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Culture of Kalymnos Island. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Kalymnos has a very rich history. Scientists believe that it was inhabited in ancient times. The first people who inhabited the island were the Carians. Kalymnos came under the influence of the neighbouring Kos Island and was dependent on him. Later it was inhabited by Byzantines, Venetians, Hospitallers, Turks and Italians. There is still evidence of these different cultures on the island. That’s why the island attracts amateur historians and curious people.
While communicating with Greeks, remember that they are emotional people and can easily interrupt each other and raise their voice even during a dialogue with close people. Locals touch … 
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Kalymnos is an ideal place for active tourists. The island is incredibly popular among climbers from all over the world. There are hundreds of climbing routes on the island. They are all of … Open
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Don't miss the chance to visit the castle of Chora or Hrisoheriya. It was built in the 15th century. There are several interesting attractions near Vathy. For example, the ruins of ancient settlement Rina. Don’t pass by a Paleopanaghia church, where you can ancient mosaics of the 6th century. There are several ancient Byzantine basilicas near the Chorion. There are also ruins of antique settlement Damnos and the temple of Apollo who was the patron of the island. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Kalymnos Island and surroundings
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Iconic cultural sights of Greece
In Thessaloniki, it's worth to look into the archaeological museum, which houses pre-historic artifacts and a large number of antiquities, including the golden head and the shield of the Medusa Gorgona. The museum dedicated to ancient Greek, Byzantine and post-Byzantine musical instruments has 200 different items that have been used for the last 4 thousand years. In the museum of Byzantine art, tourists can recreate a complete picture of the great state. Numerous Thessalonikan monuments of early Christian and Byzantine history are in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Arc de Triomphe of Galerius, the Basilica of Saint Dimitrios of the 3rd century, and the Church of Saint Sophia of the 7th century are among them. There is an acropolis in Thessaloniki with the remains of the ancient Greek temples.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Kalymnos Island
Landmarks of culture on Kalymnos Island map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Kalymnos Island. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Kalymnos Island: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Kalymnos Island. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
