amphitheatrically around a bay and the houses go up a small hill.
In the centre of the island, there is Horio, the old capital of Halki, which is now abandoned.
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Halki is generally a mountainous island. In fact, flat parts give turn to rocky mountains. The highest peak in Merovigli, on the north eastern part, at an altitude of 601m.
In the centre, there is Mount Prophet Elias. On top of this rocky mountain, the Knights of Saint John built a strong castle in the Medieval Times that stands till today. The path to the Castle is difficult, but the view from up there is gorgeous. |
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and a Medieval Castle.
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