Greece Castles & palaces + Peaceful pictures

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Admire the architecture of a neoclassical palace and walk amid spectacular gardens while enjoying sweeping views of Corfu’s coastline.

Dating back to the 4th century B.C., these striking walls are a beautiful example of Thessaloniki’s ancient architecture and a reflection of the city’s long history.

Explore scenic mountains, gorges, villages and shoreline. View the lasting monuments that ancient Greeks built to honor their beloved gods. 

Admire the towers, gates and courtyard of this striking looking medieval building, then tour rooms filled with art and antiques.

Visit a harbor that is more than 2,000 years old to see where one of the ancient wonders of the world is believed to have stood.

Check out the sights in Santorini, which is 2 miles (3 kilometers) to the northwest of Santorini Island. Coming from Santorini National Airport in Santorini Island, Santorini lies 2 miles (3 kilometers) to the southwest.

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

Enjoy a short boat ride to this offshore Venetian castle, which affords superb views back to Nafplio and is the host of live music events. 

Picture sandy beaches backed by whitewashed homes rising up hillsides from small busy ports. Bright blue sky meets deep blue ocean, resulting in scenic beauty.   

One of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in all of Greece, this UNESCO-listed city is crammed with historic architecture and ruins.

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

In the warm waters between Greece and Turkey, these islands have beautiful scenery and pleasant towns that are ideal for relaxing vacations.

Admire the towers, gates and courtyard of this striking looking medieval building, then tour rooms filled with art and antiques.

Visit a harbor that is more than 2,000 years old to see where one of the ancient wonders of the world is believed to have stood.

The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.

Investigate the remains of temples and fortifications at the ancient hilltop fortress that stood watch over Lindos for more than 2,000 years.

The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.

This island town impresses with magnificent Roman and Ottoman ruins, Hellenistic artifacts and medieval architecture.

The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.

One of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in all of Greece, this UNESCO-listed city is crammed with historic architecture and ruins.

One of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in all of Greece, this UNESCO-listed city is crammed with historic architecture and ruins.

Enjoy a short boat ride to this offshore Venetian castle, which affords superb views back to Nafplio and is the host of live music events. 

Visit a harbor that is more than 2,000 years old to see where one of the ancient wonders of the world is believed to have stood.