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  • Greece. Samos. View of the ancient theatre which is near the tunnel of Eupalinos just above the village of Pythagorio. Very little remains of the ancient theatre and it has been refurbished with a wooden stage and seating. The theatre which located near the ancient tunnel of is still used for events, concerts and plays organised by the Municipality of Pythagorio.
    Greece_Samos_Pythagorion_055.tif
  • Greece. Samos. View of the ancient theatre which is near the tunnel of Eupalinos just above the village of Pythagorio. Very little remains of the ancient theatre and it has been refurbished with a wooden stage and seating. The theatre which located near the ancient tunnel of is still used for events, concerts and plays organised by the Municipality of Pythagorio.
    Greece_Samos_Pythagorion_056.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Picturesque view of a motor bike or scooter in front of an old stone building with an arched doorway and windows.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_015.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View from the Lindos Acropolis of St Paul’s Bay, which is an idyllic, secluded and almost enclosed cove with inviting indigo waters and a whitewashed chapel dedicated to the Apostle St Paul.  The bay is named after Apostle Paul as he is said to have landed here in AD 43 bringing Christianity to Rhodes. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_051.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View from the Lindos Acropolis of St Paul’s Bay, which is an idyllic, secluded and almost enclosed cove with inviting indigo waters and a whitewashed chapel dedicated to the Apostle St Paul.  The bay is named after Apostle Paul as he is said to have landed here in AD 43 bringing Christianity to Rhodes. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_048.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View on a dazzling summer’s morning of the partially restored 4th century BC Temple of Lindian Athena which crowns the ancient acropolis of Lindos. The temple was one of the most famous sites of the ancient world, visited by Alexander the Great and offers great views of the Aegean Sea and coastline. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_045.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View on a dazzling summer’s morning of the partially restored 4th century BC Temple of Lindian Athena which crowns the ancient acropolis of Lindos. The temple was one of the most famous sites of the ancient world, visited by Alexander the Great and offers great views of the Aegean Sea and coastline.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_042.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View inside the small 14th century Church of our Lady which was originally built by the Knights of St John and is part of the monastery structure at Filerimos. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_043.tif
  • Samos. Greece. Blue and white washed Greek Orthodox Church with a bell tower at the northern seaside town of Avlakia. In the background are the blue waters of the Aegean Sea.
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_049.tif
  • Samos. Greece.  View of sailing and fishing boats docked at the harbour town of Pythagoreio which  is the most popular and fashionable town on the island and was named after the great philosopher Pythaogaras who was born here in 580 BC.
    Greece_Samos_Pythagorion_034.tif
  • Samos. Greece.  View a black cat sitting in front of a door of a traditional crafts store in Pythagoreio which is the most popular and fashionable town on the island and was named after the great philosopher Pythaogaras who was born here in 580 BC.
