15 of the Best Towns and Cities to Visit in Greece

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Here are 15 of the best cities to visit in Greece.

Historical streets of old town Rhodes with flowers in Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greece

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You cant miss its imposing aqueduct, which runs for almost 1,000 feet and dates to the 16th century.

Once youre done viewing that, head straight toThe Acropolis of Kavalato learn more about this citys fascinating history.

But history and archaeology arent the only reasons to come to Thessaloniki.

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Its justly famed for its gastronomy, Sommer added.

you could savor a huge selection of glorious local dishes and sample a cornucopia of excellent local wines.

The scenic city sits perched on Lake Orestiada between the Grammos and Vitsi mountains.

Kavala old town and the Byzantine fortress on the hill of Panagia, Greece

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Sadly much of the city was destroyed during World War II, leaving few historic sites to visit.

The main attraction is theAncient Theatre of Larissa, dedicated to the god Dionysus.

Patras

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Find the party in Patras, a university port city in western Greece.

Famous sandy beach of Falasarna at the north west of Chania, Crete, Greece.

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The most popular landmark in town is the Saint Andrew Cathedral which has the biggest dome in the Balkans.

An alleyway in Naufplio

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Street view of Kerkyra, capital of Corfu island, Greece. View of Kerkyra with beautiful buildings during summer sunny day. Corfu island, Greece.

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People looking at the Acropolis

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The Church of Saint Demetrius, or Hagios Demetrios , is the main sanctuary dedicated to Saint Demetrius, the patron saint of Thessaloniki, dating from a time when it was the second largest city of the Byzantine Empire. It is part of the site Palaeochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO since 1988.