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Category: architecture

  • Travel through history at Philippi

    Travel through history at Philippi

    A visit to the ancient site of Philippi has been on my bucket list for years. Why? Well, it is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Greece. But what has truly drawn me to visit this site, is that it tells a story of multiple eras. From the ancient Greeks, to the Romans,…

    Anna

    26 April 2023
    ancient Greece, Basilica, history, theatre
  • The myth of traditional Greek blue and white buildings, revealed

    The myth of traditional Greek blue and white buildings, revealed

    There is no Greek-er picture than one with white-washed houses, preferably with a blue roof. The traditional Greek island architecture is what makes Greece famous, but how orthodox is this building style for Greece? Here is the myth of traditional Greek blue and white buildings, revealed. The story we want to believe There is a…

    Anna

    9 February 2023
    architecture, cholera, dictatorship, myths
  • Impressively deep and incredibly blue. The Corinth canal

    Impressively deep and incredibly blue. The Corinth canal

    The most popular holiday destination on the Greek mainland, Peloponnese, is known as a large peninsula in the South. However, technically, Peloponnese has been an island for almost 150 years. The Corinth canal separates this famous peninsula from the mainland of Greece as a narrow straight line of clear blue water. Location The Corinth canal…

    Anna

    11 October 2022
    bridge, canal, Greece, history, ship, sightseeing, travel
  • Nature, religion, and a box of bones. The monastery of Timios Prodromes

    Nature, religion, and a box of bones. The monastery of Timios Prodromes

    The holy monastery of Timios Prodromes offers everything a culture-loving tourist in Greece desires. From the mountainous landscape to incredible architecture, fascinating stories, religion, and exclusivity. With just 50 reviews on Google, this monastery might be the hidden gem of Greece. Location The holy monastery of Timios Prodromes lies just west of Argos, in the…

    Anna

    4 October 2022
    arcitecture, culture, monastery, nature, religion
  • Experience the ancient theatre of Epidaurus

    Experience the ancient theatre of Epidaurus

    In the north of Peloponnese, close to Nafplion and just 2 hours away from Athens, lies the ancient city of Epidaurus. Epidaurus was a small city established in the sixth century B.C. Today, it is a big tourist attraction due to the most well-preserved ancient theatre. The site is on the list of UNESCO world…

    Anna

    11 September 2022
    archeology, architecture, Greece, history, theatre, UNESCO world heritage
  • The many abandoned and unfinished buildings in Greece

    The many abandoned and unfinished buildings in Greece

    During your stay in Greece, you might be surprised by the many empty or half-finished buildings you come across. You find them in cities, towns, villages, and even remote areas. They are everywhere, and as an architect, I wanted to understand the reason behind them. After talking with many Greek citizens and homeowners I created…

    Anna

    11 July 2022
    building, economy, urban
  • Building amongst archeological sites

    Building amongst archeological sites

    Around 50 years ago, Thessaloniki decided to do something about the endless traffic jams in the city. The idea was a metro, connecting the rectangular-shaped city center underground. Today, however, not one station opened. Why? Because building amongst archeological sites is nearly impossible. The tunnel for Thessaloniki’s metro resulted in the largest archeological dig in…

    Anna

    6 July 2022
    ancient Greece, building, metro
  • The old, the empty, and the ugly. The story behind architecture in modern Greek cities.

    The old, the empty, and the ugly. The story behind architecture in modern Greek cities.

    The Greeks are famous for their architecture and even invented this type of art. Look at the Parthenon, the Temple of Apollo, or the ancient theatre of Epidaurus. All great examples of architecture and now on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Also, on the Greek islands, architecture resembles art. The idyllic villages with…

    Anna

    2 July 2022
    economy, housing, urban
  • When a monk makes camp. Panagia Kakaniotissa

    When a monk makes camp. Panagia Kakaniotissa

    Just a few kilometers West of Myrina, on the island of Lemnos, is a church that is unlike any other. Panagia Kakaniotissa. A small church without a roof but covered by the tip of the mountain it was built in. This small church is one of the most unique churches in the world. History The…

    Anna

    1 July 2022
    church, Greece, hiking, history, island, Lemnos
  • Much more than a beach. Paralia Mikro Fanaraki

    Much more than a beach. Paralia Mikro Fanaraki

    In the East of the island of Lemnos, there is a small beach called Mikro Fanaraki. A small lantern. The beach is probably named after the little lighthouse on the rocks closeby. Although Mikro Fanaraki itself is small as well, there is so much to see and do around that it deserves a visit during…

    Anna

    27 June 2022
    beach, cave, nature, travel
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