    Greece_Samos_Pythagorion_026.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The 13th century Byzantine church of St John (Agios Ioannis) inside the  114 metre high Acropolis hill of Lindos. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_040.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the steep stairway that leads to the entrance of the Castle of the Knights of St John on the 114 metre high Acropolis hill at Lindos. The stairway and castle were built by the Knights between 1421 and 1503. Laying  on the slopes of the dramatic Acropolis and Knights castle, the dazzling medieval whitewashed village of Lindos is a maze of narrow winding black and white tiled alleyways fronted by imposing doorways which lead to flower filled courtyards of the unique Lindian houses which were built by rich sea-captains during the 15th  and 18th century’s. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_033.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of one of the many paved laneways lined with cafes and restaurants in Lindos town.  Laying on the slopes of the dramatic Acropolis and Knights castle, the dazzling medieval whitewashed village of Lindos is a maze of narrow winding black and white tiled alleyways fronted by imposing doorways which lead to flower filled courtyards of the unique Lindian houses which were built by rich sea-captains during the 15th  and 18th century’s. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_028.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the monumental 17 metre high cross on Mt Filerimos which is home of the Ancient site of Iaiyssos. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept north west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_054.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View west of the acropolis of Ialyssos which is dominated by a monumental 17 metre high cross. The Italian built a tree hooded avenue called "Calvary" which is lined with stone altars embedded with reliefs depicting scenes of the Passions of Jesus and leads to the cross. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_056.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View west of the acropolis of Ialyssos of the Italian built stone altars embedded with reliefs depicting scenes of the Passions of Jesus. These are located on the tree lined avenue called "Calvary" which is flanked with the stone altars and leads to the western part of the hill, dominated by a monumental 17 metre high cross. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_051.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the foundations and column fragments of the Temple of Athena Polias, a Doric structure of the 4th century BC. In the background is the 14th century golden walled Church of our Lady which was built by the Knights of St John and is the most impressive building at Ialyssos. The structure includes no less than four chapels and a monastery, which were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_037.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Partial view of the 14th century monastery colonnaded courtyard complete with monastic cells and two storeyed abbots quarters. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John, were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_021.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the 14th century golden walled Church of our Lady which was built by the Knights of St John and is the most impressive building at ancient Ialyssos. The structure includes chapels and a monastery, which were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. In front of the church is a sunken 6th century baptismal font. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_014.tif
  • Acropolis. Athens. Greece. View of the Greek National flag flying above the tourist lookout point on the northern corner on top of the Acropolis. The lookout provides panoramic views of the city of Athens including, The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and Lykavittos Hill.
    Greece_Athens_1059.tif
  • Samos. Greece. View of the Bell and tower of typically picturesque blue and white washed Greek Orthodox Church at the pretty Northern seaside town of Avlakia. Samos is Greece’s eight largest island and it belongs to the North-eastern Aegean group of Greek islands. Situated only 1200 metres from the shores of Turkey and Asia minor Samos is blessed with stunning lush, green and mountainous landscapes. Samos is also historically rich and has UNESCO World Heritage listed sites and it is also the birthplace the famous mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras and the great ancient astronomer Aristarchus.
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_047.tif
  • Samos. Greece. Side view of red roofed tiled blue and white washed Greek Orthodox Church at the pretty Northern seaside town of Avlakia. In the background, a small boat cruises the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Samos is Greece’s eight largest island and it belongs to the North-eastern Aegean group of Greek islands. Situated only 1200 metres from the shores of Turkey and Asia minor Samos is blessed with stunning lush, green and mountainous landscapes. Samos is also historically rich and has UNESCO World Heritage listed sites and it is also the birthplace the famous mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras and the great ancient astronomer Aristarchus.
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_046.tif
  • Samos. Greece. View of the rocky coastline and turquoise and blue waters of the Aegean Sea near the pretty Northern seaside town of Avlakia. Samos is Greece’s eight largest island and it belongs to the North-eastern Aegean group of Greek islands. Situated only 1200 metres from the shores of Turkey and Asia minor Samos is blessed with stunning lush, green and mountainous landscapes. Samos is also historically rich and has UNESCO World Heritage listed sites and it is also the birthplace the famous mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras and the great ancient astronomer Aristarchus.
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_045.tif
  • Samos. Greece. View of the rocky coastline and blue waters of the Aegean Sea near the pretty Northern seaside town of Avlakia. In the far distance is the town of Vathy, the capital of island. Samos is Greece’s eight largest island and it belongs to the North-eastern Aegean group of Greek islands. Situated only 1200 metres from the shores of Turkey and Asia minor Samos is blessed with stunning lush, green and mountainous landscapes. Samos is also historically rich and has UNESCO World Heritage listed sites and it is also the birthplace the famous mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras and the great ancient astronomer Aristarchus.
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_044.tif
  • Samos. Greece. Vathy or Samos town is situated on a horseshoe shaped bay and is the capital and largest town of Samos.
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_040.tif
  • Samos. Greece. Seascape of the Aegean Sea and small pebbly beach near the town of Pythagoreio. In the distance are the mountains of western Turkey.
