The ancient city of Methana, lying on the western end of the isthmus of Methana, was of limited importance during the Peloponnesian Wars. Mostly tracts of the acropolis-walls remain, dating to the 4th century BC (with evidence of restauration works done by the Ptolemies on the 3rd century BC). Modern Methana lies on the other side of the isthmus, close to the vulcanic wells which are mentioned by Pausanias. Some spolia from the temple of Isis in Methana (built by the Ptolemies) can be seen in the small church of the Panaghia .
Photos f.l.t.r. the acropolis of Methana with some characteristic stretches of its walls. Below, more tracts of the walls, the church of the Panaghia and some remains of a French fort dating to the time of the war of Independance.