Since 1984, the Archaeological Museum of Kastellorizo has been housed in the "Konaki," which is part of the medieval Castle of St. Nicholas...
Palaiokastro is the oldest and most iconic monument on Kastellorizo. It is built on the summit of Vigla hill, on the ruins of the ancient Doric acropolis dating back to the 3rd century BC, approximately one kilometer west of the island’s capital.
The Monastery of St. George, as it stands today, was built on the site of an early Christian basilica, traces of which are still preserved. Its mosaic floor and several column capitals remain, now incorporated into the interior structure of the church.
The Lycian Tomb is located on the hillside east of the harbor, just below the medieval Castle, which itself preserves ancient foundations and an embedded ancient inscription.
The island takes its name from its castle, most likely derived from the Venetian term Castel Rosso (“Red Castle”). It is also known as the Castle of Megisti, the Castle of the Knights, or the Castle of St. Nicholas.
Known locally as the Cave of Parastas or Fokiali, the Blue Cave is a natural wonder and one of the island’s most famous attractions.
The Santrapeia Urban School, located in Horafia, was built in 1903 through a donation by benefactor Loukas Santrape from Egypt. It operated as a boys’ school with more than 300 students until World War II.
One of the island’s most iconic landmarks is the famous “Blue House.” It gained international recognition as the main setting of the Oscar-winning Italian film Mediterraneo (1991), which was filmed entirely on Kastellorizo.
Despoina Achladiotou (1890–1982), known as the Lady of Ro, was a heroic figure of the Greek Resistance during World War II.
Located in the area of Horafia, the Cathedral of St. Constantine and St. Helen was funded by Loukas Santrape, a prominent merchant from Kastellorizo.
St. George is a small islet located within the bay of Kastellorizo, named after the small iconic church of St. George.