    Greece_Samos_Pythagorion_058.tif
  • Samos. Greece.  View of the Aegean Sea and the swimming pool area at the 5 star luxury Hotel Proteas Bay near the town of Pythagoreio on the south east side of Samos. Samos is Greece’s eight largest island and it belongs to the North-eastern Aegean group of Greek islands. Situated only 1200 metres from the shores of Turkey and Asia Minor Samos is blessed with stunning lush, green and mountainous landscapes. Samos is also historically rich and has UNESCO World Heritage listed sites and it is also the birthplace the famous mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras and the great ancient astronomer Aristarchus.
    Greece_Samos_Pythagorion_053.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Tourists and locals bathing and sunbaking in St Paul’s Bay , which is an idyllic, secluded and almost enclosed cove with inviting indigo waters and a whitewashed chapel dedicated to the Apostle St Paul.  The bay is named after Apostle Paul as he is said to have landed here in AD 43 bringing Christianity to Rhodes. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_052.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Partial view the restored section of the 3rd century BC Doric or Hellenistic Stoa (Colonnade) inside the 114 metre high Acropolis hill of Lindos. The U shaped Stoa is 87 metres long and has 42 Doric columns along its facade. The Steps behind the columns lead to the upper terrace of the Acropolis where the Temple of Athena Lindia is. The Acropolis is the natural citadel of the dazzling medieval whitewashed village of Lindos which lies on its slopes. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_046.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View on a dazzling summer’s morning of the partially restored 4th century BC Temple of Lindian Athena which crowns the ancient acropolis of Lindos. The temple was one of the most famous sites of the ancient world, visited by Alexander the Great and offers great views of the Aegean Sea and coastline. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_044.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The typically Rhodian style stone built campanile tower of Church of Panagia (The mother of God). The bell tower was built by the Grand Master d’Aubusson in around 1450 and bears his coat of arms. The Tower is in the dazzling medieval whitewashed village of Lindos which lies on the slopes of the dramatic Acropolis and Knights castle. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_032.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of an attractive arched entrance, with studded wooden doors and pot plants in Lindos town. Laying on the slopes of the dramatic Acropolis and Knights castle, the dazzling medieval whitewashed village of Lindos is a maze of narrow winding black and white tiled alleyways fronted by imposing doorways which lead to flower filled courtyards of the unique Lindian houses which were built by rich sea-captains during the 15th  and 18th century’s. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_031.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece.  Laying on the slopes of the dramatic Acropolis and Knights castle, the dazzling medieval whitewashed village of Lindos is a maze of narrow winding black and white tiled alleyways fronted by imposing doorways which lead to flower filled courtyards of the unique Lindian houses which were built by rich sea-captains during the 15th  and 18th century’s. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_030.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece.  View of one of the many whitewashed quite narrow laneways in Lindos.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_026.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece.  View of one of the many gift shops selling traditional and imported souvenirs, handicrafts and clothing in Lindos. Laying on the slopes of the dramatic Acropolis and Knights castle, the dazzling medieval whitewashed village of Lindos is a maze of narrow winding black and white tiled alleyways fronted by imposing doorways which lead to flower filled courtyards of the unique Lindian houses which were built by rich sea-captains during the 15th  and 18th century’s. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_025.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of St George Chostas which is the oldest church in Lindos and dates from the 12th century. The Church is in the dazzling medieval whitewashed village of Lindos which lies on the slopes of the dramatic Acropolis and Knights castle. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_027.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece.  View of one of the many gift shops selling traditional and imported souvenirs, handicrafts and clothing in Lindos. Laying on the slopes of the dramatic Acropolis and Knights castle, the dazzling medieval whitewashed village of Lindos is a maze of narrow winding black and white tiled alleyways fronted by imposing doorways which lead to flower filled courtyards of the unique Lindian houses which were built by rich sea-captains during the 15th  and 18th century’s. Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_023.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View west of the acropolis of Ialyssos which is dominated by a monumental 17 metre high cross. The Italian built a tree hooded avenue called "Calvary" which is lined with stone altars embedded with reliefs depicting scenes of the Passions of Jesus and leads to the cross. