Monuments and statues in Santorini

Archaeological site

Ancient Thera (sometimes spelled Thira) is one of the most important archaeological sites on Santorini. On an area of about 400 x 100 meters, the very well-preserved foundations of the ancient city still lie, which is worth a visit just for the beautiful views of the surrounding area. Ancient Thera is situated in a formerly strategic and inaccessible location 360 metres above sea level on the Mesa Vouno hill between the resorts of Perissa and…

Church

Panagia Episkopi is the oldest surviving church on the island of Santorini. It was built during the 11th to 12th centuries as a Byzantine cathedral and was dedicated to Panagia, the Greek Orthodox name for the Virgin Mary. [btn "Find accommodation in traditional houses" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/santorini.html?label=p-santorini-episkopi] Architecture The church has the typical appearance of Byzantine ecclesiastical buildings. It is…

Lookout, Fortification

Skaros is one of the most famous symbols of the island and a popular viewpoint for watching sunsets. Just below the village of Imerovigli, 250 metres above sea level, a high, steep cliff rises, on top of which you can see the ruins of a former Venetian fortress from the 13th century. The most beautiful views are to be had immediately after descending the steps from Imerovigli with the small chapel in the foreground. [btn "Find accommodation in…

Tourist town, Lookout, Church

The town of Oia, located on the northwestern tip of Santorini, is one of the most beautiful places in Greece, but also in Europe. After all, Oia is known all over the world for its beautiful sunsets over the typical Greek churches with their white facades and blue roofs, standing on a steep hillside above the sea. [btn "Buy tickets to Santorini" /go-skyscanner] Oia battles it out with neighbouring Fira for the title of 'most beautiful village…

Tourist town, Church, Lookout, Cable car, Staircase

Fira is the largest city of Santorini and together with the village of Oia, it is one of the most photogenic and beautiful places not only in Greece, but without exaggeration in the whole world. Fira (sometimes also spelled Thira or Thera) impresses visitors with its typical blue and white houses built on a 260 meter high cliff above the sea. [btn "Buy tickets to Santorini" /go-skyscanner] The town is also the natural centre of all the action…

Archaeological site

Akrotiri is a village in the southern part of Santorini, famous for its huge archaeological site located about 700 meters south of the village center. The archaeological excavations of Akrotiri are among the largest and most important in the Greek islands and carry the message of one of the most important prehistoric settlements in the Aegean. [btn "Find accommodation in traditional houses" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/santorini.html?label…