Ten Greek Castles That Will Take Your Breath Away
Castle of Molyvos. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY 4.0
There are about 800 castles scattered all over Greece, bringing to mind impressive tales of their epic past. Some have been classified as among the best-preserved buildings of Europe. Here is a list including ten of the most beautiful castles around Greece.
Monemvasia
” width=”1080″>Monemvasia is one of the most important medieval fortress-cities in the country, and it is home to one of the prettiest castles in the world. Located in the Peloponnese region, the building is of Byzantine origin and sits on a plateau 100 meters above the sea.
Constantinople
Istanbul
Turkey
Mystras
Perifereia-peloponnisou
Greece
Lesvos
Perifereia-voreiou-aigaiou
Kato-chora
Perifereia-ipeirou
Yanina
Pamvotis