Megalopolis

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Megalopoli is a town in the southwestern part of the regional unit of Arcadia, southern Greece. It is located in the same site as ancient Megalopolis. When it was founded in 371 BC, it was the first large urbanization in rustic Arcadia. Its theater had a capacity of 20,000 visitors, making it one of the largest ancient Greek theaters. ()

Local name: Μεγαλόπολη Coordinates: 37°24'5"N, 22°8'12"E

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Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian IslandsGreece

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Megalopolis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karytaina.

4.9 miW
Village, Forts and castles
Karytaina, Bassae
126 min walk • Karytaina or Karitaina is a village and a community in Arcadia, Greece. Karytaina is situated on a hill on the right bank of the river Alpheios, near its confluence with the Lousios.

Megalopolis

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Megalopolis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Karytaina, Bassae