Editor's Choice: Greece
This selection highlights diverse Greek landmarks across Crete, Rhodes, and Corfu. It includes the 17th-century abandoned Monastery Katholiko built into a cave, the pink-hued sands of Elafonisi Beach, and the 14th-century Venetian harbor of Heraklion. Historical sites range from the Byzantine Moni Thari with its preserved frescoes to the abandoned 14th-century village of Old Perithia. Cultural stops include the Banknote Museum in Corfu and the Ottoman-era Yiali Tzami mosque in Chania, reflecting the region's complex architectural and economic history.
A Yiali Tzami
The Küçük Hasan Pasha Mosque or Yalı Mosque is a former Ottoman mosque and exhibition hall in Chania, Crete, Greece.
B Banknote Museum
The Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank is a museum located in Corfu, Greece.
C Monastery Katholiko
Abandoned 17th-century monastery on the Akrotiri peninsula of Crete. Built into a limestone cave, it is dedicated to Saint John the Hermit and accessible via a hike through the Avlaki Gorge.
D Tsambika Monastery
A small Byzantine church situated 300 meters above sea level on Rhodes. Accessed by climbing 350 steps, it is a pilgrimage site for women seeking fertility and offers views of the eastern coastline.
E Old Perithia
A deserted village located between Kassiopi and Acharavi. Buildings from 14th century are abandoned yet still there for you to explore.
F Castle of Palaiokastro
Venetian fortress ruins located west of Heraklion. Built on three levels of a rocky hill, the site includes remains of ancient walls, storage rooms, and the church of Agios Markos.
G Elafonisi Pink Beach
A protected Natura 2000 site in southwest Crete known for its pink-tinted sand, caused by crushed seashells. The area features a shallow lagoon and rare flora, including sea lilies.
H Old Venetian Harbour
A 14th-century harbor in Heraklion featuring the Koules Fortress. Originally built by the Republic of Venice for maritime trade and defense, it remains a central landmark of the city's waterfront.
I Prasonisi Lighthouse
An 1890 lighthouse at the southernmost point of Rhodes. It stands on a peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow sandbar that is often submerged by the meeting of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.
J Moni Thari
A 13th-century Byzantine monastery dedicated to Archangel Michael, located in the forests of Rhodes. It features significant hagiographies and frescoes dating from the 14th to the 16th centuries.
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