Santorini
The island that satisfies the senses
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Top Attractions
Top attractions, top sights, archaeological sites, museums, monasteries, beaches, picturesque places, special places, photos, panoramic photos, virtual tours, etc.
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Archaeological Sites
Archaeological sites, classical antiquity, roman history, byzantine history, medieval history, venetian, etc.
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Museums
Museums, archaeological museums, byzantine museums, history museums, galleries, folklore museums, coin museums, maritime museums, war museums, etc.
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Monasteries
Monasteries, nunneries, places of worship, etc.
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History
The main and richest source of information about the civilization of prehistoric Thera is the settlement of Akrotiri which flourished during the first half of the 2nd millennium BC. The site was first inhabited during the Late Neolithic (5th millennium BC) and during the Early Bronze Age (3rd millennium BC), as evidenced by meager finds. During the Middle Cycladic period, …
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Culture
FESTIVALS On every saint's feast, the church prepares a day or two before. After the church is cleaned, the icons are decorated. In some villages the road to the church is paved with rosemary. In a "public" church, money is collected from everyone for the expenses, while in a "private" one, the expenses are of course borne by the owners. …
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Activities
FULL DAY CALDERA CRUISE Boats depart from the port of Athens and take you on a full-day tour of all the secrets of the Caldera. You will see up close the islet of Nea Kameni, made of lava created by the eruption of 1712-13. Don't miss the opportunity to hike up the path to the crater of the still active …
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Sea & Mountain
Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.
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Photographs
Photographs and Images, monument photographs, beautiful photographs, etc.
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Information
Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.
