that was the biggest bummer. Visit it when you are inspired by all things Spartan otherwise worth a detour when you happen to be in...

Well who doesn’t want to see Ancient Sparta, particularly after seeing 300. Seriously though, the ancient city lies in a quiet corner of modern Sparta, and both are wonderful to visit. There was no charge to enter on the day we went. However that meant the toilet facilities were locked and unavailable. There are fairly good information posters around, and it’s good to note that much of what you are seeing is from Roman reconstruction of Doric building. But still. It’s Sparta. Please note that Leonidas tomb is there and not where Leonidas’ statue is in Sparta. Although that wasn’t so important to me, you may want to take the...

The ancient theater of Sparta is located 500 m north of the modern city of Sparta, on the southern slope of the Acropolis of Ancient Sparta. Its construction dates to 30-20 BC (between the late Hellenistic period to the early Roman period). It was one of the largest ancient theatres at the time, and contained up to 16,000 spectators (similar to the great theatre of Epidaurus). The theater was only partially excavated, but it is still impressive and magnificent. However, its historical potential is far from being realized and there is a big need for restoration and renovation work in order to...