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_057.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the monumental 17 metre high cross on Mt Filerimos which is home of the Ancient site of Iaiyssos. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept north west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_053.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View west of the acropolis of Ialyssos of the Italian built stone altars embedded with reliefs depicting scenes of the Passions of Jesus. These are located on the tree lined avenue called "Calvary" which is flanked with the stone altars and leads to the western part of the hill, dominated by a monumental 17 metre high cross. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_052.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View west of the acropolis of Ialyssos of the Italian built stone altars embedded with reliefs depicting scenes of the Passions of Jesus. These are located on the tree lined avenue called "Calvary" which is flanked with the stone altars and leads to the western part of the hill, dominated by a monumental 17 metre high cross. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_050.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View west of the acropolis of Ialyssos of the Italian built tree lined avenue called "Calvary" which is flanked with stone altars embedded with reliefs depicting scenes of the Passions of Jesus and leads to the western part of the hill, dominated by a monumental 17 metre high cross. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_048.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of lit glowing candles inside the Church of our Lady which was built by the Knights of St John and is the most impressive building at Ialyssos. The structure includes no less than four chapels and a monastery, which were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. In front of the church is a sunken 6th century baptismal font. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_039.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Partial view a arched portico or walkway above the 14th century monastery colonnaded courtyard  which is complete with monastic cells and two storeyed abbots quarters. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John, were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_032.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. A religious icon of a Saint in front of a monastic cell at the 14th century monastery at Ialyssos. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_031.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of part of the vaulted vestibule of the 14th century Ialyssos monastery. The monastery has a tranquil cloister lined with monastic cells and two-storeyed abbots quarters. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_024.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Partial view of the 14th century monastery colonnaded courtyard complete with colourful plants and flowers, monastic cells and two storeyed abbots quarters. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John, were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_022.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of a courtyard well and the bell tower of 14th century golden walled Church of our Lady which was built by the Knights of St John and is the most impressive building at Ialyssos. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_013.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the 14th century golden walled Church of our Lady which was built by the Knights of St John and is the most impressive building at ancient Ialyssos. The structure includes chapels and a monastery, which were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. In front of the church is a sunken 6th century baptismal font. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_011.tif
  • Italy. Basilicate. Craco. The medieval hilltop ghost town of Craco which is dominated by its magnificent Norman period tower. Scenically rising above its mesmerizing landscape, the town overlooks the Cavone river valley in the region of Basilicate in southern Italy. Founded around 500 AD, the town which is in a seismic active area was completely abandoned by its population in 1991 when a succession of landslides threatened to ruin the town and its people.
    Craco_Basilicata_Italy-021.tif
  • Samos. Greece. View of the Bell and tower of typically picturesque blue and white washed Greek Orthodox Church at the pretty Northern seaside town of Avlakia. Samos is Greece’s eight largest island and it belongs to the North-eastern Aegean group of Greek islands. Situated only 1200 metres from the shores of Turkey and Asia minor Samos is blessed with stunning lush, green and mountainous landscapes. Samos is also historically rich and has UNESCO World Heritage listed sites and it is also the birthplace the famous mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras and the great ancient astronomer Aristarchus.
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_048.tif
  • Samos. Greece.  View of blue door of a stone house in the town of Pythagoreio which is the most popular and fashionable town on the island and was named after the great philosopher Pythaogaras who was born here in 580 BC.
