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5 Spine-Chilling Greek Dark Tourism Sites

We unearth sites suffused with history's dark and melancholy energies. Brace yourself and discover the other side of tourism

Newsroom August 4 11:06

Travelers are increasingly drawn towards narratives etched in shadow rather than the classic Greek sun-soaked experiences. This has led to the rise of dark tourism, a global trend in which travel becomes an exploration of humanity’s grim past. Morose? Possibly. Controversial? Certainly. But undeniably, dark tourism plays a pivotal role in preserving our historical memory, breathing life into narratives long obscured by time’s relentless march.

In this spirit, we present a selection of Greece’s most notorious dark tourism destinations, offering a very particular travel experience for those desiring a taste of the unconventional.

Read more at Travel.gr/en

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