Known as the “Island of the Knights”, Rhodes is a gem of the Dodecanese, the island cluster in the southeast of the Aegean. Rhodes was the base for the Order of the Knights of St. John during medieval times, giving the island a distinctly unique, gothic, romantic flair in terms of architecture: they built several … Read more
The Achillion Palace (also spelled as Achilleion) is a palace in Gastouri, on the Greek island of Corfu. The Achillion’s other name, the ‘Sisi Palace’, derives from its original owner – it was constructed for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, whose nickname was ‘Sisi’. Today, this magnificent palace functions as a museum run by the Greek … Read more
One of Greece’s most famous palaces is the Minoan Palace of Knossos located at the island of Crete. Find here a complete guide to the Palace of Knossos to plan your visit. A Guide to Visiting the Minoan Palace of Knossos History of the Minoan Palace of Knossos Knossos is a large Bronze Age archaeological … Read more
Often called the Kastello, the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is a castle at the highest point of the medieval city of Rhodes. The city of Rhodes is on the island of Rhodes in Greece. Originally built as a fortification, the Palace of the Grand Master played an important role … Read more
Think of Greece and, aside from its amazing coastline and picturesque villages, you’re likely to think of its archaeology. But did you know Greece has roughly 800 castles scattered over its mainland and islands? Discover the Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman periods of Greek history whilst looking out across majestic landscapes and seascapes that take your … Read more