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Travel tips by Bremen sehenswert far from the Hanseatic City of Bremen
Kos - The Greek Dodecanese Island
A Travel Guide
Antimachia
Located just a stone's throw from the airport, the village of Antimachia is not a tourist hotspot like the nearby coastal destinations of Marmari or Tigaki, which emerged in the early 1980s. Consequently, life on the streets here is remarkably quiet and peaceful. The only exception is the lone remaining traditional mill, which serves as a point of interest for tourists.
Beautifully restored: The Windmill
Significantly smaller than the windmills typically found in the Netherlands, the round stone structure at the edge of the large square may seem slightly less "spectacular" than some of the cleverly angled photos in travel literature might suggest. Nevertheless, the restored mill makes for a lovely sight with its rotating sails equipped with twelve white canvases. Inside, there is a museum where visitors can learn about the building's history for an admission fee. There is also an adjacent shop offering tickets and various other items. Nearby and across the way, local eateries invite you to enjoy a snack or a drink in the open air or on a covered terrace.
A "Traditional House" as a museum
Diagonally opposite the mill, a beautifully maintained "traditional house" showcases historical local architecture. The interior features furnishings, everyday household items, and personal belongings like clothing, offering an insight into the domestic lives of Greek residents in decades past. A family of 14 lived here until the 1950s. Entry to this site also requires a fee.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site on Rhodes
A journey through the historic Old Town of Rhodes
Relics from various eras - ranging from antiquity to the period of Italian occupation - can be found almost everywhere on the island. Many have left their mark; in some places, they must be sought out, while in others, they appear in clustered, fascinating density and variety. Yet, nowhere else on the island are these traces as prominent as they are in the city of Rhodes. It is not for nothing that the historic Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988.
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The "Green" Island of Corfu
From the sights of the capital, Kerkyra, to the Corfu Trail
The Greeks call not only the city but the island itself Kerkyra. According to legend, it was named after the nymph Gorgyra (also known as Kerkyra), who was brought to the island by the sea god Poseidon. A legend, indeed. In fact, the name appears in a modified form, "Korkyra," on written records as early as 1200 BC. The current name, Corfu, dates back to the Byzantine era. Once an independent island and later the first Roman province of modern Greece, it became part of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 395 AD. On a rocky promontory jutting into the sea, the Byzantines built a fortress in the early 6th century and named the city emerging from this core "Koryfo."
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