Tag: LEMNOS island

Five strange churches of Greece – Unique photos

From one end to the other in Greece, on every trip you take, you will encounter churches and monasteries. In mountains, coasts and even built inside rocks, many of the churches and small monasteries of Greece stand out not only for their history but also for their architecture. They offer the visitor moments of devotion and tranquility, while at the same time, they inspire awe in anyone who finds themselves there. We singled out and present today five of the most strange churches in Greece that are worth visiting at ...

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The regions of Greece that lifted the weight of this year’s touristic period.

Tourism in Greece and around the world has suffered the biggest this year. The pandemic has brought the economy up and down, with the specialists looking for ways to save as much as they can. Some Greek destinations, however, seem to have won the bet and managed to lift the weight of this year's touristic period. These are the Greek areas that were preferred by Greek tourists this difficult period. What are these Greek regions? Parga, Samothraki, Preveza, Ammouliani, and Limnos. It is the place that attracted most Greek tourists ...

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The Greek island that has elements from three continents

A separate category of islands in Greece is that of the border islands in any corner of the country they may be. One of these border islands that stands out for its beauty is Lemnos. They say it is the Greek island that has elements from three continents (Europe, Asia and Africa) and not unfairly. And the fact that there is a small desert on the island proves it. All you need to discover it is to be there for a few days in the summer and you'll be charmed. ...

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The only chapel in Greece that is without a roof

Large churches are awesome. Like churches built in the steepest of places. Or monasteries with a special history and architecture. All these comprise the image of Christianity in Greece from one end to the other. Among them, are the ones that stand out for their peculiarity. One of them is the only chapel in Greece without a roof. Lemnos is the island on which to find. Panagia Kakaviotissa, is the only church without a roof in Greece This picturesque, unique chapel is located on the top of a mountain in ...

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