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The Palace of Mystras, which served as the residence of Governors and Despots, is situated above the square of Ano Chora.

A palace in the capital, originally having served as the residence of the British Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands.

Panagia Paraportiani is a small picturesque church situated in Chora, the capital of Mykonos, in Kastro neighborhood.

Buildings constructed by and for powerful people of Mani only for defense, inhabited only in case of danger.

The Monastery of St. Nicholas was built in the 16th century.

Sarakiniko beach is in north Milos island. The landscape is unique, it is considered as one of the most photographed locations globally.

Achillion is a palace built in Gastouri of Corfu by the Empress (German: Kaiserin) of Austria Elisabeth of Bavaria, also known as Sisi.

The Church of Agia Sofia lies on the upper city, at the edge of a steep cliff, with a breathtaking view over "The Rock" to Peloponnese.

It is one of the most important and most visited museums in Greece, housing the discoveries of the sanctuary of Delphi.

Oia is a picturesque village on the north west edge of Santorini, at an altitude of between 70 and 100 meters, world famous for its sunset.

It is a colorful row of fishers’ houses on the waterfront of Chora (capital of Mykonos), with their balconies hanging over the sea.

Koziakas is a mountain of the prefecture of Trikala, reaching from Kalambaka to Pyli Trikalon.

Vikos Gorge is situated in the Pindus Mountains of northern Greece, on the southern slopes of Mount Tymfi, with a length of about 20 km.

Pontikonisi is a small islet near the island of Corfu, hosting the 11th-12th century Byzantine chapel of Pantokrator.

The Monastery of St. Stephen was built and decorated in the 16th century, and it was shelled by the Nazis during World War II.

The Petrified Forest of Lesbos, the major geosite of Lesvos Geopark has been designated as a protected natural monument.

Cape Tenaro is the southest point of the Greek mainland and the second southest of the European mainland.

Giola is a natural pool inside the rocks in the area of Astris, Thassos, which needs a short walking distance to reach.

The Ancient Roman Theater of Milos Island was constructed during the Hellenistic Period, but was later reconstructed by the Romans.

Spianada is the large area between Corfu town and the old fortress, constructed in 1807, meant to be a copy of rue de Rivoli in Paris.

The lake is located at an altitude of 2.050 m., 5 hours walk from Papingo village, on the mountain range of Tymfi in the Vikos–Aoos Park.

The Karavomilos Lake is located 8km from Agia Efimia and just 1km from Sami village on Kefalonia island.

The rock of the myth of Markella (later Saint Markella), whose father had a lust for her and she died on an effort to fly away.

The Hydra Museum of Historical Archive was founded in 1918. The building where it was housed was donated to the state by Gikas Koulouris.