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A 14th-century Venetian fortress that withstood three major Ottoman sieges; the old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007.
Official sitewww.visitgreece.gr →A palace built in 1890 for Empress Sissi of Austria, now a museum displaying artworks and ancient statues, including the imposing statue of Achilles.
Official sitewww.visitgreece.gr →A tradition unique in Greece, inherited from the Venetian era: on Holy Saturday, clay pots filled with water are thrown from balconies into the streets to symbolize renewal.
Official sitewww.visitgreece.gr →A lively market at the foot of the Venetian ramparts offering olive oil, honey, and above all kumquat liqueur, a citrus fruit introduced by the British that has become the island's gastronomic emblem.
Official sitewww.visitgreece.gr →