All that is left from a powerful town that thrived since Paleolithic times are the ruins of the ancient Acropolis of Sami, which was mentioned in several of Homer’s poems. Set in Lapitha Mountain overlooking the port town of Sami, the Acropolis site is accessible by a series of scenic trails. Once up top, visitors will not only encounter the amazing views of Sami bay below but also get to see the remarkable ruins of the 11th-century Monastery of Agios Fanentes as well as the walls of the ancient Acropolis.

Sami 280 80, Greece

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