Crete: Frangokastello, a castle on the sea

Crete, Frangokastelo
fangokasteloFrangokastello is a medieval castle built by the Venetians, a few kilometers from Chora Sfakion, in a stunning location by the sea. Being, however, outside the tourist routes, it is a place not crowded even in high season, with a remarkable beach and the possibility to stop overnight: a real gem! Although there would be a small problem, or rather two…

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Grazzano Visconti, middle age in 1900

Grazzano Visconti
europe_italyUnlike other medieval towns now become tourist attractions, Graziano Visconti has the distinction of being born for tourism. From the vision of Giuseppe Visconti di Modrone in the early 1900s, the medieval castle is restored with its surroundings, to create what would be one of the first holiday resorts, complete with a ghost!

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