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    Category: architecture

    • 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
      architecture, destinations, nature, Peloponnese, rivers
      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
      architecture, destinations, monasteries, mountains, nature, Peloponnese
      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, destinations, Peloponnese, UNESCO world heritage
      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
      architecture, culture, tradition
      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
      archeology, architecture, culture
      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
      architecture, cities, culture
      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
      architecture, destinations, islands, religion
      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
      architecture, destinations, islands, Lemnos, sea
      beach, cave, nature, travel
    • Meteora

      Meteora

      Breathtaking and magical. Six monasteries on top of huge rock pillars that seem surreal. No words nor pictures can capture the beauty and impressiveness of this Greek landmark, where history, spirituality, nature and architecture truly come together. No wonder Meteora is on the UNESCO world heritage as well as the Natura 2000 list. Definitely visit […]

      Anna

      10 June 2022
      architecture, destinations, monasteries, nature, UNESCO world heritage
      Greece, nature, travel, UNESCO world heritage

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