Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Greece
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Ionian Islands (7)
Western Greece (7)
Central Macedonia (5)
Peloponnese (5)
Crete (4)
Attica (2)
Central Greece (2)
North Aegean (2)
South Aegean (2)
Thessaly (1)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Greece: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 37 castles, palaces and monasteries in Greece, spread across 10 regions and 35 towns and cities. Most of them are in Ionian Islands (7), Western Greece (7), and Peloponnese (5).
At the city level, Corfu (2), Thessaloniki (2), and Antirrio (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €10.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 1 offers dedicated programs for families, and 6 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Greece
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Greece
- SpinalongaHistory · Plaka
White Tower of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
Palace of the Grand MasterCastles & Palaces · Rhodes
Achilleion PalaceCastles & Palaces · Gastouri- Venetian Koules Fortress, HeraklionCastles & Palaces · Heraklion
- Byzantine Castle of AngelokastroCastles & Palaces · Krini
- Chlemoutsi CastleCastles & Palaces · Kastro
- Byzantine Castle of PlatamonCastles & Palaces · Neos Panteleimonas
- Ενετικό Φρούριο Φορτέτζα ΡεθύμνουCastles & Palaces · Rethymno
- Old Fortress of CorfuCastles & Palaces · Corfu
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Greece?
Our directory currently lists 37 castles, palaces and monasteries in Greece across 35 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Greece?
Some of the best known are Spinalonga, White Tower of Thessaloniki, Palace of the Grand Master, Achilleion Palace, and Venetian Koules Fortress, Heraklion.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Greece offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Fort Roupel and Karababa Fortress.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Greece are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 32 are open, such as Spinalonga, White Tower of Thessaloniki, and Palace of the Grand Master.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Greece are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Palace of the Grand Master. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Greece?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €24. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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