Geraki - a small town in the southern Peloponnese, about 40 km east of Sparta. The town is located at the foot of Mount Parnon on the site of an ancient settlement Gerontres. History, culture, tradition and architecture of the old city is quite a lot of interest. Geraki is also an ideal starting point for the study of Mani and visit the famous medieval walled city of Monemvasia.

During the archaeological excavations revealed that the first settlement on the site of Geraki existed in the Neolithic period. In ranneelladskoy period is probably located a administrative center, as evidenced by the number of discovered architectural fragments, similar to those that have been found by archaeologists during excavations of Lerna.

In the Middle Ages Geraki flourished and is an important link between Mystra and Monemvasia. In the early 13th century, after the Peloponnesus was conquered by the Crusaders, there was founded one of the twelve baronies Achaean principality - Barony of Geraki. Baron Guy de Nivelet controlling this region, built on a hill overlooking the settlement of massive fortifications, the ruins of which today is one of the main local attractions. In the second half of the 13th century, these lands were once again under the control of the Byzantines, substantially strengthened the castle and built a number of beautiful temples.

Walk through the ruins of the once majestic medieval castle will allow you to make an entertaining excursion into the past. Extant in the castle and several Byzantine churches with unique wall paintings - the church of St. George, Church of Our Lady of Zoodochos Pigi, Agia Paraskevi church, the church of the Prophet Elijah, etc. A lot of fun and you get walking through the streets of Geraki. Special attention is undoubtedly deserve Evangelistria Church of Our Lady, St. Sazonov, St. Nicholas, St. Athanasius and St. John Chrysostom.