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Tag: history

  • 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
  • The largest fortress of the Aegean Sea.

    The largest fortress of the Aegean Sea.

    When you reach the island of Lemnos by boat, you’re welcomed by an imposing Castle. Built on a rocky and craggy peninsula at the tip of the island, the castle of Myrina is the largest fortress in the Aegean Sea. Over the past 1000 years it endured many battles. History The construction of the largest…

    Anna

    25 June 2022
    archeology, architecture, history
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