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.
Megalopolis, Greece
A silver triobol of the Arcadian League from ancient Megalopolis. The head of Zeus on the obverse, Pan seated on the reverse.
Lignite mining near Megalopoli
Remains of the theatre
Arcadia is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Peloponnese. It is in the central and eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. It takes its name from the mythological figure Arcas. In Greek mythology, it was the home of the god Pan. In European Renaissance arts, Arcadia was celebrated as an unspoiled, harmonious wilderness.
Closed Basin Vlacherna/Hotoussa/Kandila
Temporary lake Argon Pedion, March 2019
"Les Bergers d’Arcadie" by Nicolas Poussin.
Landscape of Arcadia.