Sightseeing in Kos Island - what to see. Complete travel guide

When you are on a holiday on the island of Kos, it is worth remembering some features of the local mentality. For example, the world-famous gesture of consent in the form of a nod here, as …
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Asklepion is, perhaps, one of the central attractions of the island. The ruins of the temple and the hospital, where the suffering people went, still look majestic. Often a person striving …
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The island of Kos will give you not only a chance to touch the ancient history but also the opportunity to spend time actively and profitably. For example, from May to October you can go …
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The best known coast part of Kos is the Paradise beach. It's a real paradise with wonderful seascapes. The beach is covered with fine snow-white sand and very well equipped. It is an …
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Survived castles around Kos Island
♥ Castle 'Anthimachia Castle' Kos, 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Nerantzia Castle' Kos, 15.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kalymnos Castle' Kalymnos, 20.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Palaiokastro' Mandraki, 24.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bodrum Castle Turkey' , 34.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Anthimachia Castle' Kos, 2.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Nerantzia Castle' Kos, 15.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Kalymnos Castle' Kalymnos, 20.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Palaiokastro' Mandraki, 24.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Bodrum Castle Turkey' , 34.6 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Kos Island from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
From the series “Seven Wonders of the World”
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Distance from Kos Island center - 34.6 km.
When the king Mausolus died, the tomb has not been completed yet. Construction of the mausoleum was finished only in 350 BC. A grand building lasted nearly 2 000 years. During that time, the structure has experienced many important historical events, including numerous attacks by pirates and the conquest. The mausoleum was fully destroyed in the 15th century. Maltese took marble slabs and used them for the construction of the fortress, which bore the name of St. Peter. In 1966, fragments of bas-reliefs and statues of the once majestic tomb were found during archaeological investigations. As so, scientists managed to restore its image as closely as possible. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.

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