The Byzantine fortress town of Monemvasia, known as the “stone ship” is situated on the southeastern coast of Laconia, ready to travel the visitors on a historic journey back to time. Castles, walls, old mansions, narrow lanes, churches, imperial marble thrones and Byzantine icons give the impression of a town untouched by the time. The Castle of Flowers is situated on an islet linked to the mainland by a small bridge, as standing on the edge of the Myrtoon Sea. The single entrance that gives the rock its name, beginning in the 6th century AD. As one enters the main gate of the Lower Town, he can see the birthplace of the poet Yiannis Ritsos. The main street is full of shops and leads to the main square dominated by an old cannon and the town cathedral, the Church of Elkomenos Christos. One of the narrow streets beginning from the square leads to the Upper Town or Goula, a climb lasting about 15 minutes, but the panoramic view will delight even the most demanding of visitors. There are 40 churches in Monemvasia, as the Panayia Chrysafitissa, Panayia Myrtidiotissa, Panayia Kritikias, Aghios Nikolaos, Aghios Stefanos, Aghios Pavlos and Aghia Anna. There is, also a silver and gold workshop and museum.