Castle
Palamidi Fortress
Nafplio, Greece
A Venetian fortress above Nafplio, reached by a long flight of steps.
Southern Europe
Greece
Ancient temples, whitewashed island villages and long, lazy summers: Greece packs the roots of Europe into mountains, mainland ruins and hundreds of islands.
Before you plan: Ferry timetables and some archaeological sites change by season or because of strikes and wildfire risk in summer, so check official sources before you travel.
- Capital
- Athens
- Languages
- Greek
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- May to June and September to early October for warm sea, good light and fewer crowds; July and August are hot and busy, and many island businesses close from November to March.
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- Church, mosque or temple 3
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Castle
Old Fortress of Corfu
Corfu Town, Greece
A Venetian fortress on a rocky peninsula at the edge of the old town.
Castle
Koules Venetian Fortress
Heraklion, Greece
A Venetian sea fortress at the harbour entrance, with a walk along the breakwater.
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