Art in Ancient Greece Study of Paintings, Sculptures, and Mosaics.
Paintings from Greece. (Nikos)
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Santorini
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Historic windmills are the most recognized landmark on this internationally known island. For decades it's sunny beaches and vibrant night life have drawn tourists.
Mykonos
Mykonos
Mykonos
Santorini
This volcanic island in Cyclades has a unique geography. Small homes are built on the steep edge of the rocks face. Some have rooms carved out of pumice stone rock left by the volcano. Small family churches are dotted amongst the white homes.
Santorini
This beautiful harbor is in the main town of Naxos. The largest island in the Cyclades it has a diverse economy and a lively atmosphere year round.
Naxos harbor
Molyvos
This beautiful harbor town is on the island of Lesvos. A medieval castle built by the Byzantines sits atop a small hill and the town's preservation status ensures the beauty of the natural stone houses.
Colorful fishing boats line up along the quay on the Island of Spetse. Locally these broad boats are known as Kayikis.
Spetse boats
Monemvassia
This village on the Peloponnese was founded in the 6th century as a refuge from invaders. Over the centuries it was held by the Byzantines, The Pope, Venetians and then the Ottomans. It was liberated during the Greek War of
Independence.
Kolymbithres
This sheltered beach on the Island of Paros is known for it's unique rock formations. Time and water has eroded the rocks to form a cavity that resembles a baptismal font from which the beach took it's name.
On any of the hundreds of Greek Islands you can see these fishing boats called kayikis. The vibrant colors of this boat in Naousa have been sun bleached to soft pastel hues.
Green Boat
Safe harbor
This tranquil harbor is in Galaxidi a beautiful old port town in Central Greece. The 18th and 19th centuries saw great prosperity from shipping and the area has many fine mansions from that era.
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