    Greece_Samos_Pythagorion_025.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece.  View down the steep flights of steps of the Lindos Acropolis to the famous 180 BC Hellenistic relief (Exedra of Lindos) cut into the rock depicting the stern of a military vessel known as a trireme. It is the work of sculptor Pythokritos, who is also the creator of the Winged Victory (Nike) of Samothraki which is now displayed in the Louvre in Paris. . Lindos is located on the east coast of the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_036.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Stepped stone arched doorway at the 14th century monastery which was originally built by the Knights of St John, and then faithfully and beautifully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_034.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the 14th century monastery colonnaded courtyard complete with a well, monastic cells and two storeyed abbots quarters. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John, were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_017.tif
  • Frascati. Italy.  View of the Villa Aldobrandini which is the largest and most spectacular of the late Renaissance villas built in Frascati. The Villa was designed by Giacomo della Porta and built by Carlo Maderno in 1598-1603 for Cardinal Pietro Aldobrandini who was the nephew of Pope Clemente VII. The villa is still owned by the Aldobrandini family.
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  • Mystras. Peloponnese. Greece. View within the grounds of the imposing fortress castle built in the 13th century by William de Villehardouin at the deserted Byzantine city of Mystras.
    Greece_Mystras_011.tif
  • View over ruins to the Hestiatorion Propylon. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the early third century BC, the proylon was a Doric, hexastyle, prostyle edifice with walls on the east and west sides. Initially the Hestiatorion was identified as the Gymnasium; however research indicates that it was a large banqueting hall where ritual meals relating to the cult of Asklepios were consumed. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the national flag of Greece flying high and proudly on a flag pole against a blue sky backdrop. The Greek flag is made up of two very important colours to Greeks, Blue and white. These two colours embody the blue of the Hellenic Sea and the Whiteness of its restless waves. According to myth and legend, the Goddess of Beauty and Love, Aphrodite emerged from these waves. In addition, the flag also reflects the blue of the Greek Sky and the White of the clouds. The established religion of the country Greek Orthodoxy is represented by the white cross in the upper hoist-side corner.
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  • The south east corner of the Temple of Hephaistos, the Temple dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ancient Agora, Athens. Greece. Hephaestus and Athena are divinities of metalworkers and artisans. The Temple which crowns the Agoraios Kolonos hill overlooking the Agora was built between 450-415 BC; the build time was protracted as it was competing for workers due to the great period of rebuilding after the Persians wars. The temple, which is the best preserved of antiquity, has a marble Doric peristyle of 36 columns (6 by 13 columns) and is smaller than the majestic Parthenon although it shares the masterful optical refinements of the famous landmark.
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  • Ancient Agora. Athens. Greece. View of the 2nd century AD headless statue of Roman Emperor Hadrian in the Agora. Hadrian was the Emperor of Rome from AD 117-38 and Athens was under his authority. The Agora from 600 BC onwards was the commercial and social centre of Ancient Athens. It was here that laws were written and displayed, commercial goods bought and sold, intellectual discussions were had, and the democratic spirited was born and nurtured.
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  • Syntagma square. Athens. Greece. Night view of the lit up neoclassical façade of the Greek Parliament building opposite Syntagma Square in Athens. The building also known as Vouli was erected in 1836-42 and was originally the Royal Palace. Below the building is the monument to the Unknown Soldier, erected in 1929-1932, it depicts a relief of a dying Greek solider modelled on a figure from the pediment of the Temple of Aphaia at Aegina.  The monument is guarded around the clock by two elite members of the Presidential ceremonial guard unit known as Evzones.
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  • Original 4th century marble bull of the tomb of Dionysios of Kollystos in the Kerameikos museum atrium. Athens. Greece. The impressive marble bull was removed and replaced with a copy from its location on the street of the tombs for preservation. Serving as a burial ground as long ago as the 12th century BC, Kerameikos located in the ancient neighbourhood of potters contains part of the ancient city walls and the Dipylon, the main gate of Ancient Athens at a junction of the Sacred Way and Panathenaic Way. It served as a burial ground for the richest and most distinguished citizens of the city.
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  • Large grave relief of a Hydriaphoros from 350 BC. Kerameikos Museum. Athens. Greece. Hydriaphoroi (women carrying hydriae) took part in religious processions. It was built into the enclosure wall of the Hekateion of Roman times.
