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Old Sketes in Meteora Holes

Old sketes on a Meteora rock, with ladders that the monks have constructed with wood to create a communication grid.

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Monastery Agias Varvaras Rousanou | Meteora

The Monastery Agias Varvaras Roussanou was founded in the middle of the 16th century.

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Byzantine Church "Christos Elkomenos" | Monemvasia

This small church, dedicated to Jesus Christ who was led to his torture, is located in Kato Poli of the old town of Monemvasia.

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Panagia Paraportiani Church | Mykonos

Panagia Paraportiani is a small picturesque church situated in Chora, the capital of Mykonos, in Kastro neighborhood.

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Monastery of St. Nikolas | Meteora

The Monastery of St. Nicholas was built in the 16th century.

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Church of Agia Sofia | Monemvasia

The Church of Agia Sofia lies on the upper city, at the edge of a steep cliff, with a breathtaking view over "The Rock" to Peloponnese.

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Pontikonisi Islet | Corfu

Pontikonisi is a small islet near the island of Corfu, hosting the 11th-12th century Byzantine chapel of Pantokrator.

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Monastery of St. Stephen | Meteora

The Monastery of St. Stephen was built and decorated in the 16th century, and it was shelled by the Nazis during World War II.