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Paleokastro
Paleokastro preserves some of the Aegean's most impressive ancient fortification walls, built from immense dark volcanic blocks on the ridge above Mandraki.
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Panagia Spiliani Monastery
Panagia Spiliani occupies a cave beneath the Knights' castle above Mandraki, reached by a long stair and still central to Nisyros's August religious festival.
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Stefanos Crater
Stefanos brings visitors onto the floor of the Lakki caldera, where pale mineral crusts, steam and sulphur make the island's active geology visible at close range.