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  • Grave statue of a young horseman. 520 BC. Kerameikos Museum. Athens. Greece. The horseman held a spear and wears a cloak originally adorned with painted decoration. Found in the Themistoclean wall.
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  • Sacred Way marble stele of Hermon, son of Athenokles (350 BC). Kerameikos. Athens. Greece.
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  • Street of the tombs 4th century BC grave plot of brothers Agathon and Sosikrates of Herakleia. Kerameikos. Athens. Greece. The burial mouments are of the brothers Agathon and Sosikrates of Herakleia. To the left is the Aedicula stele of Korallion, wife of Agathon, centre is the tall stele of Agathon and Sosikrates. Serving as a burial ground as long ago as the 12th century BC, Kerameikos located in the ancient neighbourhood of potters contains part of the ancient city walls and the Dipylon, the main gate of Ancient Athens at a junction of the Sacred Way and Panathenaic Way. It served as a burial ground for the richest and most distinguished citizens of the city.
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  • Roman statue base erected in front of a Hellenistic period outer gateway. Kerameikos. Athens. Greece.
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  • Athens. Greece. View of unfluted Corinthian columns on the northern half of the west façade beside the Propylon of Roman Emperor Hadrian’s lavish Library built in 131 AD in Athens. The library complex consisted of a vast library, a large courtyard with a garden and central pool, mosaics floors, numerous rooms and a facade adorned with Corinthian columns.
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the winners podium on the running tracking of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Pnyx Hill. Athens. Greece. View on Pnyx Hill of the bema, the stepped platform carved from the bedrock from which speakers including great statesmen’s addressed the citizens Assembly during the 5th and 4th centuries BC.  The Assembly met on the terrace in front of the bema 40 times a year to discuss and vote on proposed legislation and at least 5000 citizens were required to attend each gathering.
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  • Pnyx Hill. Athens. Greece. View on Pnyx Hill of the bema, the stepped platform carved from the bedrock from which speakers including great statesmen’s addressed the citizens Assembly during the 5th and 4th centuries BC.  The Assembly met on the terrace in front of the bema 40 times a year to discuss and vote on proposed legislation and at least 5000 citizens were required to attend each gathering.
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  • Samos. Greece. Colourful flowers in a purple pot plant sitting within an arch window in the seaside town of Pythagorio. The town is a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site and is named after the great philosopher Pythaogaras who was born here in 580 BC.
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  • Rhodes. Greece. View of Monolithos, a ruined medieval crusader castle perched atop the enormous crag called Monopetra on the west coast of Rhodes Island. Built by the Knights of St John in 1476, the once impregnable fortress is home to a 15th century whitewashed church of Agios Panteleimon and ruined basilica. Great views of the wild island landscape and wild coastline are on offer and the castle is easily reached by tourists. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
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  • Rhodes. Greece. The arched entrance to the gothic Knights hospital upper floor infirmary hall in Rhodes Old Town. Completed in 1484, the hospital was used in times of war to nurse the sick and injured from all over Christian Europe.
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  • Rhodes. Greece. Ornate gothic arches line the stunning internal courtyard of the gothic Knights hospital in the Old Town. The hospital is now is the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. Completed in 1484, the hospital was used in times of war to nurse the sick and injured from all over Christian Europe. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
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  • Rhodes. Greece. Marine Gate with its twin towers which form part of the old walled medieval town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings.
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  • Rhodes. Greece. Medieval knights armour inside the old walled town of Rhodes.  Rhodes old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
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  • Rhodes. Greece. View inside the small 14th century Church of our Lady which was originally built by the Knights of St John and is part of the monastery structure at Filerimos. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
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  • This image was captured at the fortress of Kos Town, the capital of the Greek island of Kos. The castle stands at the entrance to the harbor of Kos Town and was built by the Knights of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, who captured the island in 1314 and held it until 1522 when it fell to the Turks. The castle occupied a strategic position in that, together with the castle of Halikarnassos on the coast of Asia Minor opposite, it gave them control of the sea lanes.
