Ryan & Christina
Things To Do
Church of Agios Petros
The most famous church in Gythio is Agios Petros, right in front of the harbor, on the islet Kranae. This island is connected to the mainland by a narrow pathway. This is where the wedding ceremony will be held!
Tzanetakis Tower & Museum
The Historical and Ethnological Museum of Mani is housed in Tzanetakis Tower on Kranae islet. The exhibits of the museum inform us about the long history and tradition of Mani. The tower has three floors and the first one hosts the observations of some Western travelers on Mani. This impressive and well-preserved construction is actually placed in the center of Kranae, the small islet that our wedding ceremony will be held on. The tower was built around 1700 and initially used to be a fortress that protected the harbor and the town of Gytheio from invasions.
Gytheio Lighthouse
The lighthouse is a whitewashed octagonal construction. It is made of white marble and is 25m high while the height of its focal plane is about 78m. It was built in 1873 and from 1989 it houses the Maritime Museum that displays items from the long nautical history of Gytheio town and the area of Mani in general. The lighthouse flashes every 18 seconds and has a range of 9 nautical miles - it is open to the public and constitutes a famous sight of the town.
Shipwreck
Dimitrios shipwreck is an imposing, cargo ship of the 20th century that has been abandoned on Selinitsa beach since 1981. It is believed that this ship was used for transporting illegal cigarettes between Turkey and Italy, however many refer to this ship as a ghost ship, of which the origins remain unknown.
Ancient Theatre
The Ancient Theatre of Gytheio: The ancient theatre of Gytheio lies to the north of the modern city, close to the ancient town. It is a Roman theatre and consists one of the most important archaeological sites in the area. It was initially built in the 1st century, but it was renovated under the Roman emperor Augustus. It is a small theatre, but still well-preserved.
Church of Agia Varvara
Agia Varvara church is a picturesque, Byzantine chapel of the 12th century. It is spotted on the homonymous beach of Agia Varvara. On its walls there are frescoes that date back to 1882.