Troezen combines historic sights with a history that also has a tangible political dimension. Local landmarks include ancient structures, the ruins of an early Christian church, and the site of the Third National Assembly of 1827. The nearby Diavologefyro protected area also features a river, pools, plane trees, rocks, and a bridge. This gives you both historic landmarks in the town and a distinctive landscape to explore nearby when planning your trip.

Ancient and Early Christian Traces

Troezen’s historic sights include the Rock of Theseus and the Asklepieion. They are joined by the remains of the city walls, dating from the 4th century BC, and two large towers from the 3rd century BC. The ruins of the early Christian church of the old Episkopi add another historic landmark to the selection. The walls and towers date from successive centuries, while the church adds an early Christian connection. Troezen’s historic offerings thus include named sights, dated structures, and church ruins.

The National Assembly of 1827

A distinct historical highlight is the Third National Assembly of Greece, held in Troezen in 1827. At the site of the assembly, Ioannis Kapodistrias was elected the first Governor of Greece; the “Political Constitution of Greece” was also adopted there. These events give the assembly site a specific political significance: it is associated with both an election and the adoption of a constitution. Troezen’s history can therefore be understood through more than its ancient remains. For travelers interested in political history, the assembly is a distinct landmark alongside the older sights.

Diavologefyro Nearby

The Diavologefyro protected area covers 1,173 hectares; its access road is just outside the village of Troizína. The landscape includes a river, large plane trees, small pools of clear water, and a small bridge connecting striking rock formations. Water, trees, and rock formations lend the area distinct landscape features; the bridge is a specific structure connecting the rocks. Diavologefyro thus complements the history of the town with a natural area nearby. The access road’s location outside the village is a useful point of reference if you would like to make the landscape a focus of your trip.

An Inaccessible Monastery Nearby

The Moni Kecharitomenis Theotokou monastery lies southeast of the modern village of Troizína and is not accessible. It is one of two inaccessible male monasteries in the local metropolis. This restriction is important when planning your trip: the monastery can be considered a geographical and religious landmark in the area, but not a site open to visitors. This sets it apart from Troezen’s historic sights and the Diavologefyro landscape, each of which contributes a different aspect of the destination.

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