The Greek island of Karpathos situated next to Crete is well-known to modern tourists. This is an amazing island that has experienced a lot of important historical stages for hundreds of years. Minoans were first to settle in these places; subsequently the island has belonged to Turkey for several hundred years, and then was captured by the Italian invaders. Its union with Greece happened relatively recently, in 1948. Today the beautiful island is very popular among fans of excursions and beach holidays.
The capital of Karpathos Island is the picturesque port city of the same name. Despite the fact is that it’s the largest town on the island, there are not so many attractions here; Karpathos is largely redeveloped. Some historical monuments are situated nearby, and that’s not difficult to get there.
One of the most unusual sights of the island is the Basilica of St. Fotini. It was discovered by archaeologists in 1972; according to scientists, the Basilica is about 1,500 years old; the amazing building was restored by efforts of modern architects. Its snow-white building is one of the most beautiful on the island. Fans of natural attractions will be fond of walking around Aperi, the old capital of Karpathos. It’s located in a picturesque mountain terrain; these beautiful places are literally made for hiking and admiring nature.
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