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Sights in Samothrace

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Red-tiled stone houses climbing toward the Gattilusi castle ruins above Chora on Samothrace

Chora and the Gattilusi Towers

Chora climbs a sheltered slope below medieval Gattilusi fortifications, with tiled roofs, tight stone lanes, a folklore museum and evening tavernas.

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Sanctuary of the Great Gods

The Sanctuary of the Great Gods at Palaiopoli was one of the ancient Mediterranean's major mystery centres and the original setting of the Winged Victory of Samothrace.