A multi-page, luxurious and bilingual album that highlights emblematic landmarks of the country, such as the Castles of Greece, is the new printed promotional material of the Greek National Tourism Organization, which will soon be presented at a special event.
The last similar publication by the Greek National Tourism Organization under the title “Greece of World Destination” was published nine years ago (2014), serving the need to promote the country to Tour Operators, partners and distinguished guests of the Organization. The same need also dictates the publication of a newer album, this time under the title: “GREECE Traveling to its Castles” / “Touring the castles of GREECE“.
Greece is one of the few countries in the world with so many castles and fortresses, which are a strong attraction for tourists and points of reference in the tours of our visitors from abroad.
In Greece, it is estimated that there are over 1200 castles and fortresses, both on the mainland and on the islands.
The Castles of Greece were chosen for the theme of the new edition as they have often occupied the international European political and military scene.
Fortresses, castles, fortifications, fortified settlements, tower houses, castle monasteries and acropolises, depending on their geographical distribution and historical period, played a different role in the commercial, military and social fields.
The album’s material covers the entire country geographically with impressive photographs and interesting historical information.
It presents the most important castles throughout Greece, creating a historical thread from Antiquity, the Roman period, Byzantium, the Frankish rule, the period of the Ottoman yoke, and the establishment of the Greek state throughout the entire territory.
The historical research and texts edited by historian Stefanos Kavallierakis, Dr. of Mediterranean and Oriental Studies at the University of Strasbourg, are accompanied by rich photographic material from 14 photographers. The production was undertaken by BRAINFOOD PUBLISHING LTD.