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The Dodecanese, in the southeastern Aegean Sea, is a group of Greek islands known for their medieval castles, Byzantine churches, beaches and ancient archaeological sites. The Dodecanese islands are made up of 12 main islands in the Greek Archipelago, the principle of which are Astypalaia, Kalymnos, Kos, Leros, Nisisros, Patmos, Rhodes and Symi and are situated in the south-eastern Aegean sea, just off the coast of Turkey in what is known as the sunniest corner of Greece. On the largest island, Rhodes, the medieval Street of the Knights and Palace of the Grand Masters show Byzantine and Ottoman influences. Kallithéa and Ialissós are popular beach resorts, and Lindos’ acropolis has panoramic coastal views.