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Castle of Chios, Chios

#1 among attractions in Chios

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles
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Local name: Κάστρο της Χίου Coordinates: 38°22'25"N, 26°8'10"E
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Chios Greece

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Castle of Chios – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nea Moni, Daskalopetra monument, Karfas, Chios Byzantine Museum.

  • nea moni chios4.4 miW
    Historical place, Scenic drives, Monastery

    Nea Moni, Chios

    112 min walk • Nea Moni is an 11th-century monastery on the island of Chios that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located on the Provateio Oros Mt. in the island's interior, about 15 km from Chios town.

  • daskalopetra monument chios location map
    3.4 miN
    Temple

    Daskalopetra monument, Chios

    86 min walk • The Daskalopetra monument is a rock-cut shrine to the goddess Cybele at Daskalopetra, near Vrontados on Chios, in Greece, dating to the late sixth or early fifth century BC. It is probably the earliest known cult site of the Cybele in the Greek world.

  • karfas chios3.9 miS
    Neighbourhood

    Karfas, Chios

    99 min walk • Karfas, is a small town on the island of Chios, Greece. Located 7 kilometers south of Chios, Karfas is among the most popular destinations on the Island, attracting high amounts of tourism due to its cosmopolitan beaches, studios, residences, clubs, restaurants, and general nightlife.

  • chios byzantine museum~1170 ftS
    Museum

    Chios Byzantine Museum, Chios

    6 min walk • The Chios Byzantine Museum is a museum in Chios, Greece.

  • archaeological museum of chios location map
    0.6 miS
    History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum

    Archaeological Museum of Chios, Chios

    16 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Chios is a museum located on Michalon Street in Chios town, Chios, Greece. It was constructed in 1966-1971 and covers a total area of 2500 square metres. 1200 square metres of floor space is occupied by the exhibitions.

  • osmaniye mosque chios~1800 ftW
    Sacred and religious sites, Mosque

    Osmaniye Mosque, Chios

    9 min walk • Osmaniye Mosque, also locally called Frangomachala Mosque is one of the three remaining mosques on the island of Chios, Greece, located inside the old citadel area of Chios town, which was the main neighborhood of the Turkish community of the island.

  • vrontados chios2.8 miN
    Town

    Vrontados

    72 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Vrontados is the Church of Agios Markos, a beautiful 19th-century church with a distinctive red dome that dominates the town's skyline. Visitors can explore the church's intricate architecture and ornate interior, as well as enjoy...

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Which popular attractions are close to Castle of Chios?

Nearby attractions include Chios Byzantine Museum, Chios (6 min walk), Osmaniye Mosque, Chios (9 min walk), Archaeological Museum of Chios, Chios (16 min walk).

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