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| Akrotiri of Thera |
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It is one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean.The town's life came to an abrupt end in the last quarter of the 17th century B.C. when the inhabitants were obliged to abandon it as a result of severe earthquakes. The erruption followed. The volcanic materials covered the entire island and the town itself. These materials, however, have protected up to date the buildings and their contents, just like in Pompei.
For more information you can visit the site of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
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| Archaeological Museum of Thera |
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It was built in 1960 by the Ministry of Public Works in order to replace the old museum (built in 1902), which had collapsed during the earthquakes of 1956.
Τhe Museum contains the following collections:
- Sculpture, ranging from the Archaic to the Roman period.
- Inscriptions, ranging from the Archaic to the Roman period.
- Vases and clay figurines, dating from the Geometric to the Hellenistic periods.
For more information you can visit the site of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
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| The Virgin Episkopi or Virgin of Gonia |
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The church of Episkopi at Mesa Gonia is the most important Byzantine monument on Thera. The Emperor of Byzantium Alexios I Comneos (1081-1118) is acknowledged as the founder and donor of the church, which was perhaps originally the katholicon of a monastery. The interior of Episkopi was decorated completely with wall-paintings, most probably commissioned by the emperor, but during the period of Ottoman Rule these were covered over with plaster.
Book: Santorini
Writer: John M. Danezis
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| Ancient Thera |
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The Classical city of the island is located on Mesa Vouno, 396 m. above sea level. It was founded in the 9th century B.C. by Dorian colonists whose leader was Theras, and continued to be inhabited until the early Byzantine period.
The preserved ruins belong to the Hellenistic and Roman phases of the city. The residential area and the larger part of the cemeteries were excavated by German archaeologists between 1895 and 1902. The cemeteries on the NE and NW slopes of Sellada were excavated by N. Zapheiropoulos in the years 1961-1982.
For more information you can visit the site of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
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| Places to go |
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| Volcano Trip |
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| Santorini is the island of the volcano. Its current geological morphology is due to the big explosion thousands years ago. As it turns out the first place you ought to visit is the volcano and the surroundings of it. These are then New and the Old Kameni and the Hot Springs where you can swim. |
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| Sunset in Oia |
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| In Oia one may become a witness of the most amazing sunset of the Greek islands and one of the most famous sunsets in the word. You can walk around the small paths and enjoy your shopping surrounded by the Cycladic architecture that decorates the cliff. |
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| Akrotiri Red Beach |
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| The unique beach of Santorini due to its colour, Red beach is located in Akrotiri village. The landscape was created by the explosion of the volcano so that you can see the steep red rocks. You can reach the beach either by foot or by boat. In case you take the boat you will have the chance to visit the white and the black beach as well. |
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| Akotiri Faros |
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| Akrotiri is the west point of Santorini. From there you can enjoy the panoramic view of the famous caldera. It is the exact opposite point of Oia. The end point of Aktotiri is where the lighthouse is located. |
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| Kamari –Monolithos Sunrise |
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| Kamari lies along a long black beach. It is located on the south east part and thus the sunrise is magnificent from the beach. However, the sunrise from Monolithos is the same beautiful since Monolithos is an extension of Kamari beach. |
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| Profitis Ilias |
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| Profitis Ilias is a monastery located in the highest point of Santorini. From there you can enjoy the panoramic view of the whole island. |
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