9Monemvasia, Peloponnese

Known as the “Gibraltar of the East,” Monemvasia is a medieval fortress town hidden on a rock connected to the mainland by a causeway.

Enter through the stone gate, and you step into a maze of cobblestone alleys, Byzantine churches, and Venetian mansions. Cars are absent here; everything is explored on foot. With its preserved architecture and breathtaking views of the Aegean, Monemvasia feels like a journey back to the Middle Ages.

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