Kastelorizo

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Kastelorizo, fairy-tale island in the Mediterranean, fought over since ancient times, still inspires today: David Gilmour dedicated an entire album to it, the film "Mediterraneo" is a tribute to the island and its hospitable inhabitants. The empire of Alexander the Great, Rome and Byzantium have left their mark. Impressive is the ancient fortress of the Knights of St. John, the Kastello Rosso. The reddish stone of the hill is said to have given the name to the island and the fort. From up there, the view opens to the sea, the harbor, the church of St. Constantine and Helena. Many wonders await you on the island. The Blue Grotto is one of them ...