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The Top 20 Castles in Greece

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Greece. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Old Town of Rhodes

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Rhodes Town seems like a mixture of a medieval town, as we know it from Germany, and a typical Mediterranean town with many restaurants, shops and a magical harbor.

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Medieval City Walls of Rhodes

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The wall stretches over 4 km around the old town and is up to 14 m wide. Built by the Knights of St. John, who turned the city into a …

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Koules Fortress and the Venetian Harbor, Heraklion

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Harbor basin for small fishing boats and sports boats.

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Kos Town Historic Center

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Nice town, worth a visit

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Acropolis of Lindos

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At currently 12€ per person, it's unfortunately a bit expensive to "look at stones", but the amazing view over the sea and Lindos makes up for it ;)
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Koules Fortress (Castello a Mare)

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It's always amazing what people were able to build in the past.

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Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

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The Grand Master's Palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the Greek island of Rhodes. The impressive 14th-century building, considered one of the city's landmarks, is located …

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Angelokastro Castle

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Angelokastro (Engelsburg) is spectacularly situated on a cliff above the sea on the west coast in the northern part of the island.

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Neratzia Castle (Castle of the Knights), Kos, Greece

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Nerátzia Castle (also known as St. John's Fortress or St. John's Castle) is located at the entrance to Mandráki Harbour. In ancient times, the castle grounds formed a small offshore …

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Historic City Gate of Monemvasia 🏰

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Main gate into the historic walled lower city on the strategic peninsula; from here everything happens on foot. No cars or motorized vehicles can enter, and even bikes are not convenient on the many stairs.

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Old Town of Rhodes

Medieval City Walls of Rhodes

Koules Fortress and the Venetian Harbor, Heraklion

Kos Town Historic Center

Acropolis of Lindos

Koules Fortress (Castello a Mare)

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

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