Lonely PlanetSep 19
10 Best Places to Visit in Greece
Greece lures travelers to its dynamic shores, like a mythical siren luring sailors. Let these 10 sights shape your dream Greece itinerary.
church in the old town
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- Street of the KnightsSightcobblestone street in the old town
- Palace of the Grand MasterMuseumfeatures Roman and Christian floor mosaics
- Church of Our Lady of the CastleSightchurch in the old town
- Elsewhere
- AcropolisAttractionAthens, Greecejewel in the crown is the 5th-century BCE Parthenon
- ParthenonAttractionAthens, Greecejewel in the crown of the Acropolis
- MonastirakiNeighborhoodAthens, Greeceflea market-famous neighborhood
- GaziNeighborhoodAthens, Greecegritty neighborhood to catch a live band
- Acropolis MuseumMuseumAthens, Greecea must-see
- PlakaQuarterAthens, Greeceold-town neighborhood for strolls
- OiaNeighborhoodSantorini, Greecepostcard-perfect village with blue-domed churches
- PangratiNeighborhoodAthens, Greecehip neighborhood for strolls
- ThissionNeighborhoodAthens, Greeceoutdoor cinema location
- ErmouNeighborhoodAthens, Greecemain commercial street for barhopping
- Odeon of Herodes AtticusTheatreAthens, Greeceamphitheater for Greek tragedy or dance
- Epidaurus FestivalFestivalAthens, Greecetakes place each summer
- SarakinikoSightMilos, Greecelunar landscape with jade-colored sea
- Gerondas beachSightMilos, Greecebeach with generous shade from caves
- PrassaSightKimolos, Greecebeach with white sand and aquamarine waters
- AkrotiriSightSantorini, Greeceprehistoric settlement with advanced drainage