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  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Fountain on the first level terace retaining wall. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite. Please contact Steven Sklifas for more information.
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  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View along a pathway lined with colourful plants of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built around the mid-6th century BC as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
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  • Sorrento. Italy. Panoramic view of the picturesque Sorrento peninsula which includes the seaside resort town of Sorrento. Believed to be of ancient Greek origin and much loved by the Romans as a summer retreat Sorrento is perched on a tufa rock rising 50 meters above the sea and the bay of Naples.
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  • Conca dei Marini . Italy. Boats anchored in a cove by the Capo di Conca which is located near the town of Conca dei Marini. Capo di Conca is rocky promontory is home to the Saracen Tower or White Tower which a 16th century defensive watch tower.  The other attraction of the cove is the Grotta dello Smeraldo or Emerald Grotto.
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  • Sermoneta Italy. Monument dedicated to Antonio Rosa at the medieval hilltop town of Sermoneta in the commune of Latina within the region of Lazio, central Italy.
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  • Sermoneta Italy. Stone stepped pathway bordered with pink bougainvillea at the medieval hilltop town of Sermoneta in the commune of Latina within the region of Lazio, central Italy.
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  • Frascati. Italy. View of the large Baroque Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter Apostle built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Designed by Girolamo Fontana, the church located at the Piazza San Pietro in the hill town of Frascati which is 21 kilometres from Rome.
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  • Villa Aldobrandini. Frascati. Italy. View of elaborate fountain know as the Teatro delle Acque (Water Theatre) from the courtyard at the rear of the Villa Aldobrandini. The semicircular amphitheatre is decorated with five niches with statue figures from mythology. Its centrepiece is the figure of Atlas supporting the globe, below him is the head of Tantalus, condemned to die from thirst for revealing secrets of the gods. In the side niches are sculptures of Polyphemus playing the pipes and the Centaur playing his once held horn. The Villa Aldobrandini is the largest and most spectacular of the late Renaissance villas built in Frascati. It was designed by Giacomo della Porta and built by Carlo Maderno in 1598-1603 for Cardinal Pietro Aldobrandini who was the nephew of Pope Clemente VII. The villa is still owned by the Aldobrandini family.
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  • Mystras. Peloponnese. Greece. Panoramic view of some of the buildings of the deserted Byzantine city of Mystras. In the foreground is the 14th century Church of Pantanassa, now a convent and high above crowning the city is the imposing fortress castle built in the 13th century by William de Villehardouin.
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  • Mystras. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the attractive 14th century Monastery of the Perivleptos on the lower town of the deserted Byzantine city of Mystras. Only two buildings remain of the original monastery, which is built under a rock face.
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  • Ruins of the monumental main propylaia of the Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Built in 300 BC, the structure originally had two facades, facing north and south, each with 6 Ionic columns. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Foundation ruins of a sacred building. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece.
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  • East wing Ionic columns of the Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Athens. Greece. View on the Dionysiou Areopagitou pedestrian walkway in Athens of a grinning man, seated on the steps of a building playing the Bouzouki, a musical instrument universally associated with Zorba and Greek music.
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  • Lykavittos. Athens. Greece. Panoramic view of the landmark Lykavittos Hill which rises 277 metres above the city of Athens and is its highest hill.  The summit of the hill is either reached via foot or via a funicular. Offering Superb views of the city of Athens and the Saronic gulf, the hill is crowned by the little whitewashed church of Agios Georgios. The hill has restaurants, cafes, a theatre which is used during the summer festival.
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  • Lykavittos. Athens. Greece. Panoramic view of the landmark Lykavittos Hill which rises 277 metres above the city of Athens and is its highest hill.  The summit of the hill is either reached via foot or via a funicular. Offering Superb views of the city of Athens and the Saronic gulf, the hill is crowned by the little whitewashed church of Agios Georgios. The hill has restaurants, cafes, a theatre which is used during the summer festival.
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