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🇬🇷 Greek island shaped like a butterfly
The westernmost island of the Dodecanese archipelago, Astypalea boasts centuries of history, whitewashed villages, deep blue waters and sun-drenched beaches. When viewed from above, the island consists of two separate parts connected by a narrow isthmus less than 100 metres wide. The western part is known as Mesa Nisi [inner island] and the eastern part as Exo Nisi [outer island].
Chora is the island's capital and its port. It is one of the most picturesque towns in the Aegean, perched on a cliff. When visiting Chora, don't miss the Venetian castle of Guerini (13th century). It is located at the very top of the hill. The small three-storey houses built on the outside of the castle are of special architectural interest because the outer walls of the houses form a fortress wall and the narrow windows were used as loopholes.
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The westernmost island of the Dodecanese archipelago, Astypalea boasts centuries of history, whitewashed villages, deep blue waters and sun-drenched beaches. When viewed from above, the island consists of two separate parts connected by a narrow isthmus less than 100 metres wide. The western part is known as Mesa Nisi [inner island] and the eastern part as Exo Nisi [outer island].
Chora is the island's capital and its port. It is one of the most picturesque towns in the Aegean, perched on a cliff. When visiting Chora, don't miss the Venetian castle of Guerini (13th century). It is located at the very top of the hill. The small three-storey houses built on the outside of the castle are of special architectural interest because the outer walls of the houses form a fortress wall and the narrow windows were used as loopholes.
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