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Byzantine Castle Ruins

Oia, Greece
Ranked #4 of 5 attractions in Oia
3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Most recent review
- 25 May 2012
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San Diego, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It was very close to our hotel and I thought it was a great place to visit if you want to see some amazing views. I also like that you could go down and walk through some of the ruins without being told not to. This is not a big place and nothing compared to other ruins. It is just... More

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Roswell, Georgia, United States
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

it was partly demolished..but had great overlook to the tip of the island More

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Santa Monica
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We stayed in a hotel close to the ruins and had great views but the sunset crowd can ruin a romantic moment. If you would like a more romantic setting go to fira off the regular path, or anywhere else on the island facing the caldera. , the views of the sunset are equally breathtaking from many different views. The... More

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Vancouver, BC
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10 reviews 10 reviews
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Not much information provided. We had no idea what we were looking at and would have liked at least a hand out. More

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Warren, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011
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The trek through Oia, particularly on a day when lots of cruise ships are anchored at Santorini, can be daunting because of the crowds. But try to make it to the end of the main shopping street and then up to the citadel for photo taking. You won't be disappointed. There isn't much more than a tower and some foundations... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

There wasn't a lot to see at the Byzantine Castle ruins, but the views from the top of the ruins are spectacular. There were some really good photo ops on the walk up to the castle and definitely good photo ops once you get there. It was definitely worth the walk up, if for nothing else just to get some... More

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CottonWood Hieghts, Utah
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

The views are great. It does get crowded at sunset. More

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Barcelona
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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Panama City, Panama
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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