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Kritinia Castle

Greece
Ranked #27 of 49 attractions in Rhodes
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Castles
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Derbyshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011
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We drove quite close to the castle and just had a short steep walk up steps to the castle. The ground inside the castle is very uneven so wear sensible shoes ! Some of the walls are in a poor state of repair and the drops steep ! The castle is just a shell really with some parts recently restored... More

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Newbury, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011
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The Castle at Kritinia has been built on the cliff edge over looking the east side of Rhodes. You can see that when the Knights of St.John built this castle it must have looked really impressive. There is a small car park with some steps leading up to the caste. Like most of the Castles on Rhodes, keeping children close... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2007
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Kritinia is little more than a ruin and consequently there is not a great deal left of it to see. That said, it stands on top of 131m hill and offers good views of the surrounding landscape. There is good access to the castle with a car park and paved steps leading up to the entrance. The castle can also... More

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Moscow Russia & Rhodes Greece
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2007
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I have traveled around the world but never before have I seen a better view and sunset than from the castle of Kritinia in Rhodes. Its just magical! If you want to propose to your girl or just take someone special to a place they will never forget, this is the spot. Extremely romantic and special. Its not a tourist... More

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Asti
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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Rome, Italy
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Warschau
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120 reviews 120 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
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Molise
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
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