The Ancient City of Thira
One of the best places to visit in Santorini is the ruins at Ancient Thira. It is an ancient archaeological site in Mesa Vouno, the neighbouring village of Kamari. Before, the strategic placing of the village only attracted the Spartans to build their own colony. But now, it is a place every Greek value not only for its enduring history but also for the huge role it plays in improving their tourism.
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| The Ancient Thira: St. Stephen Church |
Santorini is a collection of Venitian castles, traditional villages, and admirable churches. But traveling to the Ancient Thira offers every tourist the gift of time traveling. At the site, you'll be glad to be welcomed by the portico, old houses, and collonades in town. Most of the excavations and construction complex found in the site is aged since the Hellenistic and Roman period. Excavations in Ancient Thira revealed relief sculptures from Temenos of Artemidos.
The Arts
Since the Geometric period, the earliest record of arts in Santorini is pottery. This came from the excavated pots in Ancient Thira. The major influencers of the island when it comes to arts is their neighboring island, Naxos. Most of the designs are oriental in origin. Until today, the pots and jars found in the Old Thira are still in good condition, thanks to the traditional preservation or burial of early locals in Thira, we can always look back thru their past by admiring their work of art. There has been a time in the Ancient Thira where the sculpture is famed for after pottery.
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| The excavation at the Ancient Thira. |
The archaeological site of Ancient Thira is open for public viewing everyday except Mondays. The entrance fee is around $5, yes, for that low price you can already look back in one of the most important places in Santorini and in Greece. Ancient Thira is accessible from Chora, from Kamari, or anywhere in the island, really. All you have to do is hop on a bus or a taxi ride will do, ask the driver to drop you off at Mesa Vouno, from there, you can start walking to the classical site of Thira. If you're a bit wary about going alone, you may join group tours or arrange one with other tourists! A tour with a local guide is also available if you want someone narrating the history of the Ancient Thira to you and your friends. But for real, there's no need for you to be afraid in traveling alone Santorini. It's a safe haven where you can enjoy a crime-free environment!
A Safe Haven: The Golden Sunset Villas in Santorini
The
Golden Sunset Villas Hotel in Santorini features a unique way to enjoy a relaxing stay in Santorini. For this
Santorini accommodation offers you the once in a lifetime chance to live inside a 200-year old, still functioning windmill villas even for a couple of days. Staying at the ancient yet cozy villa would grant your wish to see a broad view of the Caldera as well as the sunset. This windmill home at the Golden Sunset Villas is like no other! Indeed, with a traditional design of Cycladic architecture plus the complete set of facilities and equipment at the hotel makes the Golden Sunset Villas one of the best
Santorini apartments in town!
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| The Windmill Villa at the Golden Sunset Villas Hotel in Santorini. |
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