Ghost ship and a 2000-year-old computer: top 4 unusual places worth visiting in Greece

There are many extraordinary locations in Greece that are worth seeing. However, they are located outside the well-known tourist destinations.

Therefore, when you travel to this wonderful country, be sure to include these places in your itinerary to get an incredible travel experience. These places will help you explore the secret sides of Greece that only a narrow circle of people know about," writes News Bytes.

Dimitrios in Lakonia

On the beautiful beach of Laconia lies a ghost ship that has been crashing and rusting on the shore for centuries. Rumor has it that this 220-foot abandoned ship, built in Denmark in 1950, floated aimlessly without a crew in the Laconia Gulf until it fell apart in the water. After a month of drifting, it was eventually washed ashore.

National Archaeological Museum of Athens

While most museums might seem boring, this one might interest you. Why? Well, it houses a 2000-year-old computer (as they call it) that demonstrates incredible engineering and astronomical precision. This small tool, made of bronze in 200 BC, was called a clockwork computer and helped people with precise calculations, mathematical solutions, and astronomical principles. This device was ahead of its time.

The catacombs of Milos

In Milos, there are a set of underground tombs that were carved into the volcanic rocks of the region called the Catacombs of Milos. Surprisingly, they date back to the 1st century and have more than 290 floor tombs. They once served as a resting place for 2,000 people, making them an important part of Greek history today.

Panta Vrechei Canyon

The Panta Vrechei Canyon boasts hundreds of small waterfalls, creating the illusion that it is constantly raining in this place! This place seems like a fairy tale; you can even see small rainbows when the sun shines here. Before planning your visit, remember that access is only possible from June to September. Plan your visit accordingly.