Magoula (Greek: Μαγούλα) is a district of modern Sparta city in Laconia, Greece. It is the former seat of the Mystras municipality. It is basically the evolution of a small village that has been attached to the growing Sparta city. It is an aristocratic area and the centre of the ancient city of Sparta.


The name of the district derives from a small church dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, which was built in the area during Byzantine times. The church has been destroyed and rebuilt several times over history. It is located at an altitude of 400m above sea level, on top of a hill overlooking Sparta city and Taygetos mountain range.

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