Some of the most important sights of the Peloponnese include Mycenae, Olympia, Epidaurus, Corinth, Nemea, Mesenyi, Mistra, Monemvasia, Kalamata, Patras, Methoni and Koroni Castles and Nestor Palace. Interesting ancient sites are the medieval castles of Pylos and Methoni, the Mycenaean palace of King Nestor, the archaeological site of Peristria and ancient Messini. Other important monuments in the eastern Peloponnese are ancient Epidaurus, Mycenae and Tirins. The next important site is the UNESCO archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, where you will visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The archaeological site of Olympia is one of the must-see attractions during your travels in the Peloponnese. In the northeast of the Peloponnese are the ancient city of Mycenae and the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae. Since the Peloponnese was the main centre of operations in ancient times, there are many interesting archaeological sites in the Peloponnese. Besides the beautiful beaches and extraordinary landscape, the Peloponnese is best known for the importance of the Peloponnese in ancient times as a city centre and religious sites such as Mycenae, Ancient Sparta, Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nemea. The abundance of ancient wonders in the Peloponnese means that you can follow in the footsteps of the traveller and writer Pausanias, who visited many of the places on this list nearly 1,900 years ago. Medieval history is everywhere, even in the Peloponnese, where natural and manufactured beauties merge, such as the Byzantine city of Mystra, the fortified island of Monemvasia and the rocky monasteries of the Lucia Gorge. The Peloponnese is home to one UNESCO World Heritage Site after another, from the Bronze Age tombs of ancient Mycenae to the Great Theatre of Epidaurus, which are 2,300 years old in their pristine state. Attached to the rest of Greece by the Isthmus of Corinth, the Peloponnese is a peninsula with ancient cities and natural sites that are rooted in the common memory of the world. For over 3,000 years, the Peloponnese region was the heart of ancient Greece. Impressive cliffs plunge right into the Aegean Sea, highlighting the beauty of ancient Corinth. On a large rock behind ancient Corinth, 4 km away, are the remains of one of the largest castles in Greece, Acrocorinth, worth a visit just for the 360 bird's-eye views. Another favourite attraction of ancient Corinth is Acrocorinth, a formidable hilltop fortress considered one of the most beautiful in Greece, first built thousands of years ago. The ancient city of Corinth has been continuously excavated since the late 19th century, and you will see the temple of Apollo and the imposing fountain of Peyren, the agora, the remains of ancient streets and the foundations of a theatre, all well marked. The most popular seaside resort in East Peloponnese is Tolo, a family resort with an organized beach. The most popular beach destinations in the western Peloponnese are Kyllini and Katakolon. The beautiful beaches of the northern Peloponnese are Diakovto, Chiato, Hilo Castro and Ezio, while a popular destination in winter is the historic mountain town of Kalavrita.