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The Top 20 Castles at the Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου

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 at the Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 19, 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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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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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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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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St. Peter's Tower (Rhodes)

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Tower St. Peter is located on the western side of the Gate of Freedom was one of the defenses that protected the north- eastern side of the city.

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Kritinia Castle

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A nice place to visit if you like old stones. The panorama from the top of the ruins is worth the detour.

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Del Carretto Bastion

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Located in the eastern part of the Medieval City, this bastion exemplifies what has been a quite advanced fortification concept, similarly to the bastions of Auvergne and St. George. As …

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Monolithos Castle and the Chapel of St. Panteleimon

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The fortress Monolithos is the southernmost Johanniter castle (built in 1476) on the island of Rhodes. On the way to the castle, shortly after the village of Monolithos, you have …

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The Top 20 Castles at the Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου

Old Town of Rhodes

Medieval City Walls of Rhodes

Kos Town Historic Center

Acropolis of Lindos

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

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

St. Peter's Tower (Rhodes)

Kritinia Castle

Del Carretto Bastion

Monolithos Castle and the Chapel of St. Panteleimon

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