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  • Naxos. Cyclades. Greece. View of the partially restored 6th century BC Temple of Demeter which situated on a low hill of a fertile valley near the town of Ano Sangri on Naxos Island. The Temple is believed to be devoted to the mysteries and protector-goddess of the island and was unusual in having a square floor plan, whereas most Greek temples are rectangular.
    Greece_Naxos_Island_024.tif
  • Naxos. Cyclades. Greece. View of the partially restored 6th century BC Temple of Demeter which situated on a low hill of a fertile valley near the town of Ano Sangri on Naxos Island. The Temple is believed to be devoted to the mysteries and protector-goddess of the island and was unusual in having a square floor plan, whereas most Greek temples are rectangular.
    Greece_Naxos_Island_032.tif
  • Naxos. Cyclades. Greece. View of the partially restored 6th century BC Temple of Demeter which situated on a low hill of a fertile valley near the town of Ano Sangri on Naxos Island. The Temple is believed to be devoted to the mysteries and protector-goddess of the island and was unusual in having a square floor plan, whereas most Greek temples are rectangular.
    Greece_Naxos_Island_023.tif
  • Naxos. Cyclades. Greece. View of the partially restored 6th century BC Temple of Demeter which situated on a low hill of a fertile valley near the town of Ano Sangri on Naxos Island. The Temple is believed to be devoted to the mysteries and protector-goddess of the island and was unusual in having a square floor plan, whereas most Greek temples are rectangular.
    Greece_Naxos_Island_022.tif
  • Naxos. Cyclades. Greece. View of the partially restored 6th century BC Temple of Demeter which situated on a low hill of a fertile valley near the town of Ano Sangri on Naxos Island. The Temple is believed to be devoted to the mysteries and protector-goddess of the island and was unusual in having a square floor plan, whereas most Greek temples are rectangular.
    Greece_Naxos_Island_004.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.
    Greece_Rhodes_Lindos_042.tif
  • Hydra. Greece. Partial view of the bustling harbour and waterfront of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Hydra_003.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_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. 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 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
  • Hydra. Greece. View of the arched vestibule that provides access to the courtyard of the Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin in Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Originally built in 1643, the building was completely restored in 1776 due to earthquake damage. Interestingly fact is, marble building blocks were scavenged from the ruins of the 6th century BC Temple of Poseidon on the nearby Greek island of Poros and used on the Monastery. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Hydra_031.tif
  • Hydra. Greece. View of a black and white cat sleeping in front of a stately wooden door in the quiet back alleys of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Located ninety minutes from Piraeus, the sophisticated and unique island of Hydra sparkles brightly in the warm blue waters as the undisputed jewel of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Hydra_008.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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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 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 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_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
  • Poros. Greece. View from Poros across the bay to the village of Galatas, which is on mainland Greece in the Peloponnese.  Due to its proximity to Poros, Galatas is considered a suburb of Poros town and small taxi boats operate day and night and they take 5 minutes to cross the strait. Poros Town is the capital of the Poros, which consists of two tiny volcanic islands (Sferia and Kalavria) connected by a bridge. Poros is part of the popular archipelago known as the Saronic Gulf Islands.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Poros_010.tif
  • Poros. Greece. View from Poros across the bay to the village of Galatas, which is on mainland Greece in the Peloponnese.  Due to its proximity to Poros, Galatas is considered a suburb of Poros town and small taxi boats operate day and night and they take 5 minutes to cross the strait. Poros Town is the capital of the Poros, which consists of two tiny volcanic islands (Sferia and Kalavria) connected by a bridge. Poros is part of the popular archipelago known as the Saronic Gulf Islands.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Poros_008.tif
  • Poros. Greece. View from Poros across the bay to the village of Galatas, which is on mainland Greece in the Peloponnese.  Due to its proximity to Poros, Galatas is considered a suburb of Poros town and small taxi boats operate day and night and they take 5 minutes to cross the strait. Poros Town is the capital of the Poros, which consists of two tiny volcanic islands (Sferia and Kalavria) connected by a bridge. Poros is part of the popular archipelago known as the Saronic Gulf Islands.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Poros_009.tif
  • Poros. Greece. View of small boats moored along the waterfront of Poros town, which has an attractive mix of elegant white and pastel coloured houses on the hill above the waterfront. Poros Town is the capital of the Poros, which consists of two tiny volcanic islands (Sferia and Kalavria) connected by a bridge. Poros is part of the popular archipelago known as the Saronic Gulf Islands.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Poros_006.tif
  • Poros. Greece. View of boats moored in the still waters of Poros Town harbour. Poros Town is the capital of the Poros, which consists of two tiny volcanic islands (Sferia and Kalavria) connected by a bridge. Poros is part of the popular archipelago known as the Saronic Gulf Islands.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Poros_004.tif
  • Poros. Greece. View of the large communal water fountain and cistern which dates from 1880 and which is located near the waterfront in Poros town. Poros Town is the capital of the Poros, which consists of two tiny volcanic islands (Sferia and Kalavria) connected by a bridge. Poros is part of the popular archipelago known as the Saronic Gulf Islands.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Poros_003.tif
  • Poros. Greece. View of a monument on the waterfront promenade of Poros town. In the far top left is the  Clock-tower of 1927. Poros Town is the capital of the Poros, which consists of two tiny volcanic islands (Sferia and Kalavria) connected by a bridge. Poros is part of the popular archipelago known as the Saronic Gulf Islands.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Poros_002.tif
  • Hydra. Greece. View of a religious mosaic of the Virgin Mary at the Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin in Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Originally built in 1643, the building was completely restored in 1776 due to earthquake damage. Interestingly fact is, marble building blocks were scavenged from the ruins of the 6th century BC Temple of Poseidon on the nearby Greek island of Poros and used on the Monastery. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Hydra_034.tif
