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Castles in Greece
72 PlacesCastle tourism invites visitors into history, romance, and architectural splendor. Castles, primarily from the medieval era, were originally fortified structures built by nobility or royalty for defense and as symbols of power. Many sit atop strategic sites overlooking villages or countryside, offering commanding views and engaging stories of their past.
Modern-day travelers can explore castles through guided tours, often furnished with period artifacts. Some castles are converted into luxury accommodations, while others host festivals, performances, or historical reenactments that bring the past to life.
Palamidi Fortress
Greece
Fortress of Acronauplía
Greece
Castle of Agios Georgios
Greece
Agios Andreas Castle
Greece
Castle of Ali Pasha
Greece
Castle of Antimachia
Greece
Koules, Ottoman Fortress
Greece
Koskina Castle
Greece