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Peter
October 19, 2025
Hiking
The island's most characteristic monument is the Castle of Chora! The castle, or "Fortezza," was built in the 13th century when Kythera was ruled by the Venetians. The "Eye of …
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•Peter
October 19, 2025
Hiking
In the center of the castle, you'll notice some dilapidated two-story houses. 200 years ago, 200 inhabitants lived in the castle, the last of whom remained during the occupation, when …
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October 19, 2025
Hiking
Outside the fortress, to the north, there is a second wall surrounding Klistos Vourgos, with its many churches and houses. The castle contains several cannons from the Venetian, Russo-Turkish, and …
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4.8
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34
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6.10km
01:52
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
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22
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5.08km
01:35
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.0
(1)
8
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2.04km
00:35
50m
50m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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