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of pillared marble courtyard of the Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin in Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Originally built in 1643, the building was completely restored in 1776 due to earthquake damage. Interestingly fact is, marble building blocks were scavenged from the ruins of the 6th century BC Temple of Poseidon on the nearby Greek island of Poros and used on the Monastery. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Hydra_030.tif
  • Hydra. Greece. View of a moored fishing boat moored in the bustling harbour of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Hydra_026.tif
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of the beautiful harbour of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the bustling harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Hydra_023.tif
  • Hydra. Greece. View of the beautiful harbour of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the bustling harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Hydra_022.tif
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  • Hydra Greece.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Hydra_018.tif
  • Hydra. Greece. View of a blue door partially covered by a leafy green shrub house in the quiet back alleys of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Located ninety minutes from Piraeus, the sophisticated and unique island of Hydra sparkles brightly in the warm blue waters as the undisputed jewel of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
    Greece_Saronic_Gulf_Hydra_011.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
  • 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. 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. 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.  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 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 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_052.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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Poros. Greece. View from Poros across the bay to the village of Galatas, which is on mainland Greece in the Peloponnese.  Due to its proximity to Poros, Galatas is considered a suburb of Poros town and small taxi boats operate day and night and they take 5 minutes to cross the strait. Poros Town is the capital of the Poros, which consists of two tiny volcanic islands (Sferia and Kalavria) connected by a bridge. Poros is part of the popular archipelago known as the Saronic Gulf Islands.
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  • Poros. Greece. View of boats moored in the still waters of Poros Town harbour. Poros Town is the capital of the Poros, which consists of two tiny volcanic islands (Sferia and Kalavria) connected by a bridge. Poros is part of the popular archipelago known as the Saronic Gulf Islands.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of a blue and white ferry or passenger boat sailing through the deep blue waters of the Saronic Gulf beside the Greek island of Hydra. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of the beautiful harbour of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the bustling harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra Greece.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of the beautiful harbour of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the bustling harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of the beautiful harbour of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the bustling harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of the beautiful harbour of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the bustling harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. Partial view of the bustling harbour and waterfront of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of expensive yachts moored in the bustling harbour of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra Greece.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of a blue and white door of a house in the quiet back alleys of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Located ninety minutes from Piraeus, the sophisticated and unique island of Hydra sparkles brightly in the warm blue waters as the undisputed jewel of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of a black and white wooden door in the quiet back alleys of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Located ninety minutes from Piraeus, the sophisticated and unique island of Hydra sparkles brightly in the warm blue waters as the undisputed jewel of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of a weather beaten brownish red wooden door in the quiet back alleys of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Located ninety minutes from Piraeus, the sophisticated and unique island of Hydra sparkles brightly in the warm blue waters as the undisputed jewel of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of a quiet courtyard with a blue door, yellow wall and scrambling green plant in a back street of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Located ninety minutes from Piraeus, the sophisticated and unique island of Hydra sparkles brightly in the warm blue waters as the undisputed jewel of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • View of the blue door entrance to the whitewashed Caprice Restaurant and Bar. Hydra. Greece. Located ninety minutes from Piraeus, the island of Hydra sparkles brightly in the warm blue waters as the jewel of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of a fruit and vegetable vendor in the beautiful harbour of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the bustling harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of the fortified batteries of 1821 on the northeast corner of the bustling harbour of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of a blooming pink and white Bougainvillea in a quiet whitewashed back street of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Located ninety minutes from Piraeus, the sophisticated and unique island of Hydra sparkles brightly in the warm blue waters as the undisputed jewel of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. View of the beautiful harbour of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the bustling harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. Partial view of the bustling harbour and waterfront of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • Hydra. Greece. Partial view of the bustling harbour and waterfront of Hydra town on the Greek island of Hydra. Shaped like a perfect horseshoe, the harbour is filled with colourful bobbing fishing boats and enclosed by distinctive 17th and 18th century Venetian built stone mansions that ascend amphitheatrically from the steep slopes to the turquoise seas of the port. Hydra is ninety minutes from Piraeus and is part of the Saronic Gulf archipelago.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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